The Open Studio

Work that came to us through the open call.

Art students and recent graduates from across India sent us their work and asked us to show it. These artists have not been featured in the magazine yet. Some of them will be. Every work here is shown with the artist’s permission.

The catalogue, as a bookThe Open Studio466 original works, each with its story and a short poem. Turn the pages on your phone or computer.Open the book →
466 works
Romantic vibes by RiyaRomantic vibesA question about lipstick, written out in careful lettersRiya · Ink drawing — Black gel penAsk for the priceBY THE FOOD , OF THE FOOD FOR THE FOOD by Purabi RoyBY THE FOOD , OF THE FOOD FOR THE FOODThree bodies bend under the weight of what feeds themPurabi Roy · Printmaking — WOOD INTAGLIOAsk for the priceSuperman by Kamal KishoreSupermanA hero drawn in grey, with eyes that have started to burnKamal Kishore · Charcoal / pencilAsk for the priceKardameshwara Mahadev by Ania KaushikKardameshwara MahadevA worn stone god, printed by sunlight in one deep blueAnia Kaushik · It's a technique of Cyanotype. The picture is also originally click by me.Ask for the priceMujiza by Zara MalikMujizaEvery white line here is wood the artist cut awayZara Malik · Woodcut printAsk for the priceShan by Maitrey AyareShanA violet hand opens a fan made of lightMaitrey Ayare · DigitalAsk for the priceYou deserve the universe unfortunately I am just a star by RiyaYou deserve the universe unfortunately I am just a starA face that ends where the stars beginRiya · Ink drawing — Black gel penAsk for the priceBE CAREFULL ! ACCIDENT PRONE AREA by Purabi RoyBE CAREFULL ! ACCIDENT PRONE AREAA pink helmet, a toy car and nowhere safe to drivePurabi Roy · Mixed mediaAsk for the priceKashi by Ania KaushikKashiUnder the leaves, two old shrines wait with the boatsAnia Kaushik · PhotographyAsk for the priceQurbaani (A story of Ibrahim A.S) by Zara MalikQurbaani (A story of Ibrahim A.S)A ram stands still as the red rises behind itZara Malik · AcrylicAsk for the priceTaalash (Finding) by Nikita DhaliTaalash (Finding)Two faces lean close, held by lines that never breakNikita Dhali · AcrylicAsk for the priceYour wings already exist all you have to do is fly by RiyaYour wings already exist all you have to do is flyA butterfly waits at the edge of a sentenceRiya · Ink drawing — Shading pencil and black gel penAsk for the priceKHELA HOBEE.. by Purabi RoyKHELA HOBEE..15 minutes to your door, cut into wood by handPurabi Roy · Printmaking — WoodcutAsk for the priceSurya Mandir, Konark by Ania KaushikSurya Mandir, KonarkA sun temple waits under a cloud the size of a hillAnia Kaushik · Poster ColourAsk for the priceBefore you know me by Zara MalikBefore you know meNo body in the coat. Only branches where a face should beZara Malik · Mixed mediaAsk for the priceMitti (soil) by Nikita DhaliMitti (soil)A line that never breaks, turning until it reaches the coreNikita Dhali · Acrylic — Textured as soilAsk for the priceWings of Hope by RiyaWings of HopeA butterfly that already has everything it needsRiya · Ink drawing — Ink pen , shading pencilAsk for the priceAbandoned by Kotha RevanthAbandonedLeaves are already climbing through the back wheelKotha Revanth · Coffee wash was applied to the background, while the bicycle and other details were rendered using a black pen.Ask for the priceRangasthalam by Boini MadhusudanRangasthalamA whole street theatre, small enough to hold in two handsBoini Madhusudan · Mixed media — WatercolourAsk for the priceUntitled by Aakansha GuptaUntitledA lamp bends low over a girl lost in her bookAakansha Gupta · Glazed CeramicAsk for the priceOm by Nikita DhaliOmOne unbroken line, turned until it became a flameNikita Dhali · AcrylicAsk for the priceHope of Light by RiyaHope of LightEvery letter changes colour halfway down, like light finding its way inRiya · Ink drawing — Colour penAsk for the pricePothuraju by Kotha RevanthPothurajuA childhood festival mask, painted to stare straight back at youKotha Revanth · AcrylicAsk for the priceWho playing by Boini MadhusudanWho playingTwo empty chairs face a stage no one has stepped onto yetBoini Madhusudan · GouacheAsk for the price

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