Gallery Pradarshak in Khar West, Mumbai, will present Silent Companions, a group exhibition exploring the emotional and symbolic relationships between humans and animals. The exhibition runs from 22 to 30 May 2026 and will be open from 11 am to 7 pm, except Sundays. Entry is free and open to all.
Participating Artists
| Brinda Nilesh | Dhiraj Patil |
| Eknath Giram | Madhavi Bhaskar |
| Manish Bobade | Meenakshi Wadhwa |
| Prathamesh Golwankar | Rashmi Pote |
| Sujata Borole | Swati Kalokhe |
| Vasudeo Kamath |
Reflecting on Everyday Companionship
The exhibition focuses on the emotional connections that develop between humans and animals through trust, attentiveness and shared presence. The participating artists examine how animals can offer comfort, reassurance and a sense of belonging within daily life.
Cultural and Mythological Resonance
While the exhibition is contemporary in form, it also draws on longstanding associations between humans and animals in Indian mythology and collective memory. In these traditions, animals often appear as companions, symbols and coexisting presences within human life.
Themes Across the Exhibition
The artworks move beyond literal representation and explore a range of emotional states, including:
- Tenderness and playfulness
- Solitude and emotional refuge
- Observation and attentiveness
- Dependence and mutual trust
- Silent reassurance in shared spaces
Through memory, symbolism and imagination, the artists present animals as active emotional presences rather than passive subjects.
About the Organiser
Gallery Pradarshak is a contemporary art space in Mumbai that regularly presents exhibitions featuring established and emerging Indian artists. The gallery is known for showcasing painting, sculpture and mixed-media practices.
Visitor Information
The exhibition is open to all visitors, and all artworks will be available for purchase.
| Event | Details |
| Title | Silent Companions |
| Venue | Gallery Pradarshak, Khar West |
| City | Mumbai |
| Opening Date | 22 May 2026 |
| Exhibition Dates | 22–30 May 2026 |
| Timings | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (except Sundays) |
| Organiser | Gallery Pradarshak |
| Entry / Tickets | Free Entry |
| Website | https://www.gallerypradarshak.com |
Conclusion
Silent Companions offers an opportunity to reflect on relationships that often unfold quietly yet remain deeply meaningful. By focusing on animals as emotional companions, the exhibition highlights forms of connection that extend beyond language. The show invites viewers to reconsider coexistence, empathy and the shared spaces humans and animals inhabit.
