Untitled 

This untitled artwork by Jyoti Bhatt merges traditional Indian folk motifs with modern sensibilities. Bhatt, born in 1934, is known for his printmaking and his engagement with the rich visual culture of rural India. Here, we see a couple sheltered under an umbrella, emerging from a lotus, rendered in a style reminiscent of folk art. The work invites us to consider the dynamics of love and protection within the context of Indian society. What does it mean to offer shelter, both literally and figuratively? The umbrella, often a symbol of status, here becomes an intimate space shared by two individuals. Bhatt’s work often draws from his extensive documentation of folk art traditions, blending them with contemporary artistic practices. It's as if he's asking: How do we carry our histories with us? How do we reimagine them in the present? This piece feels like a tender embrace of the past, a meditation on the enduring power of love and connection across time.