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Artist: Kamlesh Parmar His story: I am a Bhil artist from Jhabua, now based in Bhopal, with over six years of experience. My work explores stories of the sea and the forest through traditional Bhil dot patterns The story of the motif: नज़रों का जादू, दीवार की खामोशी में। दो छिपकलियाँ जैसे एक-दूसरे को मौन में आकर्षित कर रही हों। The magic of glances, hidden in the silence of a wall. |
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Artisan: Subhash Katara His story: Hi, I am Bhil artist from Bhopal. For the past 10 years, painting has been my way of staying connected to my roots, Inspired by nature and the stories of my community. I learned this art from my father, Ramesh Katara The story of the motif: भील कला में समुद्र का शांत यात्री The crab is the sea’s calm voyager, |
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Artisan: Kamta Tahed His story: Originally from Jhabua and now based in Bhopal, I’ve been practicing Bhil painting for 15 years, learning from my mother in law Laddu Bai The story of the motif: The story of the motif: दीवाली के दिन हम गोबर से लक्ष्मी माता और शेर बनाते हैं और उनकी पूजा करते हैं, ताकि जब भी कभी हम जंगल जाएँ और शेर दिखे, तो वह हम पर हमला न करे, बल्कि हमें नमस्ते करे और हमें डर भी न लगे। On Diwali, we shape Goddess Lakshmi and the lion from sacred cow dung and clay to offer our prayers. We believe that when we walk through the forest and encounter a lion, it will not attack us. Instead, it will greet us with respect — and our hearts too will remain fearless. |
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Artisan: Hemraj Babhor His story: I am a Bhil artist from Jhabua, now living in Bhopal. I’ve been painting for 6 years, learning from Bhil artist Ramesh Katara, and I love depicting nature, traditions, and stories The story of the motif: ये कहानी एक मगरमच्छ माँ की है, जो नदी में अपने नन्हे बच्चे के साथ रहती थी। This is the tale of a crocodile mother who dwelt in the quiet embrace of a river with her tiny child. In the shimmering currents, she taught the little one life’s gentle secrets — how to glide through water, how to vanish into its shadows, and how to rest in stillness. Just as every mother passes on the art of living, she too whispered wisdom with every ripple and every heartbeat of the river. |
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Artisan: Hemraj Bhabor The story of the motif: यह पेंटिंग एक कल्पनात्मक ड्रैगन की है, जो आकाश में अपनी पूरी शक्ति और स्वतंत्रता के साथ उड़ान भर रहा है। इसके पंखों में रंगों की लहर है और शरीर पर बनी बिंदियाँ उसकी ऊर्जा और गति को दर्शाती हैं। यह ड्रैगन सिर्फ एक जीव नहीं, बल्कि आत्मविश्वास, सपनों और उन्मुक्त उड़ान का प्रतीक है This painting brings to life an imagined dragon, soaring across the sky with all its power and unbound freedom. Waves of color ripple through its wings, while the dots along its body shimmer with energy and motion. More than a creature of fantasy, this dragon becomes a symbol — of confidence, of dreams taking flight, and of the fearless joy of rising beyond every limit. |
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