New Delhi, January 15, 2025: Mayur & Tushar Vayeda are among the most creative artists from the Warli tribe with important books and exhibitions to their credit. Their works are a part of important institutional and museum collections internationally.
The current solo exhibition has more than thirty works on display in various mediums including cloth. One of the highlights of the exhibition is a mural measuring more than 20 feet that has been created on-site.
In all their works, Vayeda Brothers’ captivating visuals and easy storytelling style fuse their perceptions of the modern world with their tribe’s unique visual language. Perhaps the most versatile artists of the Warli art tradition, the Vayedas use their inherited forms in very current and expressive ways, while experimenting with innovative subjects and new ideas.
This exhibition delves into the unexplored myths, stories, and knowledge systems of the Warli Indigenous tribe, presented through three distinct sections: Origin, Original, and Experimentation. The “Origin” section brings forth traditional motifs and forms, shedding light on the deep-rooted myths and ancient stories that have shaped the Warli culture. In “Original,” they explore the potential of Warli art as a language to express the mysteries of the tribe’s worldview. “Experimentation” challenges the boundaries of this age-old art form by fusing traditional practices with modern techniques. This section explores new possibilities for Warli art, reinterpreting it in ways that bring its ancient knowledge systems into dialogue with today’s world.
“The exhibition aims to celebrate the timeless essence of Warli art while charting new pathways for its future, ensuring that the unexplored stories and wisdom of the Warli tribe continue to resonate for generations to come,” said Mayur and Tushar Vayeda.
“The works in this exhibition are worlds of new imaginations. They are painstakingly made, retaining ancient forms, but depicting new realities. “Sacred Lines” for example could be an aerial view of an urban highway, or “Unending Spirit” alien markings on an earthy landscape. Each painting has its own story, but also holds many narratives, all at once.” said artist Ravi Agarwal.
Anubhav Nath, Director of Ojas Art, said, “We are excited to host Mayur & Tushar Vayeda’s first solo show in Delhi at the same time as their ongoing solo show, Bija at the Spore Initiative in Berlin, which gets over in February. The Vayedas with their unique interpretation of Warli art already have a strong international presence.”
“Museums across the world have been keen on collecting material of anthropological significance. Since the introduction of Jivya to the West and the famous collaborative art project with Richard Long, Warli canvases are an acclaimed collectible today. It is noteworthy that the Vayeda’s contemporary interpretations are part of some respectable collections viz. The Art Institute of Chicago, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art,” observes Nikhil Purohit, artist and researcher.
- Exhibition: Sacred Lines by Mayur & Tushar Vayeda (Solo Show)
- Date: January 19 – March 23, 2025
- Time: 11 am to 7 pm daily. Closed on Mondays, January 26 and Holi.
- Venue: Ojas Art @ 1AQ, Near Qutab Minar, Mehrauli, Delhi 110 030
