DARK PERCEPTION
Dark Perception was held in 2021: The root philosophical idea behind Dark Perception is that perception confines us, and darkness is a form of freedom. In the absence of light, perception is freed thus releasing the imagination from controllable constructs into a universe of possibility. The design of the exhibition hinged on perception as a function of light, organisation, memory and imagination, all of which are manipulated in order to define the visitor's experience. In effect the idea was to create the experience of a perceptual prison; the culmination of the which is a revelation of its fragile nature. Dark Perception was a commentary on modern life. The exhibit was visited by 1500+ people over the span of one week. Media coverage of the exhibit included some of India's top websites & magazines such as NDTV, The Print, Open
Magazine, There were a total of 60 + artworks sold from the collection displayed at the show.
Dark Perception was followed by Anumana in late 2022. Anumana was an immersive art & photography exhibition that picked up and elaborated on themes that its predecessor ‘Dark Perception’ explored. The word Anumana translates to inference, this exhibition links the philosophy of inference to the idea of choice. Using immersive installations and evocative photographs, Anumana creates the path of choice and no choice, both exploring the reaction of the human mind to the idea of choice and the idea of compulsion. The exhibition is divided into two paths; the path of choice and the path of no choice. The path of choice explored themes such as Memory, Experience, Perception, Expectation & Freedom. The Path of No Choice explores the themes of emotion, doubt, Trust, Acceptance and Freedom. The philosophy of the exhibit is to show that whether a person is on the path of choice or the path of no choice.
YOU CANNOT MISS THIS
You Cannot Miss This'. A fully independent art collective consisting of multimedia works by a collective of independent artists. The first 'You Cannot Miss This' show was held in February 2023 and was a part of the India Art Fair Young Collectors Programme. The collective brings together a diverse group of artists, each pushing the envelope of artistic innovation within the realms of their respective mediums. Our artists represent a fusion of styles, mediums, and ideas, offering viewers a captivating journey into the future of visual experiences. We aim to provide a unique platform for artists to showcase their talent and connect with art enthusiasts from all over the world. At You Cannot Miss This, we believe that art is a powerful tool that can inspire, educate, and transform the world we live in.
The first 'You Cannot Miss This' show was held in February 2023 and was a part of the India Art Fair Young Collectors Programme. The collective’s second show was held in collaboration with Method Art Gallery at their Juhu Gallery in Mumbai. The show in Mumbai was held from the 9th of November to the 18th of December.
Upamana is part of a series of 5 solo shows, spread over a decade, based on the 5 schools of logic in Indian philosophy (5 Pramanas). Using concepts derived from the above, the immersive shows use installations, visual art, sound and lighting to explore multiple comparisons and analogies that people face throughout life.Borrowing from Sanskrit words -- upa (similarity) + mãna (knowledge), the word describes the act of “Knowledge arising from the association of something previously unknown”. This show builds upon themes such as control choice, compulsion, memory and emotion that were explored during the artist’s previous works – Dark Perception (2021) and Anumana (2022). Each artwork in the exhibition portrays different aspects of comparison and its impact on our perception. Through curated daily walkthroughs, visitors will have the opportunity to delve into the artist's interpretation of the three constructs of comparison: similarity, dissimilarity, and peculiarity. The materials used for the works are metal, resin, fibreglass, naturally sourced trees and roots, photographs printed on archival paper, LED strip lighting and vinyl. A soundtrack is specifically created for the show which will go along with a voiceover that will introduce the viewer to each room, creating a holistic experience.
