Three Contemporary Practices Come Together in Delhi
A compelling mix of sculpture and painting will be presented at India Art Fair 2026, bringing together three distinct contemporary artistic practices by Sandilya Theuerkauf, Meenal Singh, and Janarthanan Rudhramoorthy. The showcase will be presented by KYNKYNY Art Gallery at Booth No. L 08, from February 5 to 8, 2026, at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds, New Delhi.
Material as an Active Force in Meaning-Making
The presentation foregrounds material and process as central to artistic expression. Moving across sculpture and painting, the works explore how substance, transformation, and material intelligence shape meaning—positioning material not as a passive medium, but as an active collaborator in contemporary practice.
Sandilya Theuerkauf: Sculpture Rooted in Ecology
Sandilya Theuerkauf will present sculptural and relief works created from found plant-based materials. Rooted in ecology and forest conservation, his practice involves collecting fallen vegetal matter during daily walks and crafting each work from a single plant species. Adapting technique to the physical qualities of each material, his compositions reflect a delicate balance between human intervention and organic form, fostering a deeper environmental awareness.
Meenal Singh: Fluid Pigment and Immersive Painting
Meenal Singh will showcase large-format oil-on-canvas paintings driven by the fluid behaviour of liquid pigment. Working without brushes or direct contact with the surface, she employs experimental, process-led techniques to create expansive, abstracted landscapes. Colour, motion, and materiality guide the viewer through immersive and contemplative visual spaces.
Janarthanan Rudhramoorthy: Metal, Body, and Presence
Janarthanan Rudhramoorthy will present iron and steel sculptures that explore the relationship between the human body and inner consciousness. Inspired by the layered structures of bird nests, his works transform dense materials into forms that evoke presence and absence, impermanence, and transformation—challenging perceptions of weight, solidity, and spatial balance.
A Curated Presentation by KYNKYNY Art Gallery
Together, the works highlight how material choice and process shape contemporary artistic language. Curated and presented by KYNKYNY Art Gallery, the showcase reflects the gallery’s long-standing engagement with practices that explore unconventional materials, ecological awareness, and conceptual depth within India’s evolving contemporary art landscape.
Exhibition Details
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India Art Fair 2026 |
| Dates | February 5–8, 2026 |
| Venue | NSIC Exhibition Grounds, New Delhi |
| Booth Number | L 08 |
| Artists | Sandilya Theuerkauf, Meenal Singh, Janarthanan Rudhramoorthy |
| Presented By | KYNKYNY Art Gallery |
Conclusion
Through sculpture and painting, this curated presentation at India Art Fair 2026 underscores the power of material-led inquiry in contemporary art. By bringing together practices rooted in ecology, process, and spatial consciousness, the showcase invites audiences to reconsider how material, method, and meaning intersect in shaping artistic expression today.
