A new group exhibition titled Cartographies of the Inner World will open on 15 May at 47-A Gallery in Khotachiwadi, Mumbai. Presented by KYNKYNY Art Gallery, the exhibition marks the Bengaluru-based gallery’s debut in Mumbai and brings together seven contemporary women artists whose works explore memory, mythology, personal history and the natural world.
A Collective Exploration of Inner Landscapes
The exhibition features Dimpy Menon, Rakhee Shenoy, Veenita Chendvankar, Payal Rokade, Bakula Nayak, Priyanka Aelay and Nidhi Mariam Jacob. Together, their practices chart the emotional and symbolic terrains of everyday life, dreams and ecological connection.
The title suggests a mapping of personal and collective experiences, tracing how inner worlds intersect with the broader environment.
Surreal Narratives and Mythic Memory
Rakhee Shenoy, Veenita Chendvankar and Payal Rokade present works that draw on surrealist imagery and layered storytelling. Their compositions combine myth, memory and contemporary concerns, offering alternative readings of history and lived experience.
Sculpture and Personal Histories
Dimpy Menon’s bronze sculptures focus on movement and grace, while Bakula Nayak uses mixed media on vintage documents to examine memory and the material traces of personal history.
Highlights of the Exhibition
- Bronze sculptures by Dimpy Menon
- Mixed-media works on archival paper by Bakula Nayak
- Graphic and surreal paintings by Rakhee Shenoy, Veenita Chendvankar and Payal Rokade
- Botanical and nature-based works by Nidhi Mariam Jacob and Priyanka Aelay
Nature as Myth and Memory
The paintings of Nidhi Mariam Jacob and Priyanka Aelay centre on botanical forms and organic systems. Their works draw viewers into imagined ecosystems where plants and landscapes become carriers of stories and symbols.
KYNKYNY’s Mumbai Debut
Founded in Bengaluru in 2004, KYNKYNY Art Gallery has developed a programme focused on contemporary Indian art, with exhibitions spanning painting, sculpture and mixed media. The gallery works with both established and emerging artists and has built a roster that includes several participants in this exhibition.
About 47-A in Khotachiwadi
47-A is an exhibition space dedicated to art, craft and design, located in a 19th-century Portuguese-style house in the historic Khotachiwadi neighbourhood of Girgaum. The gallery is known for presenting research-based exhibitions that engage with material culture and contemporary practice.
Visitor Information
Cartographies of the Inner World will be on view from 15 May to 24 May at 47-A, Khotachiwadi, Mumbai. The exhibition is open daily from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
| Event | Details |
| Title | Cartographies of the Inner World |
| Artists | Dimpy Menon, Rakhee Shenoy, Veenita Chendvankar, Payal Rokade, Bakula Nayak, Priyanka Aelay, Nidhi Mariam Jacob |
| Venue | 47-A, Khotachiwadi |
| City | Mumbai |
| Opening Date | 15 May |
| Exhibition Dates | 15 May – 24 May |
| Time | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Organiser | KYNKYNY Art Gallery |
| Entry / Tickets | Open to the public |
Conclusion
By bringing together seven distinct artistic voices, Cartographies of the Inner World offers a thoughtful look at how contemporary artists interpret memory, identity and the natural world. The exhibition creates space for reflection, inviting visitors to consider the connections between personal experience and broader cultural narratives. In doing so, it highlights the role of art as a means of introspection and shared understanding.
