Material Stories pays ode to a transformative period when artists began to experiment with a variety of mediums to arrive at a visual language that was indigenous, yet resonant with modern ideas. Materials once associated with folk traditions—like terracotta, wood, and thread—became central to contemporary expression. The works in this exhibition reveal how texture, form, and surface were used to blur the lines between painting, sculpture, and relief. Through this exploration, artists redefined the role of material—not just as a medium, but as a carrier of narrative, memory, and innovation.
Feauturing artists:
Balan Nambiar I C Douglas I Dattatraya Apte I Jyoti Bhatt I K Laxma Goud I K S KulkarniI
K S Radhakrishnan I Latika Katt I Manu Parekh I Piraji Sagara I R N Pasricha I Rabin Mondal
S Dhanapal I Satish Gujral I Shanti Dave I Shobha Broota