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Tree of Life

Rs. 255,000
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Artform

Traditional Kalamkari Art

Artist

Sudheer

Dimensions

4 x 5 Ft.

Medium

Natural Colors on Canvas

Framing

Unframed

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The Painting

Hand-painted by master artist Sudheer in traditional Kalamkari style, this magnificent artwork depicts the ‘Tree of Life’, which has been a prominent visual motif in various religions across South Asia. In India, the ‘Tree of Life’ comes from several sources such as the Bodhi tree under which Buddha received enlightenment, the Peepal and Banyan trees associated with Hindu mythology, and as the tree of immortality alluded to in Islam. The motif itself represents the source of life, or the cycle of life and death as well as the force that connects all lives. Here the artist has painted the tree with emanating branches against a deep red background with fine details of flowers, and birds painted with minute brush strokes. The style becomes a fusion of older block print techniques along with Deccan and Persian miniature traditions through its intricate design and use of opaque red in contrast to the intricate, vibrant tone of the tree. He has used natural pigments on canvas to portray a traditional Kalamkari painting.

The Artform

Kalamkari is a traditional Indian art form that is believed to have originated in the temples of Andhra Pradesh in India and has been practiced for over 3,000 years. The name "Kalamkari" is derived from two Persian words, kalam which means ‘pen’ and kari which means ‘craftsmanship’. It involves hand-painting or block-printing intricate designs on cotton or silk fabrics using a pen made from bamboo and cotton, and natural dyes made from plant extracts. There are two types of Kalamkari art: Srikalahasti style and Machilipatnam style. Srikalahasti style involves hand-painting using natural dyes, while the Machilipatnam style involves block printing. The art was used to create unique religious identities for the temples and their deities and was featured on scrolls, temple hangings, and chariot banners. In present-day form, Kalamkari art typically depicts flowers, peacocks, and paisleys as well as scenes from Hindu mythology and the epics such as the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas, and are characterized by their intricate details and vibrant colors.

The Artist

Sudheer is a master Kalamkari artist from the charming district of Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh, India. As a first-generation Kalamkari artist, he has worked hard to achieve success in his field and holds a B.Va (visual arts) degree in painting from Kannada University, Hampi. Sudheer's outstanding efforts in Kalamkari have earned him several prestigious awards, including the ‘Andhra Pradesh State Award’ in 2007, the ‘Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award’ in 2006, and the ‘Konaseema Chitrakala Parishat Award’ in 2009. He has also participated in numerous art camps and has gained recognition for his exceptional skill in the traditional art form. In 2022, Sudheer's work was displayed at Rajpath in the national capital on Republic Day, further highlighting his talent and dedication to the unique and beautiful Kalamkari art form.

Provenance

The painting has been created by Bridge Bharat’s master artist partners

Customizations

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The price you see is for an unframed painting. If you want us to custom frame the artwork, please drop us a message. We highly encourage this, framing is an art by itself :) The artwork you will receive is as close to the original artwork as possible but as with all things handmade, there may be minute differences in color and motifs, truly rendering each artwork one of a kind. Trust the process!

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