A Celebration of India’s Visual Traditions
An immersive art showcase bringing together homegrown Indian art and artisanal fragrance is set to take place in Ahmedabad from 30 January to 1 February 2026. Hosted at the Urmila Art Gallery, the exhibition offers an accessible entry point into India’s diverse folk and contemporary art traditions, with free entry for all visitors.
Folk Art Rooted in Landscape and Culture
The exhibition celebrates India’s vibrant visual traditions and their deep connection to nature and place. On view are handpicked, certified original artworks priced between ₹3,000 and ₹3,00,000, spanning regions and styles—from Ladakh’s Thangka and Buddhist art to Rajasthan’s Phad and Pichwai; Bengal’s Shola and Kalighat; Central India’s Gond, Warli, and Bhil; Jharkhand’s Sohrai; and Goan–Keralite coastal motifs.
Artists Across Traditions and Contemporary Practice
The showcase features works by noted and emerging artists including Anwar Chitrakar, Gitanjali Das, Venkat Raman Singh Shyam, Sanjay Chitara, Ramesh Tekam, Ruchi Bakshi Sharma, Ayesha Broacha, Kaushal Parikh, and Zainab Tambawalla, among others. Together, the works highlight a spectrum of Indian folk art forms—from Gond, Mata ni Pachedi, Pichwai, and Mandana—to contemporary expressions by established and emerging names.
A Sensory Opening with Art and Fragrance
The opening day will be elevated by a high-tea sensory pop-up, where Srila pairs 12 bespoke artworks with niche luxury fragrances curated by entrepreneur Vanesha Majithia (BSc Neuroscience & Behavioural Biology, Emory University). Following her stint in New York with a global cosmetics major, Majithia’s philosophy—luxury as thoughtful curation rather than excess—translates into an alchemical experience that blends visual art with evocative scent.
Baro Art’s Vision of Accessible Art
The exhibition is presented by Baro Art, an initiative that grew out of Baro Market, founded by Srila Chatterjee. Baro Art champions the belief that art should be approachable rather than intimidating, working to democratise access to contemporary and traditional Indian art through fair pricing, certified originals, and equitable collaboration with artists.
Exhibition Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Homegrown Art x Artisanal Fragrance |
| Dates | 30 January – 1 February 2026 |
| Time | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Venue | Urmila Art Gallery, Kanoria Centre for Arts, Ahmedabad |
| Entry | Free and open to all |
Takeaway
Blending folk traditions, contemporary practice, and a multisensory approach, Homegrown Art x Artisanal Fragrance offers Ahmedabad audiences a rare opportunity to experience Indian art as both accessible and immersive. Rooted in regional heritage yet open to experimentation, the exhibition underscores Baro Art’s commitment to making creativity inclusive, engaging, and deeply connected to everyday life.
