“Shapes of Joy”(Patake) Solo Show of Paintings by artist Asha Anil Phadatare in Jehangir Art Gallery

From 11th to 17th August 2025, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, will host Shapes of Joy(Patake), an art exhibition by contemporary artist Asha Anil Phadatare The showcase will be open to visitors daily from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the iconic Kala Ghoda venue.

 

Artist: Asha Anil Phadatare

For Asha, painting is more than just a creative pursuit—it is a necessity of life. She describes it as a pure and naïve form of sharp expression, a language of emotions that she has honed over the years. Yet, she humbly admits that the true purpose behind her work remains elusive. “Honestly, I would never get the answer,” she reflects, underscoring the deep, personal mystery that fuels her artistic journey.

 

She describes her process as slowly unraveling the meaning of the constant churn of thoughts within. Hidden emotions gradually take form in the mind, eventually finding their way onto the canvas. Sometimes a painting reaches completion; at other times, it remains unfinished. This cycle has been unfolding for many years. Still, the question lingers—why painting? She doesn’t dwell on the answer; in fact, she feels it makes little difference whether it exists or not. For her, the language of painting naturally draws her toward life’s simplest moments, leaving no burden of completeness or incompleteness—just as hunger is met with the simple act of eating.

 

Asha finds a deep fascination in shapes. They emerge directly from life, often ignored in our daily experience. Then, unexpectedly, a shape asserts its presence, and suddenly its beauty becomes visible. As it begins to take form on the canvas, she remains in awe of this transformation.

 

Triangles, in particular, hold a special place in her artistic vision. From village fairs to urban celebrations, from community gatherings to private courtyards, strings of fluttering pennants—tiny colorful triangles—have always been part of the scene. Whether in processions, markets, or festive courtyards, these shapes seem to line up like a school of sparrows in flight. Painting these rhythmic, fluttering triangles has now become her daily ritual—a joyful meditation that ties together the spirit of her work.

 

The exhibition promises to offer visitors an intimate glimpse into Asha’s world—a place where overlooked shapes find voice, form, and life in vibrant compositions.

From: 11^th to 17^th August 2025

“Shapes of Joy”(Patake)

An Art Exhibition by contemporary artist Asha Anil Phadatare

 

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 7020742930