Untitled 

Here, Sonaly Gandhi presents us with a tableau of figures and forms steeped in symbolism. The checkered pattern, a dominant motif, evokes the duality of human existence. This duality is reminiscent of the classical world’s theatrical masks, one side showing joy, the other sorrow, reflecting the contrasting experiences of life. Here, the artist uses this pattern to signify the multifaceted nature of identity, a theme that has echoed through art history from ancient mosaics to contemporary conceptual works. In the context of this painting, the pattern could symbolize the complex interplay between concealment and revelation, hinting at hidden emotions beneath the surface. Note how the figures are seated near a car; this is a symbol of motion, change, and the journey through life. As we journey through life, we move between different states of being. Gandhi’s arrangement, fraught with emotional tension, engages viewers on a subconscious level. The symbols here remind us of our journey through life, ever changing in meaning.