Seeking new stories is a constant drive that keeps artists going. Artist Kanan Khant’s ongoing exhibition, Maya2, at the Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery dives deep into an indigenous folk tradition and blends it with cultural myths and narratives to find a novel expression. Having worked in the digital realm, Khant’s turn to the indigenous art form is a departure from her mixed-media explorations, and an attempt to encourage and continue the age-old Indian tradition of art.

Inspired by the Kalamkari tradition, the works pay homage to Indian artisans, particularly women. Khant’s artworks fuse concepts and icons of femininity, spirituality and mythology in the Indian tradition. Stories of Radha, Krishna and the Buddha come to life in their visual form. The showcase is also a sequel to the artist’s previous success at the Jehangir Art Gallery back in 2021.