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Somewhere I have never travelled : Radhika Surana

Somewhere I have never travelled : Radhika Surana

Somewhere I have never travelled : Radhika Surana

25th July 2025 - 20th August 2025

Art Alive Gallery

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Art Alive Gallery is delighted to bring to you Somewhere I have never travelled, the first solo show of works by Radhika Surana. The exhibition borrows its title from E.E. Cummings’ evocative poem, somewhere i have never travelled, gladly beyond. Radhika’s practice, like the poem, meditates on the complexity of human connection, using natural symbols to evoke the emotional dynamics at play. Instinctive and meditative, her needle travels to unexpected places, tracing the quiet labour involved in sustaining relationships. Indigo vat dyeing is essential to Radhika’s artistic practice, connecting deeply with India’s heritage. The history of indigo, the coveted blue dye, goes back to the Indus valley civilization. Exploring the indigenous roots of the colour, often known as ‘blue gold’, she taps into a powerful cultural lineage invoking feelings of intrigue and wonder. For the artist, indigo carries a legacy and character of its own, rooted in spirituality and in need of constant nurture. She uses it to bridge the past and present, weaving heritage into every thread of her art. This body of work presents recurring evocations of natural motifs in various forms. French knots sprout like lichens- composite organisms that nourish their surroundings - invoking themes of collective support, symbiosis, interdependence, and renewal. The seed stitch, another recurring gesture, serves as a deliberate metaphor for growth and transformation. In certain artworks, slashes and scorches rupture the surface, marking both destruction and the possibility of repair. Through embroidery, Radhika draws parallels between the meandering thread and the ebb and flow of intimacy. Each stitch, knot, and tangle becomes a marker of perseverance, reflecting the emotional effort required to nurture connection.
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