Indrapramit Roy and Mark Cazalet are coming together for a duo exhibition titled 'Stray Birds' at the Shridharani Gallery in New Delhi. Curated by Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya and organized by Art Magnum, the show explores the parallel trajectories of two artists who met during their formative years in Baroda under the mentorship of Gulam Mohammed Sheikh. The exhibition features works that document lived experiences, memory, and movement through drawing and painting, often rooted in their personal sketchbooks and visual journals.
The exhibition is significant as it highlights the enduring influence of the 'Baroda School' and the mentorship of figures like Gulam Mohammed Sheikh and Bhupen Khakhar on contemporary practice. By pairing Roy’s politically charged spatial narratives with Cazalet’s observational focus on the sacred dimensions of everyday life, the show demonstrates how cross-cultural friendships and shared academic roots can shape distinct yet interconnected visual languages over decades.