The artwork features a visually striking composition with vibrant colors and retro elements. The two prominent red ceramic pitchers or vases sit atop an old television set, creating a striking contrast between the bold primary color and the more muted tones of the television. The overall arrangement plays with the juxtaposition of old and new, the analog and the digital, presenting a thought-provoking commentary on the evolution of technology and design. The artist's intention may have been to explore the tension between the past and present, or to offer a nostalgic reflection on the changing nature of domestic spaces and consumer culture. ...
Founded in 1987, Vadehra Art Gallery is a pioneer of South Asian art, representing artists across four generations from the Indian Subcontinent and its diaspora, helping to shape it as a celebration of culture, identity and intellect. As a confidante to art history and a champion of contemporary creativity, the gallery nurtures a dynamic and flourishing ecosystem where the artist and their work take centre stage, promoting a legacy of artistic expression that resonates with global audiences.
The gallery is recognized for its early support of modern masters such as M.F. Husain, Ram Kumar, S.H. Raza, and Tyeb Mehta, alongside subsequent generations of post-modernists like Arpita Singh, A. Ramachandran, Nalini Malani, Gulammohammed Sheikh, and Rameshwar Broota. Its expansive contemporary programme emphasizes influential names such as Atul Dodiya, Shilpa Gupta, Anju Dodiya, N.S. Harsha, Gauri Gill and Sunil Gupta, as well as emerging talent like Zaam Arif, Biraaj Dodiya and Ashfika Rahman. ...
