URBAN WHISPERS Solo Show Of Paintings By Renowned Artist Ajit Deswandikar At Jehangir Art Gallery

From 11^th to 17^th February 2025

“Urban Whispers”

The Cityscapes by renowned artist Ajit Deswandikar

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9322234057

This show was inaugurated on 11^th February 2025 by Chief Guest Shri.Prakash Bal Joshi(Senior Journalist, Eminent Artist, and Writer), Guests of Honor Dr. Sanjay Bhide(Founder & Convenor, Trans Asian Chamber of Commerce & Industry), Shri. Aleksander Perminov(Representative, Russian Chamber of Commerce & Industry), Shri. Jesus Alejandro De la Rosa (Consul of Mexico), Shri. Graham London (Graffic Artist from UK). Smt. Fiona Graham Rouse Art Lover and the Wife of Consul General of New Zealand), Smt. Sarala N. (Managing Director, Artquest Art Gallery(AAG).

Urban Whispers: The Cityscapes of Ajit Deswandikar Ajit Deswandikar’s upcoming solo show offers a poignant glimpse into the heart of India’s urban existence. With a masterful hand, he captures the hustle and quietude of city streets, where life unfolds in layers. His subdued palette of whites and greys mirrors the muted tones of urban chaos. Yet, amidst the quiet monotones, a splash of vibrant color breathes life into his compositions. Rickshaw pullers pause mid-journey, their silhouettes etched against crumbling buildings. Vendors gather in bustling markets, their movements merging into a rhythmic urban dance. Streams of water wind their way through the city, reflecting the gritty skyline. Tall, looming structures frame the horizon, marking the city’s relentless growth. The skylines Deswandikar paints are not mere backdrops but protagonists in their own right. His work speaks of the fragile balance between progress and the remnants of the past. Through restrained hues, he conveys the resilience of those who inhabit these spaces. A lone streak of red or yellow symbolizes hope amid the greys of urban monotony. The artist’s brush strokes are deliberate yet fluid, echoing the city’s dynamism. Every frame is a narrative, alive with the pulse of humanity and its struggles. Deswandikar’s cityscapes are not just visuals but a sensory experience. You can almost hear the honking rickshaws and the chatter of street vendors. The juxtaposition of stillness and motion defines his artistic language. In his work, modernity coexists with traces of a simpler, bygone era. Ajit Deswandikar invites us to pause and reflect on our relationship with urban spaces. His paintings remind us that beneath the grey, every city holds a vivid, untold story.

———- Prakash Bal Joshi