Indian Artist Lalit Mohan Singh Unveils Solo Exhibition 'Inner Yards: Unmapped Memories' in Nepal

Indian visual artist Lalit Mohan Singh has opened his solo exhibition, titled ‘Inner Yards: Unmapped Memories,’ at Artudio’s Patan Wing in Lalitpur, Nepal. The exhibition showcases a new body of work created during his residency under the Artudio International Artist Residency (AIAR) program. It officially opened on Saturday and will be accessible to the public from July 12 to July 15, between 11 am and 5 pm daily.

This exhibition marks the conclusion of Singh’s residency in Kathmandu. His paintings delve into themes of memory, absence, time, and transformation. Drawing upon nearly two decades of experience as a marine engineer, Singh translates the abstract psychological realities of life at sea, such as isolation, silence, endurance, and pressure, into visual narratives. He focuses on these internal experiences rather than depicting direct maritime subjects.

According to Artudio, ‘Inner Yards: Unmapped Memories’ explores imagined spaces where memories are constantly reshaped, diverging from the idea of fixed historical records. Singh employs techniques like layering, scraping, erasure, and reconstruction. His works are inspired by architectural elements such as doorways, walls, and passages, as well as the play of shifting light. These pieces subtly reflect his observations of Nepal’s architectural and cultural landscape during his time there.

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Inner Yards: Unmapped Memories examines imagined spaces where memories are continuously reshaped instead of being preserved as fixed records.

The exhibition is a direct outcome of the Artudio International Artist Residency, which offers international artists opportunities for artistic research, cultural exchange, and collaboration within Nepal. During his stay, Singh actively engaged with the local art community through studio visits, gallery exhibitions, discussions with artists, and participation in cultural events. These interactions significantly contributed to the development of the works now on display.

Artudio states that the residency program aims to foster intercultural dialogue by connecting international artists with Nepal’s artistic and cultural environment. This is achieved through residencies, exhibitions, public programs, and community engagement initiatives. The exhibition is open to artists, curators, students, collectors, researchers, and the general public until July 15.

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The residency programme aims to strengthen intercultural dialogue by connecting international artists with Nepal’s artistic and cultural environment through residencies, exhibitions, public programmes and community engagement.