This black-and-white image depicts a minimalist, abstract figure in a contemplative pose. The figure appears to be made of a single, fluid line that flows and curves, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. The overall composition is simple and stark, with the pale, ghostly figure standing out against the dark, textured background. The artist's use of a monochromatic palette and minimalist forms suggests a focus on exploring the essence of the human form through an abstract, expressive style. The context of this piece may reflect the artist's intention to capture a contemplative or introspective moment, inviting the viewer to meditate on the essence of the human experience. ...
Born in 1959 in Mumbai, Atul Dodiya trained at the Sir J.J. School of Art, 1982, and École des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1991–92, and is widely considered one of India’s most significant artists.
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. ...
