This charcoal drawing depicts an abstract, sculptural form that resembles a winged creature or mythical beast. The composition is characterized by bold, gestural lines and a predominantly monochromatic palette of dark grays and blacks, creating a sense of depth and dynamism. The subject matter appears to be a fantastical, otherworldly creature, though its exact identity remains ambiguous. The artist's distinctive use of rough, expressive brushwork and the overall abstracted nature of the piece suggest an Expressionist or Surrealist artistic style. This artwork likely reflects the artist's imagination and personal exploration of symbolic, imaginative subject matter. ...
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. ...
