Protagonist and his Clock of Apocalypse

This constant information overload is what the artist focuses on. “It changes the way we perceive and communicate our reality. Sometimes, it is a reality that we have experienced through the media,” he points out. Santhosh remarks that his works only hold up a mirror to reality. This thought stitches together the series of artworks and sculptures to be displayed at the Special Projects Space at the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum. When we wonder about the coincidence of an artwork inspired by historical conflict being displayed in a museum, Santhosh disagrees. He says, “The works themselves are distinct from the space. They do not mirror or reflect its context in that sense, and are displayed in the special project space.”

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While the series of paintings were created over the period of two to three years, the artist has been working on one of the sculptures on and off since 2011. “There are some works you keep returning to. This was one of them. It depicts the history of the constant economic upheavals that have taken place over the last decade,” he remarks.

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Despite showcasing his works across the globe, Santhosh remains an elusive figure for Mumbai. Any particular reason, we prod. “It so happened that I was travelling, and then again, I work at my own pace, which makes the show rare. But I plan to host a few more shows in the city now,” he shares. Of course, if conflict be the food of his art, there is enough for him right now to play on. 

ON December 12, 6 pm to 8 pm (preview); December 14 to February 11, 2024 (except Wednesdays), 10 am to 5.30 pm 
AT Special Projects Space, Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Byculla. 
FREE