Bhil: Man and Animal Forms

The Bhils are one of the oldest tribal communities of India, residing in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, etc. Like every other tribal community, the Bhil life and lifestyles are intricately connected with nature – an aspect that is also clearly evident in the art they create. This Bhil painting, created on paper, is a minimalistic rendition of the environs that Bhil natives grow up in, surrounded by animals, plants and birds, and living in peace and harmony with all the jungle.