Indigenous Accents, a Solo Exhibition by Artist Raj Kishore Gupta

Indigenous Accents, a solo exhibition by artist Raj Kishore Gupta, has opened to art lovers, drawing inspiration from tribal and folk cultures from across the world. Curated by Uma Nair and organised by the RK Gupta Foundation, the exhibition presents works created largely during the pandemic, exploring themes of memory, landscape, and cultural heritage.

Executed in acrylic on resin, live-edge wood slabs, and circular tree trunks, the artworks reflect Gupta’s engagement with indigenous visual traditions while remaining deeply rooted in Indian folk art. Speaking about his inspiration, Gupta said,

“I found that the paintings of all the tribal communities were about their soil, land and traditions. That deep-rooted love for their nations and their understanding of animals, plants, hills, and the great creek beds of the Australian Aborigines are truly special. I realised that everything is about the stories of their own country.”

Curator Uma Nair remarked,

“The range and depth of these works create an oasis for the mind. When we look at the Warli motifs on wood, history comes alive. Raj Kishore Gupta’s works beautifully bridge indigenous traditions from across continents while remaining deeply rooted in India’s folk heritage.”

The exhibition was attended by several distinguished guests from the art and cultural fraternity, including Aman Nath, artist Sidharth, Poonam Bhatnagar, photographer Manoj Arora, along with collectors, artists, and art enthusiasts, making the evening a memorable celebration of indigenous artistic traditions.