{"product_id":"the-sitting-tiger-in-gond-by-manoj-tekam","title":"The Sitting Tiger in Gond by Manoj Tekam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis masterfully graphic and iconographically powerful Gond painting by Manoj Kumar Tekam presents a striking study of an upright, seated tiger. The vertical composition functions as an intensive exploration of high-contrast movement, utilizing contrasting textural blocks to define the sinuous anatomy of the forest's apex predator.\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 tiger’s body is split into distinct textural spaces that emphasize its coiled power. Its back, muscular hindquarters, and long upraised tail are dominated by an undulating, thick pattern of solid black and white camouflage stripes. In a brilliant display of motif juxtaposition, the lower jaw and under-neck section transition entirely into a dense panel of Gehu ke baal (wheat spikes), rendered as perfectly aligned rows of overlapping crescent loops. The upper head features a soft grey, line-hatched texture that highlights a single, piercing cosmic-blue eye staring out in profile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis painting proudly depicts the signature patterns of the artist Manoj Kumar Tekam, which are highly symbolic in nature and are inspired by the daily life of the Gond community. The face and stylized front claws are intricately detailed with fine pointillist ink dots representing Sarson ke daane (mustard seeds), also known as Rai, capturing agricultural importance. The flowing movement of the striped hide seamlessly frames the geometric precision of the loops, delivering a highly scannable tribal masterwork signed by the artist at the lower right.\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":48396386533590,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._The_Sitting_Tiger_in_Gond_by_Manoj_Tekam.png?v=1782469678","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/the-sitting-tiger-in-gond-by-manoj-tekam","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}