Tree of Life | Madhubani Painting | A5 Frame

This framed A5 size Madhubani painting is inspired by the philosophical concept known as the ‘Tree of life’ which provides food and shelter for the birds and animals living or depending on it. 

The nurturing tree is the focal point of the composition, surrounded by several birds and animals that reap the benefits. The painting portrays how other life forms flock around the Tree of Life and how all things are united by that which gives life.

The Tree of Life shows interconnectedness of various elements of nature. The birds roost in the leafy branches of the tree while the fish swim at the foot of the tree bed.  

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Art History - Madhubani, which by one account means Forest of Honey, is a region in Mithila region of Nepal and the northern part (Madhubani district) of Bihar. The Madhubani paintings is an ancient style of painting that originates 2500 years ago. Following the age-old methods of painting, the artist, till date, mixes cow-dung and rock-salt glue to the paints. While cow dung is used for the shine it imparts to the colored patches, glue helps the paint to bind well with the special handmade paper used for these paintings.

Painting by Krishna Kumar Jha Jha in the ancient Madhubani style on handmade paper with natural colors using pen nibs and brushes.