JANGARH KALAM THE NEXT GENERATION

Jangarh Kalam is now a byword for Gond art. The style and technique of Jangarh Singh Shyam's work, characterised by meticulous dotting, fine lines and the use of vivid colours to depict fantastical beings, flora, and fauna, live on in the 30 artworks by his family and disciples.

- PANKIL JHAJHRIA

human forms in these paintings that show that these communities live closely with nature, which is why plants and animals are seen so much.

Along with plants and animals, the paintings also depict gods and goddesses. Distinctly coloured patterns, lines and motifs fill in spaces. The objects are also outlined using thick, black brushstrokes—a common characteristic of this style.