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Artist: G R SANTOSH
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 49.8 x 34 in (126.5 x 86.4 cm)
Year: 1968

This evocative work by G. R. Santosh presents two forms that appear to merge within a serene and intimate space gently. Rendered through soft, fluid lines and a warm, harmonious palette, the composition evokes a sense of quiet closeness. The figures, though abstracted, suggest a deep emotional bond, one that transcends physical form and enters a more contemplative, almost spiritual realm. Santosh’s approach to abstraction here is not merely formal; it becomes a language through which emotion, balance, and unity are articulated. The painting carries a meditative quality, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect on themes of connection, comfort, and inner stillness.

This sensibility can be closely linked to the artist’s personal life. Born as Ghulam Rasool into a Kashmiri Muslim family, he later married his childhood sweetheart, Santosh, a Kashmiri Pandit. In a significant and unconventional gesture, he adopted her name, becoming G. R. Santosh. This decision led to his ostracization from sections of society, marking a profound personal rupture. Works such as this can be read as deeply introspective responses to that experience, where the merging of forms becomes symbolic of unity beyond social boundaries, expressing a longing for harmony, acceptance, and a deeply personal sense of belonging.

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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.