Monsoon Ensemble ’25 brings together works by a group of 16 diverse artists. The varied body of works in a palette of monochrome grays and browns complement each other, drawing from various sources and coming together in a smooth synthesis of disparate styles.

Among the works, are rarely seen paintings by stellar artists. Indian legend Husain’s watercolour draws from pan-Indian mythology; as does a scroll of Jayasri Burman, displaying the abode of the Gods. A dramatic nude by Jogen Chowdhury enthralls with its strong lines.

Gopikrishna, Baiju Parthan and Shibu Natesan explore different mediums. Gopikrishna peoples his universe with myriad creatures and characters in his surrealistic artworks; Shibu’s watercolour works embrace photorealism; and the cityscapes of Baiju Parthan are a combination of 3D graphics and lenticular printing technology.

The portraiture wall comprises works by Lalu Prasad Shaw, Laxma Goud, Vaikuntam, Suhas Roy and Sunil Padwal.

Bold striking watercolors by Paresh Maity and Samir Mondal echo the passion of the artists.  Paresh presents a rendition of his famed Venice series in a suite of ink works, and the textural watercolours by Samir have vitality and depth.

The aura of science fiction surrounds Ajay Dhandre’s meticulously detailed painting in pencil. Architectural spaces are explored in the abstract works by Krishnendu Porel, a haunting watercolour by Shibu and a sensitive miniature work of Jayashree Chakravarty.