Artist

BHAJJU SHYAM

The Gond Art is counted in the realm of international art lovers because of dedication of many practicing Gond artist. The one name that stands in the forefront of this line of Gond artist is Bhajju Shyam. When Bhajju was in his teens he travelled to the city of Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh in order to find work. As an apprentice to his uncle who is also a famous Gond artist Jangarh Singh Shyam, Bhajju was a sharp mind to learn the intricacies of the indigenous art Gond. The London Jungle Book, published by Tara Books, documents the artistís travels to the western world. He also received the Bologna Ragazzi award from Italy. He has also been decorated with a Padma Shri in the year 2018 by the government of India.