Deliverables:
- Lifetime access to recordings of 10 hours of LIVE workshop as a GDrive link.
- Pdfs and references as shared during sessions
- Collection of process pictures/ step by step drawing
- Inclusion to 'Folks of Folk' community for exclusive offers and creative peers bonding
- Online support for queries, reviews, feedback and guidance for and beyond the workshop
ABOUT THE ARTFORM
GOND paintings are a form of painting from folk and tribal art that is practiced by one of the largest tribes in India. Out of Ginds, the Pradhan Gonds are considered as the most creative, proficient both with music and paintings. Gond comes from the Dravidian expression, Kond which means ‘the green mountain’. While Gond paintings are considered to be from predominantly from Madhya Pradesh.
According to the Gond belief system, each and everything whether it is a hill, river, rock or a tree is inhabited by a spirit and, consequently, is sacred. So the Gond people paint them as a form of respect and reverence. Gond paintings are a reflection of man’s close connection with his natural surroundings. They can also be insired from myths and legends or showcase abstract concepts like emotions, dreams and imagination.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
MS. Japani Shyam is one of the accomplished artist of Gond art. She is the daughter of legendary Jangarh Singh Shyam, who pioneered the current form of Gond art, on whose name it is also known as Jangarh kalam.
WHAT WE LEARN
This 10 days workshop makes an effort to understand the culture and spirit of Gond, how the artist translates his thoughts on paper, and the storytelling. We will create multiple artworks based on a Gond folktale. On the journey, you will learn different elements, textures, and techniques of composition.
SIZE OF THE ARTWORK
You may choose a size you are comfortable with. You will have the option to create multiple artworks during the workshop.