Varsha PandeyBhil art is a simple and original art, which maintains an ancient relationship with nature.
Bhil is one of the second largest tribes in India.
This art is an identity of these tribes.
People of this tribe are found in Madhya Pradesh in Central India and Gujarat, Rajasthan in Western India.
One of the famous folk paintings of India.
This Bhil art has gained immense popularity in recent years due to its simple and bold creations.
Bhil tribes have a unique identity in their arts.
This art depicts our ancestors and gods and goddesses.
Bhil art
The paintings shown in Bhil’s art are composed of dots in specific patterns that encode the artwork in fine detail to the eye.
Dots are used to fill in Bhil paintings, this is their specialty. The paint is made using ready-made colors and paper.
Traditional Bhil painting was done on the walls of villages. Decorating the walls had one purpose. Beautiful pictures were painted with neem sticks and other twigs. Natural types were used for colors, such as turmeric, tree leaves, flour, oil.
It is a simple and original art, which maintains an ancient relationship with nature.
Bhil paintings depict people, animals, insects, gods, and festivals.
The main character is Sun and Moon.
This art is an integral part of Bhil culture.
Births and deaths are recorded in Bhil art.
Religious occasions are remembered.
These paintings are also offered as gifts to gods and goddesses during festivals.
Today there has been modernization in art.
Today we get to see much more of Bhil art in the mainstream.
Walls have been replaced by floors, clay has been replaced by canvas, and acrylic paints are used for colors.
This skill was a part of informal education that has become part of the cultural identity of the Bhil community.
There has also been a gradual introduction of modern life and technology which has found a place in modern interpretations of Bhil art.
The simplistic imagery of this art reflects the sacredness of nature and life makes imperfections desirable and teaches us to enjoy the fundamental symbolism of life.
