This artwork features a striking, abstract composition in earthy tones of brown and black. Prominent angular shapes and gestural brushstrokes create a sense of dynamism and movement, evoking a rugged, primal landscape. A solitary human figure stands amidst the powerful, almost menacing forms, suggesting a symbolic or narrative element. The artist's bold, expressionistic style and use of mixed media techniques contribute to the work's raw, visceral quality. This piece appears to capture a primordial, elemental experience, reflecting the artist's exploration of the human condition within a harsh, primeval environment. ...
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. ...
