Books by Bhajju Shyam
Creation
by Cynthia Rylant, Gita Wolf, Bhajju Shyam
In the spirit of her acclaimed Dog Heaven and Cat Heaven, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant illustrates the King James Bible creation story in a simple yet powerful folk art style.
Cynthia Rylant takes the familiar text of the creation story, as told in the King James Bible, and lovingly illustrates it in her simple but bold style that has been called “stunning” by School Library Journal. In striking illustrations reminiscent of folk art, Rylant has created a fresh take on a classic story that will appeal to readers of all ages.
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Creation
by Cynthia Rylant, Gita Wolf, Bhajju Shyam
From a fish waiting to be born, to the beginning of art and the necessity of death…lore from the Gond tribal community in central India abounds with stories of origins, transformations and ends. Celebrated Gond artist Bhajju Shyam now gathers together these tales for the first time. By linking the cosmic with the everyday, he expresses the essence of each myth in ten sequential images. This extraordinary visual narrative of cyclical time takes us from the germinal moment to the turnaround point, where death once again transits into renewal.
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Creation: Handmade Cards
“Simple yet enormously evocative masterpiece of visual storytelling” — Brain Pickings
“In this incredibly illustrated book , celebrated Gond artist Bajju Shyam explores the cyclical concepts of creation , evolution, death and renewal . Narrated by Gita wolf , this is a wonderful book for the curious child and adult alike.” — Masala Chai online
Silkscreen-printed by hand on handmade paper and attractively packaged, these notecards (featuring artwork from our latest book Creation) are perfect for thoughtful gifting. Created by the artisans at celebrated Indian visual art publisher Tara Books.
Lore from the Gond tribal community in central India abounds in stories of origins, transformations and endings. Celebrated Gond artist Bhajju Shyam now gathers together these tales for the first time.
From the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India, the Gonds are a community of highly visual people. They surround themselves with their stunning art, which is traditionally painted on the mud floors and walls of their homes. Cosmic acts of creation linked to everyday life processes, connecting the universe with the rhythms of human life and time.
Each boxed set features ten cards — two each of five designs — and ten envelopes. Each card measures 5 3/4 in x 5 3/4 in, and includes an insert with further information on the artist and artisans involved. Proceeds from the sale of each notecard pack support tribal & folk artists in India, as well as the skilled artisans involved in the printing process.
Buy two sets: one for note-writing and one to frame and display!
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