Reverberation in Gond by Venkat Shyam

Master artist Venkat Shyam breaks new ground in this captivating Gond painting, a unique blend of traditional art and contemporary vision. The artist's genius is on full display as he imbues a monkey with human attributes, transforming it into a meditative musician lost in its own world of melodies.

The monkey, a central figure in the composition, is rendered with Venkat Shyam's signature "lahrdaar" pattern—a style forming choppy waves which, upon closer inspection, reveals itself as a series of intricate 's' or wave-like forms. This meticulous stippling creates a dynamic texture, giving the monkey's body a mesmerizing, lifelike quality. The monkey is seated in a pose reminiscent of a human musician, playing the musical instrument called the cymbal with profound concentration, a powerful symbol of creativity and artistry found across the animal kingdom.

The background is a masterful exercise in symbolism. Venkat Shyam incorporates his distinctive half concentric circles—some with dots, others without—representing the half-moon and the artist's own community, with the central dot symbolizing the origin and heart of his village. The monkey's simple "langot" or shorts, rendered in shades of brown, red, and white, beautifully complement the vibrant and rhythmic background. This unique composition is a brilliant example of a contemporary rendition of traditional Gond art. It is a piece that not only illuminates the canvas but also any space it inhabits, inviting the viewer to appreciate the harmonious blend of human creativity and the spirit of nature.

Each of our artworks are hand painted by master artists across India. We provide a digital authentication certificate with this artwork signed by the artist which will be sent over email after 3-4 days of delivery of the artwork.

View Sample Here

The sizes mentioned are excluding the borders of the artwork.

Frames shown are for visual representation only and are not included with the artwork. We offer framing services on demand at additional costs. If you wish to get your artwork framed, please reach out to us on WhatsApp or email.

Frames shown are for visual representation only and are not included with the artwork. We offer framing services on demand at additional framing and shipping costs.

We take custom artwork orders, please use the WhatsApp chat below or email us at wecare@memeraki.com to discuss your requirements in more detail.

We ship worldwide, Our Prices are inclusive of GST/Taxes in India. For international orders, any specific custom duties you may encounter in your home country during the delivery has to borne by the buyer.

For all artworks except Lippan and Terracotta, we offer free shipping on orders above ₹999, a ₹249 flat rate is applicable to smaller order amounts.

Our standard shipping rates are not applicable for custom framed artworks.

For international artwork orders shipping charges of 4000 INR* are applicable.

For Lippan and Terracotta Artworks, We charge a Shipping rate on a per Kilogram basis.

*Extra charges may apply for both domestic and international deliveries in the following cases:

• International artwork orders where the artwork's smaller side measures more than 36 inches.
• Extra charges are applicable for Express Shipping. Contact support to check availability for your order.
• Orders with more than 2 product types in the cart.

All artworks are packed and couriered securely in a tube.

Ready To Ship/ In Stock artworks are shipped in under 2 weeks. We only accept return requests for Ready to Ship/ In stock artworks placed within a week from date of delivery. However, no returns can be accepted for international deliveries.

Made To Order artworks will take 2-3 weeks to be made and shipped once they are ready. Returns are not applicable on Made To Order artworks.

Once your order is placed, our team will stay in constant communication with the artist to track the progress and ensure the quality of your order. You will receive regular updates from us throughout this process.

All artworks on the website are hand painted from scratch by our master artists. This makes every artwork absolutely unique and the actual colour and overall artwork may vary slightly from the artwork image posted here.