Category: Art Exhibition

From: 5th to 11th May 2026

UTSRIJI

An Ancient way of communication

A Group show of Paintings by Tapan Karmakar, Fulla Chandra Mistri, Indrajit Ghosh, Malay Datta, Mrinal Saha, Shiladitya Basak, Paban Roy, Subhrajit Dutta, Ranajit Jana, Riti Sundar Roy

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

AC Gallery No. II

161- B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 94313 97347, +91 98368 07282

Utsriji: An Ancient Way of Communication brings together ten artists from across eastern India in a compelling group exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, presenting a vibrant confluence of contemporary expressions rooted in lived experience and cultural memory.

Organised under the aegis of Utsriji Satsang – a collective established in 1991, this exhibition features works by artists Paban Roy, Tapan Karmakar, Fulla Chandra Mistri, Shiladitya Basak, Malay Dutta, Indrajit Ghosh, Riti Sundar Roy, Ranajit Jana, Subhrajit Dutta, and Mrinal Saha. Each artist contributes a distinct visual language, yet together they form a cohesive narrative that reflects both individuality and shared sensibilities.

The exhibition unfolds as an eclectic rainbow spectrum, ranging from finely detailed figurative compositions and symbolic portraiture to textured abstractions and layered mixed-media works. Themes of devotion, memory, rural life, mythology, and contemporary aspiration surface repeatedly, often interwoven with a strong narrative impulse. Whether it is the quiet dignity of human figures, the symbolic presence of animals and nature, or the interplay of colour and surface, the works resonate with an immediacy that is both accessible and evocative.

What emerges is not merely a display of artworks, but a dialogue, between regions, generations, and modes of seeing. The exhibition underscores art as a timeless communicative force, one that transcends language while remaining deeply anchored in context.

Utsriji invites viewers to engage with this diverse showcase and experience the many ways in which art continues to connect, reflect, and endure.

This show was inaugurated on 5th May 2026 by Honorable Guests Mr. Prayag Shukla (Famous writer & art critic), in the presence of Mr. Kamal Jain (Famous typographer), Mr. Anil Kelkar (Founder member Mumbai art group), Mr. Hars Lakhani (Art curator), Mr. Raj Kumar Sharma (Art reviewer), Mr. U. Pradhan (Art director),  Hem Chatterjee (V.C. J.J. College of Arts),  The event was further honored by the presence of retired professors from Sir J.J. College of Art along with renowned journalists from leading media houses such as Dainik Bhaskar, Jansatta, Saamna, and others. Members of the Satsang community, including Guru brothers and extended their support. Satsang devotees. Their presence added great value and encouragement to the participating artists Paban Roy, Fullu Chandra Mistry, Tapan Karmakar,  Malay Dutta, Indrajit Ghosh, Shiladitya Basak, Mrinal Saha, Ranajit Jana, Riti Sundar Ray, Subhrajit Dutta.

Sushma Sabnis (Art Curator & Writer) Mumbai.

“UTSRIJI” A Group Show Of Paintings By 10 Contemporary Renowned Artists At Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 4^th to 10^th May 2026

“WHISPERS IN THE WILD”

An Exhibition of Stillness, reflection and quiet beauty

By

Contemporary artist Vyoma Parikh

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

Mumbai 400001

Contact: +91 98202 97461

Timing: 11am to 7pm.

Vyoma Parikh’s paintings unfold as immersive, sensorial environments where landscape is not described but felt. Working with a refined interplay of oil and acrylic, she constructs surfaces that shimmer with layered detail, delicate constellations of colour, cascading vertical rhythms, and tonal shifts that evoke forests, water, and flowering terrains without ever settling into fixed geography. Her canvases hold a quiet dynamism, where density and translucency coexist, allowing light, texture, and form to move fluidly across the surface.

What distinguishes her work is this ability to balance intricacy with atmosphere. The repeated vertical elements suggestive of trees, rain, or veils, create a hypnotic structure, while the richly worked grounds, composed of countless minute marks, build a sense of depth that draws the viewer inward. Within these expansive fields, subtle figurative presences, animals, fleeting forms emerge gently, offering moments of pause and scale without interrupting the overall harmony.

There is an unmistakable lyricism to her palette. Whether in the warmth of gold-infused compositions or the softness of pastel-hued expanses, colour in Vyoma’s work is not merely descriptive but experiential, carrying emotional resonance and quiet intensity. The paintings invite deep looking, rewarding attention with shifting perceptions and layered discoveries.

