A New Solo Show Opens at Gallery Pradarshak
Mumbai’s contemporary art scene will witness a new solo exhibition by artist Madhavi Joshi, titled Little Big World, on view at Gallery Pradarshak, Khar West, from 13th to 19th February 2026. Entry to the exhibition is free and open to all visitors.
A Rare Artistic Voice Balancing Urgency and Tenderness
In a contemporary art world where clear, distinctive voices are increasingly rare, Madhavi Joshi’s work stands out for speaking with the urgency of a news report and the tenderness of a bedtime story. Her 2024–2025 series Little Big Worlddefies easy categorisation through its emotional and visual complexity.
Collage, Ink and Pen Create Intricate Thought-Maps
Through a masterful blend of collage, ink, and pen on paper, Joshi constructs intricate “thought-maps” that explore the friction between human history, industrial progress, and the fragile innocence of the individual.
Micro-Figures as the Collective Subconscious
One of the most striking elements of Joshi’s work is the swarming presence of minimalist micro-figures that occupy almost every corner of her compositions. These figures function not merely as people, but as an anatomy of the collective subconscious — living synapses of a larger social brain.
Identity as a Vessel of Shared Memory
By placing these figures within silhouettes of heads and houses, Joshi suggests identity is never singular. Instead, individuals become vessels for ancestral stories, shared anxieties, and fleeting impulses — cellular memories that keep the machinery of history moving forward.
A Palimpsest of History and Modern Progress
Joshi’s signature style lies in her poetic juxtaposition of primitive stick-figure drawings against photographic and archival elements. The series acts as a palimpsest of history, layering humanity’s tender rhythms beneath the heavy structures of modern industrial progress.
Artworks Available for Purchase
The exhibition is open to all, with artworks available for purchase. Visitors and collectors are encouraged to engage with the works closely, reflecting on the playful yet indestructible spirit that runs beneath Joshi’s layered worlds.
Event Details
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Exhibition Title | Little Big World – Solo Exhibition of Paintings |
| Artist | Madhavi Joshi |
| Venue | Gallery Pradarshak, Khar West, Mumbai |
| Dates | 13th – 19th February 2026 |
| Entry | Free (Open to All) |
Takeaway
With Little Big World, Madhavi Joshi offers an evocative reminder that beneath the complexity of modern life, the human spirit remains resilient — an indestructible, playful sketch set against the vast machinery of history.
