Ten Artists Unveil Dream-Themed Exhibition

The "Dreams" exhibition, a week-long showcase at the Academy of Fine Arts' North Gallery, has concluded its run. Presented by the artist collective Petrichor, the show featured ten artists working in painting and sculpture. The exhibition opened on July 19 and delved into themes of aspiration, memory, and the subconscious, interpreting these concepts through diverse visual languages.

The collective, founded in 2023, emphasized collaboration and shared artistic direction. Curated by Nandadulal Mukhopadhyay, the exhibition included a terracotta installation reflecting family dynamics and a metal banyan tree symbolizing resilience. Paintings ranged from nature-inspired light explorations to a stark anti-war statement on a triangular canvas.

Works also utilized imagery of the womb and transformed everyday objects like bus tickets into metaphors for public aspiration. The exhibition saw steady attendance from artists, students, and the public. A notable feature was the continuation of Petrichor's annual tree-planting ritual, where guests added personal touches to a sapling, creating an evolving artwork.