This artwork features an intricate arrangement of various wooden objects displayed on a series of shelves against a plain white background. The diverse shapes, ranging from simple geometric forms to more abstract and organic designs, create a visually captivating composition. The use of natural wood tones and the minimal, clean presentation lend the piece a minimalist and contemporary aesthetic. This installation appears to be a commentary on the relationship between everyday objects, their visual representation, and the role of the curator in shaping the viewer's perception of the mundane. ...
Shilpa Gupta’s multidisciplinary work spans sculpture, text, sound, and technology, investigating the intersections of power, identity, and expression across both physical and conceptual spaces. Her installations probe how information is transmitted, received, and controlled, highlighting the subtle mechanisms that shape perception and influence human behavior. Frequently incorporating everyday materials—such as soap, clothing, and audio equipment—Gupta addresses urgent social and political concerns, including surveillance, censorship, and patterns of migration. These ordinary objects are transformed into carriers of layered narratives, revealing histories of oppression, erasure, and resilience. Audience participation is often central to her practice, encouraging engagement that blurs the line between observer and participant. Through these interactions, Gupta interrogates the complexities of subjectivity, empathy, and human perception, crafting immersive experiences that invite reflection on the fragility and power of social, cultural, and political systems. ...
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. ...
