Artisera presents The Mark of the Matrix – Impressions from Contemporary Indian Printmaking, a group exhibition bringing together the work of eleven contemporary Indian printmakers. On view from 8 August to 10 September 2026 at Artisera’s gallery in Indiranagar, Bangalore, the exhibition examines the breadth of printmaking practices across India and highlights the medium as an original artistic form rather than a process of reproduction.
Exhibition Overview
The exhibition features works by Durgadas Garai, Dushyant Patel, Jayasimha Chandrashekar, Leticia Alvares, Nisha Dhinwa, Priyoum Talukdar, Swapnesh Vaigankar, Tsering Negi, Venugopal V G, Vijay Bagodi, and Vishakha Apte. Representing senior, mid-career, and emerging practitioners, the participating artists showcase a range of approaches to contemporary printmaking.
Visitors can view works created using diverse techniques, including:
- Woodcut
- Etching
- Aquatint
- Engraving
- Drypoint
- Lithography
- Serigraphy
- Algraphy
These works demonstrate the technical and conceptual possibilities of printmaking while foregrounding the role of process, craftsmanship, and material engagement.
The Matrix Lab
Alongside the exhibition, Artisera introduces The Matrix Lab, an educational component that focuses on the processes behind printmaking. Visitors can encounter matrices, proofs, tools, and preparatory stages that contribute to the final artwork.
By presenting the often unseen stages of artistic production, The Matrix Lab offers insight into how prints are conceived, developed, and realised. The initiative encourages audiences to engage more closely with the medium and understand the relationship between artist, material, and process.
Building a Platform for Printmaking
According to Artisera, The Mark of the Matrix marks the inaugural edition of what it hopes will become an annual platform dedicated to contemporary Indian printmaking. The exhibition seeks to expand visibility for artists working in the medium and foster greater engagement with printmaking in Bangalore.
Visitor Information
The exhibition will be open at Artisera’s gallery in Indiranagar from 8 August to 10 September 2026. Visitors can explore both the exhibited works and The Matrix Lab during regular gallery hours.
| Event | Details |
| Name | The Mark of the Matrix — Impressions from Contemporary Indian Printmaking |
| Venue | Artisera Gallery, 3rd Floor, B.K.N. Ambaram Estates, 648/L, 1st Main, Indiranagar Stage 1 |
| City | Bangalore |
| Date | 8 August – 10 September 2026 |
| Time | Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Organiser | Artisera |
| Website | www.artisera.com |
Final Thought
The Mark of the Matrix offers audiences an opportunity to engage with contemporary Indian printmaking through the works of eleven artists from across the country. By pairing finished artworks with insights into the processes behind them, the exhibition highlights the significance of printmaking within contemporary artistic practice while contributing to broader conversations around materiality, craftsmanship, and artistic production.
