GOND PAINTING
a) and b) Signed in Devnagari and dated in English (lower right)
a) 2011, b) 2012
Acrylic on canvas
a) 41.5 x 30 in (105.4 x 76.2 cm)
b) 30.5 x 19.5 in (77.4 x 49.5 cm)
(Set of two)
Suresh Kumar Dhruve's paintings featured at The National Gallery of Canada in an exhibition titled Sakahan: International Indigenous Art. (17.05.13 - 02.09.13).The Exhibition brought together more than 150 works of recent Indigenous art by over 80 artists from 16 countries, celebrating the National Gallery???s ongoing commitment to the study and appreciation of Indigenous art.The tree of life is a recurring motif in Suresh Dhruve's work, and is usually portrayed surrounded by people.Working on paper or canvas with a pen, his control and the dexterity of his line are remarkable.