A Group Exhibition Rooted in the Rabi Season
Gallery Pradarshak presents Rabi: Harvesting Artistic Expression, a group exhibition of paintings inspired by the winter Rabi season—an agricultural cycle associated with patient growth, nourishment, and the quiet certainty of harvest. The exhibition will be on view from 30th January to 5th February 2026, and is open to all.
Harvest as Metaphor, Not Outcome
Using Rabi as a metaphor, the exhibition brings together contemporary artists who interpret harvest not as a final result, but as a process—one shaped by time, care, and accumulation. The works reflect themes of nurturing, renewal, emotional ripening, and inner transformation, translated into diverse visual vocabularies.
A Diverse Range of Artistic Voices
The participating artists include Anuradha Daate, Ashwini Athalye, Ganesh Apraj, Kailas Satambekar, Maitreyee Nimbolkar, Mary Tina Shamli Pillay, Meetul Agarwal, Nalini Joshi, Suchita Ambardekar, and Swapna Joshi. Together, they present a wide spectrum of painterly approaches that mirror different stages of growth and reflection.
From Village Landscapes to Inner Consciousness
The exhibition features Kailas Satambekar’s textured figurative works that pay tribute to village women and monsoon fields, while Ganesh Apraj explores colour as a form of consciousness. Ashwini Athalye’s symbolic abstractions map internal geographies of freedom and longing, and Nalini Joshi creates surreal, story-rich atmospheres that reward slow, attentive looking.
Nature, Memory, and Emotional Ripening
Nature’s rhythms resonate through Meetul Agarwal’s serene mixed-media works and Mary Tina Shamli Pillay’sluminous abstracts inspired by the joy and hope associated with harvest. Maitreyee Nimbolkar’s visual storytelling evokes ephemerality—like a fleeting memory, a sense of place, or the feeling of falling in love—adding a contemplative layer to the exhibition.
An Invitation to Pause and Reflect
Much like the Rabi season itself, the exhibition invites viewers to pause, reflect, and gather meaning. Through colour, texture, and narrative, the artists encourage an engagement with growth that is quiet, patient, and deeply personal. All artworks in the exhibition are available for purchase.
Exhibition Details
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Exhibition | Rabi: Harvesting Artistic Expression |
| Type | Group Exhibition of Paintings |
| Dates | 30 January – 5 February 2026 |
| Venue | Gallery Pradarshak, Khar West, Mumbai |
| Artists | Anuradha Daate, Ashwini Athalye, Ganesh Apraj, Kailas Satambekar, Maitreyee Nimbolkar, Mary Tina Shamli Pillay, Meetul Agarwal, Nalini Joshi, Suchita Ambardekar, Swapna Joshi |
| Entry | Open to all | Artworks available for purchase |
Conclusion
Rabi: Harvesting Artistic Expression positions artistic practice as a season of slow cultivation rather than instant yield. By drawing parallels between agriculture and creativity, the exhibition offers a thoughtful meditation on growth, memory, and transformation—inviting Mumbai audiences to gather meaning with patience and care.
