Artist Bharti Kher has returned to painting after a long period focused primarily on sculpture, with a new exhibition titled “The Sun Splitting Stones” opening at Perrotin Paris. The show features monumental, vividly colored oil paintings alongside sculptures, exploring themes of animism, the female body, and the harmony of nature and energy. Kher describes her painting process as introspective and fluid, moving between canvases to create works that feel both intimate and expressive.
This return to painting marks a significant shift in Kher’s practice, reaffirming her versatility across media and her ability to engage with deep philosophical and sensory questions. The exhibition highlights her ongoing exploration of internal bodily experience and the interplay of color and form, reinforcing her status as a leading contemporary artist. It also underscores the continued relevance of painting as a medium for powerful personal and conceptual expression.