Patangarh — a village in Madhya Pradesh home to many talented Gond artists — was the place where artist-anthropologist J Swaminathan at Bharat Bhavan discovered the late Jangarh Singh Shyam. Now, 30 original artworks (out of a collection of a total of 50 works) created by 18 Gond artists in the stylistic genre pioneered by Jangarh, are on view at the Triveni Kala Sangam from June 30 to July 10. Jangarh’s style, named the “Jangarh Kalam” — in the early eighties, encouraged and inspired Jangarh, a community singer, to paint. The imagination transformed from musical to visual. While the Gonds were not known for their art, Jangarh gave birth to a new art. His work, characterized by meticulous dotting, fine line work, and the use of vivid colors, depicts fantastical beings, deities, flora, and fauna. The landmark group exhibition titled “Jangarh Kalam – Continuing in Patangarh” is organized by the Raza Foundation, in association with Triveni Kala Sangam and supported by Progressive Art Gallery, and is open to all.
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