Rooted in a strong foundation of training and informed by her wide-ranging cultural exposure, Vyoma has developed a visual language that is both accessible and contemplative. Her works extend an invitation into a world where reality softens, and perception becomes a more intuitive, reflective act; one that lingers well beyond the first encounter.

This show was inaugurated on 4th May 2026 by Honorable Chief Guest Mr. Niraj Bajaj Chairman Bajaj Auto  Arjun Awardee and International Table Tennis Player.

Guests of Honors 

• Dr Khushnuma and Dr Anil Mansukhani
• Ms Armin Wandrewala Author and Lawyer
• Mrs &  Mr. Nilima and Dhrunal Patel
• Mr Parthip Thyagrajan. CEO Wedding Sutra
• Mrs and Mr Archana and Milan Parikh
• Dr & Mr Rajshri and Ravi Kumar
• Mr and Mrs Sandip Atith
• Mr Kamlesh Mehta
• Mrs Ramaswamy
• Mrs Renu Dalal
• Mrs Sunita Pandey
• Drs Shaila and Raju Khubchandani
• Mr and Mrs Rasik and Sonal Chheda
• Mr and Mrs Rajesh and Nita Sheth

“WHISPERS IN THE WILD” An Exhibition Of Paintings By Vyoma Parikh At Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 27^th April to 3^rd May 2026

“Timeless Kashi”

Solo Show of Paintings by renowned artist Santosh Kumar Sandilya

VENUE:

Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

Ground Floor, Bajaj Bhavan,

226, Nariman Point, Mumbai –  400021

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 8756588588

The exhibition showcases a stunning new collection of original oil paintings that capture the eternal soul of Varanasi with its majestic ghats, sacred temples, bustling river life, and the divine presence of Lord Shiva. What makes these works truly unique is Sandilya’s signature technique: every painting is created using holy Ganga Jal (water from the sacred River Ganges) instead of regular water. This sacred medium infuses each canvas with spiritual energy, devotion, and the living essence of Kashi, turning every stroke into a meditative prayer.

“Ganga Jal is not just a medium for me but is a form of devotion,” says Santosh Kumar Sandilya. “Before I touch the brush, I purify the canvas with the holy waters of Ma Ganga. Each painting carries the timeless beauty, heritage, and divine energy of Banaras and Lord Shiva. Through ‘Timeless Kashi,’ I want viewers to feel the same peace, power, and spirituality that I experience every time I paint on the banks of the Ganges.”

The exhibition features large-scale landscapes and intricate scenes of Varanasi’s ghats, temples, boats, and evening aartis, all brought to life with vibrant colors and luminous light. Visitors will experience the mystical aura of Kashi, the world’s oldest living city, as never before, with the holy Ganga literally flowing through the artworks.

This show was inaugurated on 27th April 2026 by Honourable Guest Mr. Rajendra Patil(Director of India Art Festival), Mr. Prakash Bal Joshi(Eminent Artist), Mr. Sumeet Rajani(Owner of Reach Out Gallery) among others.

Santosh Kumar Sandilya, a distinguished alumnus of Banaras Hindu University’s Lalit Kala Department, has earned global acclaim for transforming painting into a sacred ritual. His works have been exhibited across India and abroad, and he is widely recognized for preserving and promoting the spiritual and cultural heritage of Varanasi through art.

This is a rare opportunity for art lovers, collectors, and devotees to own a piece of living heritage, paintings blessed by the holy waters of the Ganges.

“Timeless Kashi” Solo Show Of Paintings By Renowned Artist Santosh Kumar Sandilya At Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

From: 21st to 27th April 2026

“BENEATH THE SURFACE”

An Art Exhibition by

4 contemporary Renowned artists – Abhishek Mandala, Charanjeet Singh, Kaushik Gajjar, Manish Sharma

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery 

Auditorium Hall,

161-B, M. G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9825149459

Opening at the Jehangir Art Gallery, Auditorium Hall, ‘Beneath the Surface’ brings together four artists whose practices are rooted in an engagement with what lies beyond immediate visibility. The exhibition is less concerned with surface resolution and more with the internal negotiations, of memory, material, and lived experience, that precede and shape the final work. It asks the viewer to slow down, to look past the evident, and to encounter the quieter, often unresolved tensions embedded within each piece.

