Goodman Gallery is pleased to present Climacteric Whispers, Vibha Galhotra’s first solo UK exhibition, showcasing the evolution of her environmental and conceptual art practice over the past fifteen years. Through multimedia works, Galhotra explores how human actions impact our planet, posing the question: Do we truly understand the consequences of our choices?
"This exhibition at Goodman is a significant moment for me as an artist. Introducing my work to UK audiences allows for a broader conversation about the urgent environmental issues we face globally." - Galhotra
Her work shares conceptual links with land art movements of the 1960s and 70s. Galhotra also draws from varying disciplines - including ecology, economics and spirituality - to inform a poetic visual and renewed response to the impact of human activity.
For ‘Climacteric Whispers’, the centrepiece for the exhibition is taken from the artist’s ‘WOUNDED’ series. This body of work alludes to the scars humanity leaves on the planet through self-centred actions. The process of scar-making on the works’ surface becomes a metaphor for the perceived pain of the earth and its fragile state, with paper casts bearing the imprint of sharp objects. The technique used revisits the "Wound" work of her favourite Indian artist, Somnath Hore, who employs a similar approach.
In ‘FLOW’, Galhotra repurposes traditional Indian anklet bells, or ghungroos, used in classical dance and ornamentation, for silent contemplation. By detaching the ghungroos from their musical and rhythmic essence, she creates new movements and patterns that visually represent the voiceless and degrading environment. The structure of ‘FLOW’ mimics the path of the Yamuna River, highlighting how pollution has turned this sacred river into a hazard.
The exhibition also features the artist’s latest work ‘From the series Beneath’. This is an extension of her largest project ‘Future Fables’ which delves into the intricate transformation of modern urban environments and addresses the profound impact of wars and natural disasters.
Another iteration of this project will be produced during the artist’s residency at the NIROX Foundation in South Africa later this year.
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Her diverse interventions in our planet’s habitat and beyond serve as a powerful call to action, reminding us of the need to change our ways before it’s too late.
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