Gallery Silver Scpaes
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Artist: Hari Ambadas Gade
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 42 × 36 inches (106.68 × 91.44 cm)
Year: Circa 1960s
An evocative fusion of abstract expression and urban realism characterizes this compelling artwork, which captures the pulsating energy and complexity of post-independence India. Through a sophisticated interplay of geometric abstraction and expressive brushwork, the artist explores themes of transformation, nostalgia, and cultural flux, reflecting the dynamic evolution of India’s identity in the mid-20th century. The composition is anchored in a muted palette, where subdued earth tones and softened hues create a contemplative atmosphere. This restrained chromatic scheme evokes a sense of impermanence and historical reflection, suggesting the passage of time and the layered narratives embedded within the urban landscape. The colors harmonize with the structured forms, contributing to a poetic tension between solidity and ephemerality.
Geometric shapes dominate the canvas, fragmented and interlocking to evoke architectural forms, streetscapes, and the bustling environment of rapidly modernizing Indian cities. These abstracted elements are punctuated by vigorous brushstrokes that introduce movement and vitality, capturing the ceaseless flux of urban life. The artist’s deft layering of form and gesture results in a dynamic spatial complexity that invites viewers to engage with the cityscape both visually and conceptually. Embedded within this abstraction is a nuanced commentary on India’s socio-political transformation after independence. The artwork resonates with a collective memory of change, embracing progress while grappling with the uncertainties and disruptions that accompany rapid modernization. The fragmented forms symbolize not only the physical landscape but also the fragmented identities and aspirations of a nation redefining itself.
The artist’s distinctive style positions this work within the broader trajectory of modern Indian art, where abstraction became a vital language for negotiating tradition and innovation. By melding local themes with international artistic idioms, the painting reflects the hybrid nature of India’s modern cultural consciousness and the artist’s pivotal role in shaping it. This piece stands as a testament to the enduring power of abstraction to convey complex historical and emotional realities. It invites viewers to reflect on the interplay between place, memory, and identity, offering a richly layered meditation on the urban experience and India’s evolving narrative
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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.