Charanjeet Singh’s works move between past and present, drawing from architectural memory and historical visual languages to construct spaces that feel both intimate and distant. His paintings hold a sense of time layered upon itself, where fragments of history are neither preserved nor erased, but reconfigured.

Manish Sharma approaches the landscape as a psychological terrain. Working within a restrained palette, he builds images that oscillate between recognition and ambiguity. These are not depictions of place, but states of perception, where structure dissolves into texture and memory resists clarity.

Abhishek Mandala’s sculptural language centres on the human figure as a site of pressure and transition. His forms suggest bodies shaped by forces larger than themselves, economic, social, and spatial, where endurance and fragility exist in constant negotiation.

Kaushik Gajjar reflects on the idea of dwelling, not as static architecture but as a living, relational condition. His compositions evoke built environments that seem to lean, connect, and respond to one another, suggesting a collective life embedded within structure.

This show was inaugurated on 21st April 2026 by Honorable Guest Praful Shah(Art Collector) in the presence of Vipta Kapadia(Eminent Artist),   Vinod Sharma (Renowned Artist), Anant Nikam( Eminent Artist), Sushma Sabnis (Art Curator & Writer)

“BENEATH THE SURFACE” Paintings & Sculpture Exhibition By Abhishek Mandala, Charanjeet Singh, Kaushik Gajjar, Manish Sharma At Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 18th & 19th April 2026

“Yellow Canvas 2026”

A Children’s Art Exhibition

VENUE:

Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

Bajaj Bhavan, Ground Floor, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg,

226 Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021

Timing: 11am to 7pm.

Contact: +91 9975781972

www.yellowcanvas.in

The Yellow Canvas Platform presents Yellow Canvas: A Children’s Art Exhibition 2026, an initiative led by Sohan Kumar Choudhary, an alumnus of Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art. Conceived as a space to recognise and nurture emerging talent, the exhibition brings together a diverse body of work by young artists trained under his guidance, with 81 students from Sr. KG to Grade 12 participating in this edition.

At its core, the exhibition celebrates creativity as an essential and deeply human faculty. It reflects a pedagogical commitment that moves beyond technical instruction, encouraging students to develop independent visual languages while grounding them in strong foundational and advanced artistic principles. Over the years, many participants from this ecosystem have progressed into fields such as applied art, product design, graphic design, fashion, and interior design, with several establishing themselves as practicing professionals, educators, and international exhibitors.

This edition expands its scope by including works from students based across the United States, Germany,  UAE, Armenia, Canada, Belgium, Thailand, Netherlands, and Singapore. The exhibition thus situates itself within a broader global dialogue, while remaining rooted in Indian artistic traditions, including engagements with folk forms and regional visual cultures.

Yellow Canvas 2026 is not merely a display of youthful expression but an evolving platform that fosters discipline, imagination, and cultural exchange. By creating an environment that is both structured and exploratory, the initiative underscores the importance of sustained engagement with art from an early stage.

The exhibition stands as a testament to the role of mentorship in shaping future creative practices, offering young artists both visibility and encouragement in their formative years.

The Participating Students:

Siddhansh Romin Mehta, Aaryan Chandresh Soni, Anoushae Aga, Narek Mihranyan, Ye Htut Naing, Aanya Potdar, Ariha Romin Mehta, Ivaan Sancheti, Ivaan Potdar, Naavya Pratik Shah, Ye Htut Bo, Ayansh Hiren Vora, Kabir Kurien, Leonid Luchkin, Raehan Aga, Avni Hitesh Gurav, Nirvi Ankit Mehta, Smera Sanghvi, Tahmir Patrawalla, Veera Arvind Kumar Jain, Agastya Jhaveri, Annirudh, Anvay Shah, Dev Sushil Kothari, Dhrishay N. Mehta, Hitansh Ankur Kothari, Kimaya Padhye, Mihaan Ajmera, Myra Shah, Rehaan Sahil Jhaveri, Aarav Pankaj Dhawan, Aariv Sanghavi, Anaaya Deep Shah, Joel Varghese, Yashika Jain, Hiya Shah, Kayan Shah, Kiah Rohan Shah, Mohnish Sajnani, Mysha Jain, Riaana Kartik Shah, Saathvik Subrotho Rana, Saisha Dalvi, Yashika Chandresh Soni, Aahana Gaurav Koradia, Aarav Jain, Hia Kaushal Shah, Himaayaa Raghani, Nathanael Nadal Suganth, Tanush Jani, Vviyaa Ritesh Jain, Aalia Kacheria, Aarav Dave, Aditi Kothari, Akshaj Sanghvi, Anay Aadish Shah, Anaya Meghani, Antak Sanghvi, Dhruti Vrajesh Shah, Dhruvi Dassani, Dravya Dilip Vardhan, Nisreen Sanchawala, Vivaan Shah, Vyom Goenka, Aamena Lokhandwala, Amatullah Shabbir Masalawala, Anshul Minda, Ayaana Agarwal, Hufriya Italia, Livana Sethi, Owee Vinayak Hendre, Vritti Prem Avichal, Aarya Sharma,  Ananya Subrotho Rana, Diya Vakil, Natasha Kalpesh Rathod, Nithya Sharad Avhad, Tia Bhavik Shah, Manav Gorakh, Naffeesaa Murtazza, Taksh Gagan Kothari.

