Who's The One Insane (Set of 11) by Siddharth Soni

All these paintings are reconstructed from photographs taken at the time of demolition in 1992. In a satirical twist, all the human figures in those photographs have been replaced with the face of monkeys.

This metaphorical use of monkeys serves to highlight the absurdity of the situation and the blind adherence to ideologies that resulted into communal violence. So far more than 2,500 people have been killed (official data), thousands wounded and displaced due to these ideological contradictions. This chapter in our history underscores the folly of blindly following the dictates of others, akin to monkeys mimicking the actions of their peers. In a society where, individual perspectives are often overshadowed by the loud voices of a few, it is all too common for people to abandon critical thinking and simply follow the crowd. The use of monkeys in these paintings serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of such blind obedience.

This artwork was exhibited at Method Delhi in the group exhibition "Formation & Fracture" a group exhibition featuring alumni from IMMERSE by  Somaiya Vidyavihar University (July 2025).