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Artist: Amit Rajvanshi
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 48 × 24 inches (121.92 × 60.96 cm)
Year: 2024
A striking study of human and animal companionship rendered against a deep purple background that unifies the two panels with a sense of quiet intensity. The work’s graphic stylization and restrained monochromatic palette evoke an interplay of form and emotion, offering viewers an intimate glimpse into moments of contemplative stillness shared between the figures and their animal companions.
The left panel features a woman portrayed in profile, her figure defined by clean, bold lines and intricate patterns that suggest the folds and textures of a traditional dress or sari. Her calm demeanor and slightly downward gaze create an atmosphere of introspection, enhanced by the presence of a small stylized animal, reminiscent of a cat or tiger, near her legs. This creature’s poised presence acts as both companion and silent witness, reinforcing the thematic interplay between humanity and nature that pervades the composition.
Opposite her, the right panel mirrors this contemplative tone through the figure of a man, also rendered in profile with a similarly stylized aesthetic. His attire is marked by neutral tones and patterned surfaces, creating a harmonious visual balance with the woman’s figure. Accompanying him is a dog, depicted in the same graphic style and positioned slightly ahead, emphasizing a subtle narrative of loyalty and shared presence. The posture and orientation of both figures suggest a narrative of quiet connection, though their gazes remain inward, emphasizing solitude within togetherness.
Rajvanshi’s adept use of black and white against the saturated purple background recalls the effect of pencil or charcoal drawings, infusing the diptych with a textural complexity that enhances its emotional depth. The sharp contrast between the figures and the background emphasizes their forms while maintaining an ethereal softness, reflecting the artist’s skill in balancing graphic clarity with expressive nuance. Through this diptych, Amit Rajvanshi masterfully explores themes of companionship, cultural identity, and introspection, employing a minimalist yet richly patterned approach that invites viewers to reflect on the subtle dynamics between humans and their animal counterparts. The work’s sophisticated compositional balance and evocative symbolism situate it firmly within contemporary explorations of narrative and abstraction in Indian art, highlighting Rajvanshi’s unique voice and artistic vision.
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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.