This show was inaugurated on 17th April 2026 by Honourable. Chief Guest H.E. Aliaksandr Matsukou (Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus in Mumbai)

Guests of Honour :

Ms. Nidhi Chaudhary (IAS) Director, National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai, Prof. G. G. Waghmare Former Director, Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra Former Dean, Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Dr. Uttam V. Jain Patron, Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Mumbai, Ms. Dolly Thakore Indian Theatre Actress & Casting Director Malti Jain Director- Public relations & Social Philanthropy, Mr. S. P. Ahuja President – All India Anti Terrorist Front, Mumbai, Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka Industrialist & Indian Philanthropist, Tassnim Nerurkar Television Actor, Dishita Sehgal Child Actor, Anngad Raaj Child Actor.

“Yellow Canvas 2026” A Children’s Art Exhibition At Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery I 18th & 19th April 2026

 

Renowned sculptor Dr. Venkata presents “IN THE FACE OF IT ALL”, a solo exhibition of his recent sculptures at Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, on view from 14^th to 20^th April 2026, from 11 am to 7 pm.

Working with bamboo, paper, resin, and draped fabric, Dr. Venkata transforms humble materials into striking sculptural presences. At times enhanced with paint, the works take on a semi-realistic quality, further enriched by the enduring sculptural traditions of the temples of Andhra Pradesh. The result is a compelling visual field where humanity and environment remain inseparably bound in a tense coexistence.

Nature, in this exhibition, is not passive scenery but the structuring principle of existence. Fishermen, women, and hybrid anthropomorphic forms emerge as tidal beings shaped by wind, salt, soil, and the memory of coastal labour. Their bodies inhabit porous, honeycomb-like landscapes suggestive of multiple, entangled worlds.

The exhibition emerges from Venkata Rao’s sustained engagement with the sea as both memory and material condition. His sculptures pulse with the unruly energy of water, responding to the violence of human excess and the ecological aftermath it leaves behind.

Dr. Venkata Rao’s sculptural language moves with the force and unpredictability of water, surging in response to the consequences of human excess. Rooted in the memory of a place once called home and layered with nostalgia, his works unfold through profound spatial and emotional depth. Rather than moralising, he excavates enduring archetypes of time and transformation.

These sculptures resonate with the lived realities of seaside communities for whom the sea remains a lifeline. Here, nature is not a backdrop but the governing force that shapes labour, survival, and everyday life. The works also bear witness to polluted waters, altered coastlines, and bodies marked by ecological imbalance.

As the artist reflects: “My reaction to humanity’s savage flaws has transformed into forms that are partly human and partly animal. Yet my concern for humankind has altered my judgment, turning them into gorgeous gargoyles, metaphorical depictions of metropolitan life and its convoluted existence.”

The sculptures also open a conversation around memory as an ecological archive. In Venkata Rao’s practice, the coastline is not merely a site but a living repository of labour, ritual, erosion, and resilience. Each surface seems to retain traces of weathered histories, allowing the viewer to encounter not only the form itself but the sediment of lives shaped in proximity to the sea.

A compelling tension runs through the exhibition between fragility and monumentality. While the use of bamboo, paper, and fabric suggests delicacy and impermanence, the figures assert an undeniable physical authority. This duality mirrors the condition of the communities they evoke, vulnerable to environmental change, yet enduring through inherited knowledge, collective memory, and adaptation.

