Palette Art Gallery in New Delhi presents ‘Where the Sky Remembers’, a solo exhibition of paintings by artist Ashish Kushwaha. The exhibition brings together a body of recent works that explore landscape as a site of memory, ecological reflection, and quiet resistance. It will be on view from 23 April to 23 May 2026.
Exhibition Overview
The exhibition features watercolours on paper and acrylic paintings on canvas, highlighting Kushwaha’s engagement with expansive terrains and atmospheric skies. His works depict landscapes where human presence is minimal, allowing nature to take visual and conceptual precedence.
Artist Background
Born in 1987 in Chhattisgarh, Kushwaha grew up in a farming family, shaping his early relationship with land and environment. He studied painting at Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, and later spent time at Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal. He currently lives and works at the Kaladham Artist Colony in Greater Noida.
Landscape as Memory and Ecology
Kushwaha’s paintings expand the idea of landscape beyond representation. His compositions include distant horizons, mountains, and water bodies, often set under expansive skies. These works reflect concerns around urbanisation and environmental change, with subtle signs of human presence embedded within the terrain.
Visual Language and Themes
The artist’s use of luminous colours—pinks, blues, and greens—creates dreamlike environments that balance realism with imagination. Animals frequently appear in his works, reinforcing a shared ecological space where humans are not central but part of a larger system.
Key Elements in the Exhibition
- Watercolour and acrylic landscapes
- Minimal human presence with symbolic traces
- Recurring motifs of animals and natural habitats
- Vivid colour palette creating atmospheric depth
Influence of Travel
Travel to Himalayan regions such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir informs Kushwaha’s visual language. His paintings translate these experiences into emotional and atmospheric impressions rather than literal depictions.
About the Gallery
Founded in 2001 by designers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Palette Art Gallery has played a significant role in supporting contemporary Indian artists. The gallery has presented several notable exhibitions and continues to foster emerging artistic practices within India’s art landscape.
Visitor Information
| Aspects | Details |
| Artist | Where the Sky Remembers |
| Artist | Ashish Kushwaha |
| Venue | Palette Art Gallery, 14, Golf Links, New Delhi – 110003 |
| City | New Delhi |
| Opening Date | 23 April 2026 |
| Exhibition Dates | 23 April – 23 May 2026 |
| Organiser | Palette Art Gallery |
| Entry / Tickets | Free Entry |
The exhibition will be held at Palette Art Gallery, Golf Links, New Delhi. It will run from 23 April to 23 May 2026, with visiting hours from 11 am to 7 pm.
Takeaway
Where the Sky Remembers presents a contemplative body of work that reflects on the relationship between humans and the natural world. Through layered landscapes and atmospheric compositions, the exhibition invites viewers to reconsider ecological balance and their place within it. The show contributes to ongoing conversations in contemporary Indian art around environment, memory, and visual storytelling.
