Meditation-themed exhibition brings together abstract art, inner reflection and emotional depth on every canvas, writes SAKSHI PRIYA
Can silence be seen? Can calm be painted? These questions confront visitors as they step into Soul on Canvas, a solo exhibition by artist Shubhangi S Jangde at Triveni Kala Sangam. In a world saturated with sound, speed and sensory overload, this exhibition dares to slow down and offer something far more elusive-inner stillness. Through 12 thoughtful artworks, the artist transforms canvas into a meditative space, prompting the viewer to think, reflect and reconnect.
Centred on the theme of meditation, the exhibition is a deeply personal offering. “Painting without peace of mind cannot give a positive vibe,” says Shubhangi and this conviction is evident in every brushstroke. The works are not driven by narrative or representation, but by feeling. The artist does not aim to capture the world outside, but the silence within. Her paintings are not visual noise, they are spaces for mental clarity.
The palette she uses primarily metallic tones, silver and white, is subtle, deliberate and calming. These are not colours chosen for effect but for their meditative quality. They don’t overwhelm the senses; instead, they gently guide the viewer inward. The artworks are composed with a sense of quiet order, beginning from a single dot, they symbolise the journey of the self toward focus, peace and eventual transcendence. There is structure, but also space space for imagination, space for breath. What is particularly striking is that while the theme may be spiritual, the execution is grounded and disciplined. Artist approaches art with a deep sense of responsibility to the canvas, but to the emotion it conveys. Her works are meant to evoke. They speak the language of intention and that intention is harmony. The artist herself is as multifaceted as her canvas. A merit holder in painting, she has represented India at the national level in painting and photography, and has exhibited her works at prestigious platforms including the Jehangir Art Gallery, India Art Fair and international venues in London and Dubai.
There is also a subtle undercurrent of optimism in her work. While the compositions are minimal, they are not cold. The viewer finds warmth in the textures and openness in the forms. These are not meditations on absence, but on presence on the act of being fully aware, both of one’s inner world and the space one occupies. The abstraction is not disorienting; it is guiding.
Artist’s work is deeply connected to her own journey as an artist. She writes, paints and blogs not for external validation but as an extension of her emotional and creative process. That belief is felt throughout Soul on Canvas. The paintings do indeed speak and they do so gently, insistently, with a voice that is both personal and universal.
In an age where much of contemporary art seeks to shock, provoke or dazzle, this exhibition takes a different path. It neither shouts nor performs. It simply exists-like a breath held in stillness, like a moment of realisation. And in doing so, it offers something rare, an experience that lingers not in the eyes but in the mind.
For those willing to pause, this exhibition offers to look at a space to feel. It is not only about meditation as a subject but about making the very act of viewing a meditative one. Can silence be seen? Can calm be painted? These questions confront visitors as they step into Soul on Canvas, a solo exhibition by artist Shubhangi S Jangde at Triveni Kala Sangam. In a world saturated with sound, speed and sensory overload, this exhibition dares to slow down and offer something far more elusive-inner stillness. Through 12 thoughtful artworks, the artist transforms canvas into a meditative space, prompting the viewer to think, reflect and reconnect.
Centred on the theme of meditation, the exhibition is a deeply personal offering. “Painting without peace of mind cannot give a positive vibe,” says Shubhangi and this conviction is evident in every brushstroke. The works are not driven by narrative or representation, but by feeling. The artist does not aim to capture the world outside, but the silence within. Her paintings are not visual noise, they are spaces for mental clarity.
The palette she uses primarily metallic tones, silver and white, is subtle, deliberate and calming. These are not colours chosen for effect but for their meditative quality. They don’t overwhelm the senses; instead, they gently guide the viewer inward. The artworks are composed with a sense of quiet order, beginning from a single dot, they symbolise the journey of the self toward focus, peace and eventual transcendence. There is structure, but also space space for imagination, space for breath. What is particularly striking is that while the theme may be spiritual, the execution is grounded and disciplined. Artist approaches art with a deep sense of responsibility to the canvas, but to the emotion it conveys. Her works are meant to evoke. They speak the language of intention and that intention is harmony. The artist herself is as multifaceted as her canvas. A merit holder in painting, she has represented India at the national level in painting and photography, and has exhibited her works at prestigious platforms including the Jehangir Art Gallery, India Art Fair and international venues in London and Dubai.
There is also a subtle undercurrent of optimism in her work. While the compositions are minimal, they are not cold. The viewer finds warmth in the textures and openness in the forms. These are not meditations on absence, but on presence on the act of being fully aware, both of one’s inner world and the space one occupies. The abstraction is not disorienting; it is guiding.
Artist’s work is deeply connected to her own journey as an artist. She writes, paints and blogs not for external validation but as an extension of her emotional and creative process. That belief is felt throughout Soul on Canvas. The paintings do indeed speak and they do so gently, insistently, with a voice that is both personal and universal.
In an age where much of contemporary art seeks to shock, provoke or dazzle, this exhibition takes a different path. It neither shouts nor performs. It simply exists-like a breath held in stillness, like a moment of realisation. And in doing so, it offers something rare, an experience that lingers not in the eyes but in the mind.
For those willing to pause, this exhibition offers to look at a space to feel. It is not only about meditation as a subject but about making the very act of viewing a meditative one.
Harmonious Reflection
What this exhibition does remarkably well is maintain a sense of cohesion without monotony. Every painting feels part of a larger conversation, yet retains its
own mood and message. Whether one sees them as visual meditations or expressions of calm, they succeed in drawing viewers into a quieter space.