What ultimately emerges is a sculptural meditation on coexistence: between the human and the animal, the urban and the elemental, memory and transformation. The works invite viewers to consider how bodies, landscapes, and systems remain deeply entangled, and how the restoration of this relationship may be as much an act of remembrance as it is of responsibility.

This show was inaugurated on 14^th April 2026 by Honourable Guests Dr. Achal Pandya(Professor and Head of the Division(Conservation) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) Janpath, New Delhi), Mr. Ratan Krishna Saha(Eminent Sculptor) among others.

“IN THE FACE OF IT ALL”, Solo Exhibition Of Sculptures By Dr. Venkata At Jehangir Art Gallery

Dates: 24th to 30th March 2026

“Simple Living”

Unity in Diversity

Solo Exhibition of Paintings

By International Contemporary Artist Dr. Priya Yabaluri

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Gallery No. 1,

161-B, M.G. Road,

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai – 400001

Timing: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Contact: +91 9137579205

International contemporary artist Dr. Priya Yabaluri is showing her solo exhibition titled “Simple Living – Unity in Diversity” at Jehangir Art Gallery, Gallery No. 1, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, from 24th March to 30th March 2026.

The exhibition showcases a compelling series of artworks that explore the beauty of simplicity and the harmonious coexistence of diverse cultures. Through expressive forms, vibrant compositions, and layered symbolism, Dr. Yabaluri reflects on the universal human aspiration for peace, unity, and balance in a rapidly evolving world.

A key highlight of the exhibition is the series “Vivayan”, which celebrates everyday life, communities, and the essence of human connection. Drawing inspiration from architecture, nature, and cultural diversity, the artworks invite viewers to contemplate the shared values that bind humanity across geographies and traditions.

Dr. Priya Yabaluri is an international contemporary artist, cultural entrepreneur, and founder of World Art Fair. She is also the founder of the Global First Woman Foundation, an initiative dedicated to empowering women through art and cultural dialogue. She holds a Doctorate in Fine Arts, a Global MBA from Deakin University, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a focus on strategic innovation, AI integration, and sustainable business models in the creative economy.

Through her artistic practice, academic research, and cultural initiatives, Dr. Yabaluri continues to bridge art, strategy, and global dialogue—advancing the role of creative industries in sustainable and inclusive development.

The exhibition will be open to the public daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N6eTCZwByiE

“Simple Living” Unity In Diversity Solo Exhibition Of Paintings By International Contemporary Artist Dr. Priya Yabaluri At Jehangir Art Gallery

The inauguration ceremony of the solo exhibition of renowned painter Rupesh Patil “Pristine Harmony – Nature Unveiled Through Wash and Stroke” was held with great enthusiasm at Jehangir Art Gallery. The exhibition was inaugurated by Maharashtra Culture Minister Ashish Shelar. Uran Assembly Constituency MLA Mahesh Baldi was present on the occasion.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by dignitaries from various fields. These included Nitesh Rane (Minister, Port Development, Government of Maharashtra) as well as Mahesh Baldi, Gaurav Dayal (Chairman, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority), Nilesh Khare (Editor-in-Chief – Sakal Media Group, COO – Saam TV), Ajay Saini (Managing Director, GCC Hotel & Club), Surendra Jagtap (Principal, J. K. Fine Art Academy & Design), Ranjit Marathe (Principal, Deoghar College of Art & Design), Prof. Prafulla Satosekar (Professor, Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai) and national and state level award winner, senior art teacher Atul Jagtap were present.

The presence of all these dignitaries added to the splendor of the program.

A special attraction of the event was the unveiling of the first painting from the upcoming series ‘Swarajyasurya’ by painter Rupesh Patil and painter Jitendra Gaikwad. This is the first painting in a series of 21 paintings based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and it vividly depicts the grand procession that took place after Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation.

The exhibition “Pristine Harmony” showcases captivating sunsets, reflections in tranquil ponds, and realistic and sensitive depictions of the emotions of nature. The main features of the exhibition are the use of light and shadow, the variety of colors, and the vivid depiction of rural life.

The exhibition is being held from March 17 to March 23, and is open to all art lovers free of charge from 11 am to 7 pm daily.

