The Connected Forest
Rameshwar Dhruve paints the forest the way the Gond community understands it — land, water, and canopy are not separate systems, they exist as one connected whole. A deer at rest on the chappar (grassland), fish from the streams below, and a tree canopy above, sharing the same ground. Acrylic on canvas, 36×24.
£185.00
In Gond belief, every river, stream, and water body carries its own spirit — the fish belong to the forest as much as the deer do. Rameshwar places them on the same plane deliberately: not in water, but alongside the deer at the base of the tree, because in the Gond reading of the forest, that’s where they belong.
The deer sits at its chappar — the grassland clearing it returns to by choice. The tree behind it fills the entire upper canvas, its canopy built in dense ink wave-pattern textures. The checkerboard patterning on the deer’s body is a deliberate break from traditional Gond fill patterns — a design choice specific to Rameshwar.
Styling At 36×24 inches, this is a statement piece. Above a sofa, on a feature wall, or as the anchor of a gallery arrangement. The blue and pink tones work well against white, grey, or warm neutral walls. Simple black or dark wood frame.
Art form: Gond Medium: Acrylic and ink on canvas Canvas size: 36 × 24 inches Artist: Rameshwar Dhruve Origin: Madhya Pradesh, India
Care: Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture. Glass framing is recommended to protect the detailing and extend the life of the piece.
FAQs
Is this an original artwork? Yes — hand-painted original, signed by the artist. Not a print or reproduction.
Will my painting look exactly like the photo? Same composition and style, but minor variations in detail and colour are what make each piece a one-off.
What are the fish about? In Gond art, land animals and water life often appear together — representing the forest ecosystem as one connected whole, not separate worlds.
Can I commission a custom piece? We can get you a custom piece
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