"Relations" - "A Solo Show of Paintings & Drawings by Renowned Artist Sajal Kanti Mitra at Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai

In the works of Sajal Kanti Mitra, figuration and abstraction exist in a continuous, deliberate dialogue. His paintings unfold within a threshold space where faces, bodies, and gestures momentarily emerge from layered fields of colour, only to recede again into atmosphere and rhythm. Rather than offering linear narratives, the works propose states of becoming, images held in suspension, as if caught between thought and emotion.

Recent painting by Sajal Kanti Mitra

Mitra’s visual language is rooted in an urban consciousness, yet it is tempered by an inward, almost musical lyricism. The recurring female forms across his canvases function less as portraits and more as presences, self-contained, introspective, and quietly resonant. Their elongated physiognomies and gently fractured planes evoke relational memory, suggesting how identities are shaped through closeness, distance, and unspoken exchange rather than fixed definition.

Colour operates here as cadence rather than embellishment. Dense reds and ochres lend gravity and corporeal weight, while blues and greens open into contemplative, meditative intervals. The worked surfaces scraped, layered, and reassembled, retain traces of process, allowing the act of painting itself to register as an attentive, almost listening gesture.

Artist: Sajal Kanti Mitra

Seen together, the exhibition reads as a sustained meditation on rhythm: of bodies, emotions, and lived urban experience filtered through personal mythology. Mitra does not seek resolution; instead, he holds form at the edge of recognition, inviting the viewer into a quiet, continuous encounter.

Sushma Sabnis

Mumbai

From: 13th to 19th January 2026 “RELATIONS”

An Exhibition of Paintings & Drawings

By Eminent artist Sajal Kanti Mitra

VENUE: Jehangir Art Gallery, 161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing:11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9831429243

“Sacred India” 17th Solo Show of Paintings By Renowned artist Paramesh Paul

Mumbai based Renowned artist Parameh Paul will be displayed his recent work series named –“Sacred India” at Nehru Centre Art Gallery, AC Gallery, Worli, Mumbai from 13th to 19th January 2026 between 11am to 7pm

Artist: Parameh Paul

A Luminous Journey through Sacred Sites Paramesh Paul pays an earnest and deeply emotive tribute to the scenic and sacred beauty of places like Varanasi and Pandharpur. In glowing, warm colours — amber, gold, and vermilion — these works are created with utmost care and devotion. A sense of awe is evoked through the dense compositions, while a serene, sublime calm pervades the picture space, immersing the viewer in prayer-like feelings, known and ‘unknown’, In a work, the sky shines with saturated oranges and golds, while floating, Diya's and lotus blooms transform the river itself into an altar — majestic, fluid, and sanctified. The Ghats of Varanasi at dusk, the sculpted Nandi, the pilgrims and devotees performing rituals, lend the paintings a rich narrative fullness, conveying faith as a lived, luminous presence. Scripted with fine, brooding strokes, these paintings are soothing and richly rewarding on both visual and emotional terms. 

The lines and forms that construct boats and houses have a quiet charm. Details of rituals — aarti, bathing, prayer, procession — and of temples, pavilions, and arches, are sensitively rendered; they carry a fascinating presence and grace, binding all elements into a shared ceremonial glow. In another piece, the palette shifts to greys, ash-whites, muted blues, and smoky browns. Against this subdued ground, ornate bamboo chhatris punctuate the surface, as if reflecting continuity — ritual, belief, and the ceaseless flow of life along the river. India is a vast land with various traditions of celebration, devotion, worship, and holy places. Works such as these, recalling the “purity” of the sacred riverine sites on painterly terms, are a noteworthy aspiration.

Prayag Shukla

Poet & Art Critic

January 13 to 19, 2026 - “Sacred India” - 17th Solo Show of Paintings By Renowned artist Paramesh Paul

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VENUE:  Nehru Centre Art Gallery, AC Gallery, Discovery of India Building

Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400018, Timing: 11am to 7pm, Contact: +91 9833748993

THE MIGHTY FACES: Mapping the Human Psyche Through Drawing

Nippon Gallery presents The Mighty Faces: Meet the Human Psyche, a compelling solo exhibition by Prashalee Gaikwad that explores the complexities of the human mind through raw, instinctive drawing and expressive portraiture.

Artist: Prashalee Gaikwad

In an age dominated by polished images and digital perfection, The Mighty Faces returns the viewer to something visceral and deeply human. The faces that emerge in this body of work are not conventional portraits; they are fragmented, distorted, and layered with relentless mark-making. Scribbles interrupt facial features, forms overlap, and lines repeat obsessively—evoking mental noise, overthinking, suppressed emotions, and internal conflict.

Bold strokes and chaotic gestures create a sense of urgency and restlessness. Eyes often appear distant or heavy, suggesting exhaustion, detachment, or introspection, while exaggerated or restrained mouths speak of emotions oscillating between silence and release. Rejecting realism in favour of emotional truth, the works present the psyche as fluid, unstable, and vulnerable.

Rather than portraying the mind as calm or resolved, the exhibition embraces contradiction and disorder. Each face becomes a psychological map—revealing how identity is shaped by unseen internal struggles as much as by outward appearances. Though deeply personal, the works resonate universally, inviting viewers to confront discomfort, recognise shared emotional states, and reflect on their own inner worlds.

Meet the Human Psyche stands as an honest and unapologetic exploration of the mind—layered, noisy, fragile, and profoundly human.

Exhibition Details

THE MIGHTY FACES

Meet the Human Psyche – Opening Artist: Prashalee Gaikwad

Exhibition Type: Solo Show

+91 7700958288 / Pg.studio@prashaleeg.com

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Preview: 📅 6th January 2026 / 🕠 5:30 pm onwards

Exhibition Dates: 📅 6th – 11th January 2026

🕒 Daily: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Venue: Gallery Nippon, 30/32, 2nd Floor, Deval Chambers, Nana Bhai Lane, Flora Fountain,Fort, Mumbai – 400 001