“Pristine Harmony” Solo Show Of Paintings By Rupesh Patil At Jehangir Art Gallery

The exhibition Between Surface and Depth: The Inner Landscapes by Bharti Verma and Ruchi Chadha opened on 3rd March at Gallery No. 2 of Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, drawing artists, students, and members of the city’s art community to an engaging inaugural evening. The exhibition will remain on display until 9th March, presenting a body of work that reflects on inner experience, resilience, and the subtle dialogue between surface and depth.

The show was inaugurated by Rajendra Patil, Founder and President of the India Art Festival, along with Rishiraj Sethi, Director of Aura Arts. Their presence added significance to the opening, highlighting the continuing support extended by curators and art platforms toward contemporary artistic practices.

The evening was further marked by the presence of distinguished academicians, including Ganesh Tartare, Professor at the Sir J. J. School of Art, and Him Chatterjee, Vice Chancellor of J.J. School of Art Architecture and Design. Their participation brought together perspectives from both the academic and artistic spheres, enriching the spirit of the occasion.

Visitors to the opening explored works that move between figuration and symbolic abstraction. Bharti Verma’s paintings reflect an inward gaze, where the human form becomes a site of memory, emotion, and introspection. In contrast, Ruchi Chadha’s lotus-inspired compositions evoke themes of renewal and quiet strength, using the flower as a metaphor for growth and emergence.

Between Surface And Depth: The Inner Landscapes I An Exhibition By Bharti Verma And Ruchi Chadha

From: 17^th to 23^rd February 2026

“Echoes of Silence”

The Dual Art Exhibition by Contemporary Renowned Artists – Vikas Malhara, Hemant Dhane

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 8329932837, +91 9422775921

A Group Exhibition of Paintings by two contemporary renowned artists – Vikas Malhara, Hemant Dhane are showing their recent works in Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai from 17th to 23rd February 2026 Between 11am to 7pm.

Vikas Malhara

Vikas Malhara operates within a restrained, inward abstraction where form appears only as a trace and colour functions as a carrier of time. The paintings unfold slowly, built from translucent layers of greys, blues, blacks, and earthen whites, creating surfaces that feel weathered rather than composed. Nothing is declared outright; instead, structures emerge hesitantly, as if remembered rather than invented.

Horizontal bands, softened blocks, and interrupted planes suggest landscapes without geography; psychic terrains shaped by pause, erosion, and silence. Malhara’s brushwork avoids emphasis; marks blur into one another, allowing edges to dissolve. This deliberate refusal of sharp definition creates a sense of suspended movement, where forms seem to hover between appearing and disappearing. Blacks carry weight but not aggression, functioning more like anchors of gravity than gestures of dominance.

What distinguishes these works is their temporality. They appear less painted than settled, as if the surface has absorbed breath, hesitation, and repetition over time. The paintings do not resolve; they remain open, incomplete, and quietly receptive. In a visual culture driven by immediacy and assertion, Malhara’s works insist on slowness. They ask the viewer to linger, to inhabit uncertainty, and to experience abstraction not as an idea, but as a state of being.

Hemant Dhane

In his works, Hemant Dhane pares abstraction down to its most disciplined, inward essentials. Colour is not applied; it is settled. Greens hover like atmospheric fields, reds burn without aggression, and yellows appear as brief, almost ethical interruptions. The surfaces hold a soft grain, suggesting repeated acts of layering, erasure, and restraint rather than expressive excess.

Dhane’s compositions resist centrality. Vertical fissures, muted blocks, and barely-there geometries behave like pauses in thought; structures that emerge only to dissolve back into silence. There is a strong sense of held breath: nothing spills, nothing insists. Even the most saturated reds feel meditative rather than dramatic, as if heat has been absorbed and disciplined by time.

What is striking is the balance between control and vulnerability. These paintings do not perform abstraction; they inhabit it. They ask the viewer to slow down, to register colour as duration and form as residue. The result is a quiet, contemplative abstraction where perception itself becomes the subject.

This show was inaugurated on 17th February 2026 by Honourable Guests – Amoli Jain, Naman Jain, Abhedya Jain, Prakash Waghmare, Milind Joshi, Ravindra Mardia, Ashok Hinge among others.

———Sushma Sabnis (Mumbai)

“Echoes Of Silence” Art Exhibition By Renowned Artists – Vikas Malhara, Hemant Dhane In Jehangir Art Gallery