The Graceful Wanderer: A Deer in Gond by Kailash Pradhan

This vibrant Gond artwork by Kailash Pradhan showcases a captivating picture of a deer, rendered in a riot of colors and intricate patterns. Originating in the tribal Gond community, which lives in close communion with nature, these paintings portray a strong belief that every aspect of nature is animate and sacred.

The central figure is a majestic deer, its body a canvas of traditional Gond motifs and mesmerizing patterns. Its torso and hindquarters are adorned with an intricate pattern of overlapping scales in a brilliant turquoise and deep blue, each embellished with delicate yellow dots. This contrasts beautifully with the creature's limbs and head, which are a vibrant orange with detailed black and white line work.

The deer’s face is a bright yellow, with a prominent, expressive eye that adds a playful yet profound touch to the composition. In the upper left corner, a beautifully patterned blue, pink, and yellow leaf twig floats gracefully, with the dear bending as if trying to grab it playfully. This painting showcases two of Kailash Pradhan's signature styles, the Parsa Paan pattern, which resembles betel leaves, which are offered as a symbol of respect at significant events like weddings and social gatherings, and are also used in traditional medicine for digestion and respiratory issues, amidst the Gond tribe; and the Khaddar pattern, inspired by the fibres of Khadi cotton cloth.

This piece exemplifies the rich storytelling tradition of Gond art, where each element and pattern holds symbolic meaning, celebrating the profound connection between nature and folklore. Kailash Pradhan’s work is a testament to the enduring beauty and cultural significance of Gond art, capturing the imagination with its playful yet profound imagery.

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 handmade and couriered securely packed in a tube.

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

Once your order is placed, our team stays 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 MeMeraki artworks are hand-painted. In rare occasions, artist may face delays due to weather, health, prior commitments or force majeure. Our team will reach out to you with revised timelines in case of such delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience in such situations.

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.