Dawn of a New Expression : Curated by Ruchi Sharma

“Dawn of a New Expression” brings together a diverse group of contemporary artists from Maharashtra whose practices reflect the dynamic shifts in visual language emerging from the region today. Featuring works by Amol Pawar, Dinakar Jadhav, Mamta Mondkar Shingade, Monica Ghule, Sachin Sagare, Sanjay Tikkal, Shrikant Kadam, Umakant Kanade, Vivek Kumavat, and Vivek Nimbolkar, this exhibition serves as a vibrant cross-section of artistic voices that blend tradition with experimentation.

Maharashtra has long been a cultural powerhouse with deep-rooted artistic traditions. This show captures the evolution of that heritage through the lens of each artist’s individual journey. From abstraction and symbolism to figuration and folk-infused contemporary forms, the artists interpret personal, social, and spiritual narratives with unique stylistic choices and mediums.

​The exhibition highlights the nuanced shifts in artistic thought—whether in the expressive figuration of Sachin Sagare, the spiritual minimalism of Shrikant Kadam, or the vivid symbolism in Amol Pawar’s mythological reimaginings. Artists like Dinakar Jadhav and Umakant Kanade bring bold colors and energetic brushstrokes, while Monica Ghule and Mamta Shingade infuse their work with sensitivity and feminine perspectives. Vivek Nimbolkar and Vivek Kumavat push boundaries of form and texture, adding a contemporary pulse to traditional contexts.

"Dawn of a New Expression" presents a fresh wave of artistic thought emerging from Maharashtra—a dynamic blend of identity, renewal, and innovation. This exhibition brings together diverse voices to reveal a new visual language that is redefining the contours of contemporary Indian art.

- Curator, Ruchi Sharma