Portrait by Jagdish Swaminathan (left) Portrait by Prabhakar Barwe (Right)
Mumbai, Nov 16 – The first major art fair in the city, Art Mumbai, presents a significant group exhibition titled ‘Tales of Transcendence,’ featuring rare and lesser-known aspects of the works of five celebrated artists—Amrita Sher-Gil, Akbar Padamsee, Ganesh Pyne, Prabhakar Barwe, and Jagdish Swaminathan. The exhibition, hosted by Progressive Art Gallery at Booth 51, runs from November 16 to 19.
The exhibition highlights Amrita Sher-Gil’s 1939 portrait of her husband Victor Egan, possibly her last portrait before her death in 1941. The portrait, a return to Western techniques in realism, offers an informal and sympathetic study of Victor Egan.
Jagdish Swaminathan’s series on ‘Bird, Mountain, Tree, and Reflection’ features four vibrant depictions of nature and indigenous art, marking a phase in his artistic career that introduces mountains or rocks in various hues, accompanied by the presence of a bird or a flower.
Prabhakar Barwe’s mix media works, showcasing minimal abstractions, reflect the power of minimalism and the subtle nuances of existence. Akbar Padamsee’s ‘Metascapes’ and charcoal works, characterized by grandiosity and sweeping vision, are also on display.
The exhibition further presents Ganesh Pyne’s ethereal compositions, including depictions of Mahabharata character Abhimanyu, a money lender, and a Baul singer.
Art enthusiasts and connoisseurs can explore these rare facets of Indian modernism at the Progressive Art Gallery’s booth during Art Mumbai, celebrating the artistic brilliance of these iconic figures.
