Trees and Birds, Warli Art by Dilip Bahotha

This Warli painting by Dilip Bahotha depicts the Warli Ecosystem. The artist has drawn a Tree in the centre which is a physical resource and a spiritual symbol. Trees provide the Warli people with many practical benefits, such as shade, shelter, and food. The artist has painted human figures dancing around, carrying out mundane activities of their daily lives around the tree emphasizing the importance of the ecosystem and the interdependence of all living things.