{"product_id":"the-peacock-tree-in-gond-by-manoj-tekam","title":"The Peacock Tree in Gond by Manoj Tekam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis highly graphic and structurally striking Gond painting by Manoj Tekam focuses on a brilliant, monochromatic blue color palette to depict a grand peacock preening its feathers beneath a matching Tree of Life canopy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGond painting is a vibrant tribal art form from Madhya Pradesh, practiced by the Gond community. It is celebrated for its intricate geometric patterns, bold colors, and deep connection to nature. Traditionally used to decorate village mud walls, the art has evolved into a globally recognized style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition is centered around a single, vibrant cerulean-blue tree trunk that curves elegantly along the left side before branching out into a perfectly balanced canopy of grey, feather-textured leaves. The main tree trunk and its thick, sweeping branches are molded exclusively using the Beni (braid) custom, filled with tightly woven, parallel blue line-work that traces the organic flow of the wood.Nestled into the trunk's curve, the peacock's chest and long neck are intricately covered in deep cerulean Gehu ke baal (wheat spikes) loops, mimicking the natural symmetry of overlapping bird feathers. The bird’s body is a masterclass in texture, its main torso is composed of hundreds of clean white fish-scale loops outlined in black, while its long neck, wings, and legs are executed in a matching cerulean-blue scale pattern. This clean repetition of blue loops directly contrasts with the fine, leaf-shaped scales that fill out the rest of the canopy. Its beak is highlighted in a sharp, solid crimson red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis composition depicts the interconnectedness between the forest and its beings, reflecting on the Gond worldview of harmonious co-existence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manoj Tekam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48384883163350,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._The_Peacock_Tree_in_Gond_by_Manoj_Kumar_Tekam.png?v=1782201982","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/the-peacock-tree-in-gond-by-manoj-tekam","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}