Harsha’s practice takes shape at the intersection of his keen formal interest in structure as evidenced in his explorations of cellularity, the honeycomb, the grid structure and his political convictions. He makes drawings that cover a whole spectrum of Indian life from Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist images to Bollywood. (On first glance they are delicate and precise illustrations with references to Indian Miniaturist painting. On further inspection however, they often have a multi-layered narrative that questions tradition and history with wit and irreverence). He also collaborates widely with activists or scientists, both in India and Europe. |