Painting
गर्भा Garbhā (Dance of Creation)
Rooted in the visual language of Rajput miniature painting, this work reimagines the sacred Garba—a folk dance from Gujarat, India, performed in honor of the divine feminine. Dancers move in circular formations, echoing the cycles of life, cosmic... More
Mixed Media
ज्योति Jyoti (Light of the Sun)
This work is a part of a diptych exploring the intersection of tradition, cultural continuity, and labour of love used to create textiles. This work depicts a woman in traditional Garba attire (folk dance), inspired by the textiles, colors, and... More
Mixed Media
ज्योत्स्ना Jyotsnā (Light of the Moon)
This work is a part of a diptych, offering a contemporary interpretation of Garba and exploring the intersection of tradition, cultural continuity, and labour of love used to create textiles. The figure in this work is more androgynous, dressed in... More
Textiles
रंगरानी Raṅgarānī (Queen of Colors)
Inspired by the intricate carvings of Patola weaving at Rani Ki Vav (The Queens Stepwell), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Patan, Gujarat, India, this rug honors the enduring legacy of women as preservers of culture. Built in the 11th century by... More
Painting
शंखध्वनि Shankhadhvani (Echo of the Conch)
This work is a part of a quadriptych which reinterprets the apsara carvings of Rani Ki Vav, a stepwell built by Queen Udayamati in the 11th century in Patan, Gujarat, through the lens of miniature painting. Apsaras—celestial dancers depicted in... More
Work by
Vishwa Patel
Painting , Textiles
“Śakti reimagines the feminine power inherent in the cultural practices of Gujarat, India through miniature painting, embroidery, and punch-needle tufting. By blending traditional attire, folk dance,...” [More]