Fragments of a Past II Avani Bakaya
This painting is a part of a series on my grandparents and their move to Delhi during the pandemic. The painting is about my Nani, it shows faded images of a spine and pelvis merging into the tile, reminiscent of her days as a fulltime doctor. No longer in Kanpur, Nani floats in her most comfortable kaftan, dreaming of when she can return. She attempts to fill the void by keeping up with patients remotely, and bi-weekly charity clinic visits but the latticed door is a metaphor for a doorway to the past that is inaccessible.
This artwork was exhibited at Method Delhi in the group exhibition "Fresh Produce" (January 2025).
| Size | 24" x 24" |
| Medium |
Oil on Tile |
| Edition Size | Unique |
| Framing | Unstretched/Unframed |
| Year | 2024 |
| Certificate of Authenticity | Included |
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Avani Bakaya
Avani Bakaya, born in 1995, is an upcoming artist with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from the College of Art, Delhi. Graduating in 2017, she was awarded a first prize in her final year. Sponsored by the Raza Foundation, she debuted her first solo exhibition in October 2021 to commemorate 100 years of Raza. Based in Delhi, Avani is currently under the mentorship of renowned artist, Mr. Rameshwar Broota.
Avani has earned numerous accolades, including the Curators Art Grant in 2023. Her work has been featured at eminent national exhibitions and she has been a finalist in VAMA (2024), Lalit Kala Akademi, 63rd National exhibition (2023), CIMA Art Awards (2022), AIFACS (93rd & 94th), and Birla Academy of Art and Culture (55th). She has also been showcased in group exhibitions at various prestigious galleries, including Shridharani - Triveni Kala Sangam, Bikaner House, Visual Art Gallery IHC, Surrendra Paul Gallery, Young Collectors Weekend - Cultivate Global & Teesta Bhandare and Art for Change & Greenly Art Space – California.
