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Artist: Amit Rajvanshi
Medium: Acrylic & Charcoal on Canvas
Size: 48 × 68 inches (121.92 × 172.72 cm)
Year: 2023
Amit Rajvanshi’s painting captures the quiet poetry of everyday life through a composition that feels both intimate and timeless. At the heart of the artwork are two seated figures engaged in a relaxed conversation, a moment so familiar and understated, yet rendered with such care that it becomes emblematic of deeper human connection. The scene, though simple in subject matter, is elevated through Rajvanshi’s refined visual language, marked by textured surfaces, a monochromatic palette, and a nuanced balance between realism and abstraction.
Set against a rich, deep purple background, the figures emerge in softened contrast, their forms defined through angular lines and tonal variations. This restrained palette, leaning into greys, muted whites, and subtle shadows, emphasizes the emotional core of the composition rather than distracting with color. The background's saturated hue provides a sense of calm introspection, allowing the viewer to focus fully on the interaction between the characters. It is in this understated treatment that Rajvanshi’s skill shines, offering not spectacle, but resonance.
The figures are rendered with quiet dignity, their gestures natural and their expressions subdued, inviting viewers to observe rather than interpret. The atmosphere is one of comfort and stillness, reinforced by the presence of small, lovingly detailed elements: a bowl of snacks placed casually within reach and a cat curled nearby in contented repose. These domestic touches add a layer of narrative richness, anchoring the scene in lived experience and evoking a sense of home, familiarity, and shared routine. Rajvanshi’s characteristic blend of realism and abstraction is evident in the way forms are simplified, yet remain expressive. The contours of the figures are precise yet stylized, reducing complexity without losing emotional depth. This formal economy is paired with a thoughtful compositional structure, where spatial relationships and negative space are carefully considered to draw the eye subtly from figure to detail to background and back again.
Painting is a meditation on togetherness, a celebration of those seemingly mundane moments that accumulate to form the substance of daily life. By stripping the scene of overt drama or vibrant color, Rajvanshi allows the emotional resonance of the subject to take center stage. It is a reminder that in a world often defined by movement and noise, stillness, companionship, and quiet conversation can be among the most profound expressions of human experience.
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Art has always, naturally, reflected the development and exploration of different thoughts and perceptions, and our current postmodern era is no different. It is interesting to see how art has evolved visually, yet the traditional methods of composing art remain a valid means of expression.
All it takes for an artist to rise above normalcy, is inspiration, which fuels his passion to paint beautiful creations throughout his life.
The valuable expression of art is always there with us, but now this expression is yet to take an interesting diversion with our art gallery, Gallery Silver Scapes, located in Hauz Khas Enclave. Art is no longer considered just decorative but has evolved and come forth as a major form of investment yielding high rates of returns for its buyers, making it an expression commonly used.
Mrs Mayor was walked into the art world by the legendary modernist Bimal Das Gupta, one of whose biggest collections remains with Gallery Silver Scapes. In the 1980s, as head and first curator of the Habiart Gallery founded by Mrs Rekha Modi — a childhood friend — Mrs Mayor worked closely with and curated shows for renowned artists such as A Ramachandran, GR Santosh, Rameshwar Broota, Sakti Burman, MK Bardhan, Dhiraj Chaudhury, M Sivanesan, and Arup Das among others.
Besides modern masters, she also worked with young contemporaries such as Sudip Roy, Paresh Maity, Subroto Kundu, Vinod Sharma, and many more. Artworks commissioned by her are now part of prestigious collections, such as those of the India Habitat Centre, Ranbaxy, Pepsi, Hotel Lalit, Bank of America, and many more private and public collections.