Still Life

The works are often sparse,with focus on a central motif. For instance,Baswani’s engagement ring with knots of threads passing through is an analogy of the shahtoosh shawl with reference to the lives of women. Like shahtoosh is tested by passing through the ring,a woman has to go through the test of the ring. Then there is Day… everyday where she lists the SMSes she has to send in a day,delegating various tasks. In Pierced Comfort,a long needle pierces through a stack of pillows,portraying the frustration of being unable to fulfil her responsibilities despite multitasking. “I have a pink bolster and this work is a take-off from there. It has a needle passing through it,pricking it,indicating how one is always guilty about not managing to do more in the time available,” says Baswani.

The adjacent set of canvases impress with their muted tones. The use of tea water as colour seems perfect for depiction of Baswani’s numerous tours across the world,from Mandu to Jaisalmer,Jerusalem and Egypt,between 2007 and 2009. “It all comes from my memories,things that left an impression” says Baswani,who also makes an impact with a sole sculpture in the show. Titled Corazon Rosa (Spanish for red rose) the iron armour has a rose tucked inside. “It’s a protective armour. Family,children and the close ones are all close to the heart,protected inside,” says Baswani. In her next show,she intends to dabble with video manner. “It’ll be another three-four years though,” she smiles.

The exhibition at Gallery Espace,New Friends Colony,is on till November 10. 26922947. Contact: 26922947

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