Tree of Life : Contemporary interpretation of Gond Tribal art

Inspired by a visit to the Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India - this “Tree of life” is a depiction of a forest scene characteristic of the central Indian highlands. The choice of Gond art to bring this scene to life was only natural, as the art form is endemic to the same region. The tigress, the presiding queen of the jungle, occupies the central focus with her ever observant and keen eyes surveying the scene at all times. Other fauna such as the swamp deer (barasingha), sambar, gaur(bison) and elephants go about their business in the background. Peacocks and other birds like ...