Vipeksha Gupta: Folds and Jhanas

 

The subject of my work could be thought as a combination of contemplation of impermanence and an insight into the true nature of reality.

Fold Series

The new series ‘FOLDS’ speaks of the theme of flux and impermanence which the artist explored during pandemic. These works made under high pressure of multiple layers of charcoal and graphite etched with sharp lines of folds speak of exultation of victory. It is the subtle intervention on the monochromatic surface, like a crease compressed down and up on a tight sheet of time.

Jhanas Series

Jhanas (infinite stages of consciousness’s), are distinguished stages in the shift of attention from the outer world. One experiences detachment from the external world and senses a consciousness of joy and ease, and reaches a zone where concentration surpasses reasoning through investigation of impermanency. Equanimity is attained by the acceptance of the passing away of joy and ease bringing about a state of pure ‘self-possession’. Its attainment, which is transitory, is followed by realization of the infinite space of consciousness, infinite cognition of consciousness, awareness of nihilism, and consciousness of unreality as the object of thought. 

Born in 1989, Vipeksha Gupta is a New Delhi based artist. After completing her BA in History from Lady Sri Ram College, New Delhi, she worked as an artist at the community studios at Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi. Her first solo show, ‘Oscillations’, was held at Blueprint12 (2021). Her works have been shown at numerous group shows such as the India Art Fair (2019, 2020); Abstract Notations, group show curated by Jesal Thacker at Gallery Espace 2020, New Delhi, Residues, group show curated by Reha Sodhi, Delhi Contemporary Art Week 2021, Bikaner House, New Delhi, the group show, 'Out of Your Shadow' at Gallery Espace in collaboration with Blueprint12 in December (2019); and the Delhi Contemporary Art Week August (2018). Vipeksha won the drawing award at the Annual Art Exhibition 2016-17, Sahitya Kala Parishad, and at the 88th Annual Art Exhibition AIFACS 2015, New Delhi. She is currently working towards her first solo exhibition in January 2021.