New Delhi, October 25, 2025: Thirty acclaimed artists from across India will come together for “Melange of Memories: Thirty Artists Reimagine the Poetics of Memory,” a major group exhibition curated by noted art critic and curator JohnyML, and presented by Kali Charan Padhi, artist and director of CanonFire Creatives, Bhubaneswar. The exhibition will be held from October 31 to November 4, 2025, at the LTC Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi.
As the title suggests, Melange of Memories explores the confluence of personal, cultural, and historical memories through a diverse range of artistic practices. The show brings together artists with shared academic roots from India’s premier art institutions, yet whose creative journeys have evolved through distinct geographies and life experiences.
Curator JohnyML notes, “Each artist reflects how memory becomes the foundation of identity — shaping visual thought, emotion, and style across time and space.” Rejecting rigid thematic boundaries, the exhibition celebrates freedom and diversity in artistic expression, creating a vibrant dialogue between generations and sensibilities.
A Confluence of Styles and Sensibilities
Among the featured artists, Shabana Quadri and Jyoti Khushwaha explore abstraction through colour and texture, while veteran artist Vrindavan Solanki brings the meditative calm of Indian modernism through his poised figurative compositions. Supriya Amber celebrates womanhood through her depictions of tribal women as icons of strength and freedom.
Abstract artist Yusuf presents lyrical compositions marked by rhythmic lines and colour fields, whereas Rajesh Singh and Promud Boruah experiment with spatial abstraction to evoke cosmic and psychological landscapes.
Kumar Vikas Saxena juxtaposes architecture and human confinement to interrogate the presence of history in contemporary life. Rohit Supakar captures the dualities of modernity through photorealism, while Rahul Mitra reinterprets Dante’s Inferno as a modern-day purgatory. Kanha Behera and Gurmeet Marwah revisit folk and childhood memories through dynamic imagery rooted in local traditions.
Tradition, Identity, and Transformation
Dileep Sharma’s hybrid figures oscillate between the divine and the demonic, reflecting modern identity crises, while Laxman Aelay portrays rural women with grace and dignity. Ganapati Hegde’s detailed studies of flora and fauna infuse humour and tenderness into nature’s beauty. Anand Panchal and Manish Chavda capture rural life and spiritual calm through poetic compositions.
Artists like Sujata Achrekar, Shubhendu Mishra, and Nishant Dange engage with spirituality, transformation, and craft heritage. Nagesh Goud Bolgum reimagines Krishna through vibrant mythological symbolism, and Santhana Krishnan merges painting and object to question perception itself.
From Sanghapal Mhaske’s expressive portraits and Aalap Shah’s meditative minimalism to Sachin Jaltare’s fusion of figuration and abstraction, the exhibition covers a wide aesthetic spectrum. Bipin Martha, M. Narayana, Asit Kumar Patnaik, Ramesh Gorjala, and Gurudas Shenoy further expand the dialogue between classical traditions and contemporary innovation.
A Visual Symphony of Memory and Meaning
Together, these artists offer a panoramic view of contemporary Indian art — where abstraction and figuration, spirituality and modernity, coexist in visual harmony. Through memory, each artist constructs worlds that are both intimate and universal, reflecting individual emotions and collective experience.
Curator JohnyML emphasizes, “These artists represent a cross-section of India’s visual culture. Their works embody memory not as nostalgia, but as a living archive of experience.”
Presenter Kali Charan Padhi adds, “Melange of Memories is a celebration of our shared aesthetic and emotional landscape — where memory becomes a bridge between the past and the present.”
Exhibition Details
Title: Melange of Memories: Thirty Artists Reimagine the Poetics of Memory
Curator: JohnyML
Presented by: Kali Charan Padhi, CanonFire Creatives, Bhubaneswar
Venue: LTC Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi
Dates: October 31 – November 4, 2025
