Tree of life Gond Workshop




Beginner Friendly
Kailash Pradhan Gond artist Kailash Pradhan blue-tick
₹1,250.00
Past Workshop Recording
Sat, March 18, 10:30 AM ,
Sun, March 19 2023, 10:30 AM (IST)
Beginner
Hindi/English (Our Community Manager is present to Help Live Translate)
Lifetime Access to Our Learner's Community
Certificate Upon Completion
About the Workshop +

Hailing from the largest tribe in India, Gond art has a beautiful art style. In this workshop learn how to make this beautiful artwork of tree of life which holds alot of significance in the gond tribe along with learning much more about gond and their signature style.

This was a two hour workshop for two days - adults or children above 8 years can join.

Kailash Pradhan will guide you on how to create the basic drawing and the other intricacies of Gond Art. 

Date: 18th, 19th March 2023  10:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Key Takeaways +

  • Gond art motifs
  • Sketching, painting & texturing
  • Final Gond tree of life artwork on MDF board

Is the Art Kit included with my order? +

No, we do not provide art kits with this workshop. Before the workshop, we will share the list of materials you will need to complete your artwork. Our materials list is curated to make sure all required items are easily available.

However, we also sell art kits for some of the art forms seperately which you can find here.

What materials do I need to prepare in Advance? +

  • Brushes (size 0 to size 4/5), water and palette for mixing
  • Black pen for outlines (not mandatory, can outline with brush and paint too)
  • Pencil and rubber for sketching
  • Acrylic or poster colours 
  • Paper Size: A3


Artist

Kailash
Kailash Pradhan
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Kailash Pradhan blue-tick

Kailash Pradhan is a dedicated practitioner of Gond art, with a rich artistic journey spanning 15 years. He acquired this traditional art form under the tutelage of his uncle, honing his skills and developing a distinctive style.

His signature 'Cherchera' pattern draws inspiration from the traditional Cherchera festival celebrated in the Gond tribal community, showcasing his deep cultural connection. Nature and animals serve as a profound source of inspiration for Kailash. His artworks often feature vibrant depictions of elephants, birds, trees, jungles, and other wildlife, reflecting his close bond with the natural world.

Kailash's artistic talent has been showcased through exhibitions held across India. His heartfelt aspiration is to create a meaningful impact not only for his own family but also for his children and fellow artists, uniting them in a shared journey of artistic expression and cultural preservation through his remarkable Gond artistry.

Kailash Pradhan Instagram

Art Form

Gond

 

Songs of the Forests

The living traditions of Gond paintings -

In the depths of Madhya Pradesh, India, beats the heart of the Gonds- a tribe as old as time. As the community bard (singers) or Pardhan invokes their Great God- Bada Deo- while playing the Bana instrument, he fulfills the crucial task of keeping alive the legendary tales of the ancient Gond kings. Every story, song, dance, and painting brings the community together in a shared celebration of nature and the universe.

The Gond tribe has several branches or gotras, each with its own story of origin. The Pardhans, they say, are descended from the youngest of seven Gond brothers who became a priest and a storyteller on the instruction of Bada Deo.

As the ancient tribal fable unfolds in the 21st century, the gond artist’s vivid paintings narrate tales of their faiths and beliefs, world view, their visual expression and sense of identity - both as a collective , and as individuals. Vibrant colours and animated motifs filled with intricate patterns of dots and dashes bring their mythical jungle to life. Trees, animals, birds, the sky, water, and earth sway and dance to the rhythm of the Pardhan’s tunes and brush strokes.

Gond traditions and fables are a reflection of man’s close connection with his natural surroundings. The Gond painting transports you to the seamless world of the imaginative and the surprising.



Product Details

Title
Tree of life Gond Workshop
Vendor
Kailash Pradhan
Art Style
Gond
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Workshop Type
Recording
Audio Language
Hindi/English
Materials Included
No
Date
2 Days

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FAQs

Masterclasses are complete pre-recorded courses of 7-8 parts that have been researched and recorded by us at the Master artists homes. LIVE workshops happen in real time over zoom along with the Master Artist and a small group. Live workshops have different levels. We only have a few Masterclasses right now - Lippan art from Kutch and Pichwai art from Nathdwara, Rajasthan and are producing and adding more every month. While we cover more than 60 heritage art and craft forms in our live workshops already.

You could attend a beginner friendly live workshop (or even a masterclass if its Lippan or Pichwai you are interested in) and then join the foundations or advanced LIVE workshops. The different levels for the LIVE workshops are- Beginner, Foundations and Advancedyour store.

Materials are not included in the masterclasses but you can order from our list of authentic art kits and materials in addition to the masterclass. For the live workshops, materials are included in some of the live workshops as part of the workshop and it would be mentioned in the workshop description.

Beginner Friendly- These are usually 1-2 classes of 2 hours each and one of the simpler artworks and motifs of that art style are covered in the beginner friendly workshops as an introduction to that art form.
Foundations- In the foundations live workshops, the workshops are structured to teach you the basic motifs and foundations of that art style , the focus is not on completing a painting but the elements taught in each class are incorporated in a painting and a few different compositions are also taught
Advanced- in the Advanced live workshop, usually the focus is on completing a more elaborate and intricate painting - no basic motifs are covered in the advanced workshops.
Masterclass-A masterclass is structured as 7-8 pre-recorded classes covering introduction of the artform, introduction of the artist, introduction of the different traditional materials used in that art and then 3 artworks are usually taught ranging from beginner to intermediate.

Yes, going forward, our platform will automatically award you a certificate on behalf of MeMeraki for completing a workshop with us and being a patron of the arts. This will be accessible via the ‘My Workshops’ section under each workshop that you have attended after Nov 2021.

Yes, we have many patrons attending our workshops from across the world. We ship the art kits internationally for the workshops where materials are included. International shipping charges are INR2000. Even if you are ordering an art kit separately in addition to a MASTERCLASS, we can ship internationally.

Yes, you will be able to access the recording of all the workshops you have attended through the ‘My Workshops’ section to be able to practice at your own pace later.

The previous workshops recordings will still be available to you via google drive as earlier. But going forward for all new workshops post Nov 2021, the workshops will be accessible through our website and platform only.

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