GANGU BAI AMLIYA
From Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
Based in IGRMS, Bhopal

About the Artist
Gangu Bai of Jhabua district Madhya Pradesh, like many other Bhil artists; she also learnt painting from his family while doing chores during the festivals. She was allured by the fascination to draw animals and trees. She started painting on walls and floors and since last 8 years, he has started exploring painting on canvas.
The subject of her painting are about the Gohari (Cattle festival), Gatala (memorial of the dead) and a serene sense of adivasi lifestyle. Her top favorites are subjects like deer, peacock and marriage ceremony.
Workshops and Exhibitions
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal
2nd - 11th August 2011
1st - 10th June 2012
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation, Bhopal
16th Nov - 06 Dec 2013
Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal
14th - 23rd Feb 2014
Artworks