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
Delhi by DEEPAK KUMAR RAIDelhiTwo suitcases, a bucket of flowers and a whole village behind themDEEPAK KUMAR RAI · Mixed media — Watercolor, Pen and ink, soft pastelsAsk for the priceApno ka sahara by Khushi AroraApno ka saharaA thin stick holds up a falling palm. Who holds you up?Khushi Arora · AcrylicAsk for the priceTaalash by Nikita DhaliTaalashTwo faces almost touch, each one wound from a spiralNikita Dhali · AcrylicAsk for the priceSmile is a beautiful makeup by RiyaSmile is a beautiful makeupOne small line about smiling, written with great patienceRiya · Ink drawing — Gel pen and water colourAsk for the priceKrishna by Nancy DalalKrishnaButter on the spoon, butter on his cheeks, no shame at allNancy Dalal · AcrylicAsk for the priceDigitalized Landscape I by Saurav Jyoti BordoloiDigitalized Landscape IAn evening in Santiniketan, carved slowly to look like a screenSaurav Jyoti Bordoloi · This woodcut print, titled “Digitalized Landscape I”, blends a classic nature scene of Santiniketan evening with a modern digital style. Dark, bold silhouettes of tall palm trees frame the view againsAsk for the priceRoots by Suha MirRootsPale hands, tied with thread, rest in the darkSuha Mir · Drypoint print on paperAsk for the priceThe best view comes after the hardest climb by RiyaThe best view comes after the hardest climbEach word takes a different shape on the way upRiya · Ink drawing — Black gel penAsk for the priceबिलखती काय , series 2 (the broken ) by Uttam prajapatबिलखती काय , series 2 (the broken )Children under branches, printed on clay that is already crackingUttam prajapat · Printmaking — Serigraphy on terracottaAsk for the priceRobert Pattionson’s Batman by Kamal KishoreRobert Pattionson’s BatmanOne cold blue look out of a room full of redKamal Kishore · AcrylicAsk for the priceLight of lineage by Lalit ahlawatLight of lineageA sleeping face, a reaching hand and a window of unread signsLalit ahlawat · Acrylic on canvasAsk for the priceमन by Dharti Balasaheb KawareमनTwo faces behind wire mesh and one small padlockDharti Balasaheb Kaware · Mixed media — AcrylicAsk for the priceNegotiated Form LOT-03 by Mohammad SadikotNegotiated Form LOT-03A body leaning out of itself, toward something small and newMohammad Sadikot · Mixed media — Water-Poster ColourAsk for the priceAfternoon Arrangement by Almaa SolkarAfternoon ArrangementA blue vase, two pears and the slow gold of afternoonAlmaa Solkar · Oil on PaperAsk for the priceBreakthrough by Vishakha GautamBreakthroughPink and green waves bend toward a single glowing pointVishakha Gautam · AcrylicAsk for the price45 by Reena Kavediya45A mountain road bends out of sight under a huge blue skyReena Kavediya · DigitalAsk for the priceuntitled by anuraguntitledAn orange eye opens inside a coil of dark violetanurag · acrylic on canvasAsk for the priceशरीर by Dharti Balasaheb KawareशरीरShe hides her face while the birds keep watchingDharti Balasaheb Kaware · AcrylicAsk for the priceNegotiated Form LOT-13 by Mohammad SadikotNegotiated Form LOT-13An orange body softening into a forest of grey-blue spiresMohammad Sadikot · Mixed media — Acrylic Colour, Soft Pastel, Charcoal on PaperAsk for the priceLost in Time by Almaa SolkarLost in TimeThe toys she waited for were already fadingAlmaa Solkar · Oil on PaperAsk for the priceIsolate by Leela sivani chellapillaIsolateA face hidden under green cloth while the cats keep watchingLeela sivani chellapilla · Oil — On canvasAsk for the priceinner landscapes by anuraginner landscapesThree men cup their hands to listen, look and callanurag · acrylic on canvasAsk for the priceसमाज by Dharti Balasaheb KawareसमाजShe rests while a column of birds keeps watchDharti Balasaheb Kaware · AcrylicAsk for the priceNegotiated Form LOT-01 by Mohammad SadikotNegotiated Form LOT-01A head floats free while the body stays heavyMohammad Sadikot · Mixed media — Water-Poster Colour on PaperAsk for the price

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