Indigenous Accents – a solo exhibition by Raj Kishore Gupta

Bikaner House will present Indigenous Accents, a solo exhibition by Chandigarh-based artist Raj Kishore Gupta, bringing together a significant body of work that reflects his long-standing engagement with indigenous visual traditions from across the world. Curated by Uma Nair, the exhibition also marks the inaugural presentation of the Raj Kishore Gupta Foundation, established by Aashita Gupta.

Created during the Covid pandemic, the exhibition explores the artistic and cultural connections between indigenous traditions from India, Africa, and Australia. Drawing inspiration from practices such as Warli, Gond, Phulkari, Pahadi, African, and Australian Aboriginal art, Gupta’s works examine themes of land, memory, storytelling, community, and cultural continuity that transcend geographical boundaries.

A distinctive aspect of Gupta’s practice is his relationship with material. Working across resin, live-edge wood, tree trunks, wooden beams, and unconventional surfaces, he treats wood not merely as a canvas but as an active collaborator. The natural grain, contours, knots, cracks, and textures of the material become integral to the final artwork, creating works that exist between painting, sculpture, and object-making.

The exhibition also reflects on concerns that have shaped Gupta’s artistic journey for more than four decades. From his early training in printmaking in Chandigarh to his continued experimentation with texture, pattern, and materiality, the works reveal an artist deeply engaged with process, craftsmanship, and cultural memory.

Adding another dimension to the exhibition, visitors will also be able to view a series of portraits of the artist by acclaimed photographer Avani Rai, offering an intimate glimpse into the life and practice behind the artworks.

Exhibition Details

Exhibition: Indigenous Accents
Artist: Raj Kishore Gupta
Curator: Uma Nair
Venue: LTC Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi
Dates: 2 July – 6 July 2026

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