“Nature is not only all that is visible to the eye… it also includes the inner pictures of the soul.”- Edvard Munch
Sakshi Bajaj’s assertive and dynamic strokes function as a visual syntax, articulating an affective rhythm that resonates beyond the pictorial surface. The primacy of gesture supersedes representational reliability. The canvas itself becomes a phenomenological space—a field of tension and release— felt, inhabited, and engaged; where movement, texture, and temporality coalesce in a sensuous dialogue between presence and process. Like Sakshi aptly puts, “Why stop the mind from dreaming, it was made to wonder”. Bold strokes dictate the surface, translating the artist’s inner rhythm into visual intensity.
In the artist’s recent mixed media explorations, delicate linear elements, which were just a part of her pen drawings, begin to infiltrate the bold abstractions, subtly recalibrating their visual cadence. Where once the surface was governed predominantly by expansive gestures and insistent mark-making, there now emerges a heightened attentiveness to intricacy and compositional structure. These fine lines function as visual counterpoints—drawing the eye through the tonal modulations of translucent glazes, introducing subtle inflections, and mediating the visceral force of broader strokes, like perceived in ‘Victorious’, ‘Woven in time’, ‘Celestial weave’, and ‘Sacred layering’. Their integration suggests a deepening interplay between immediacy and intentionality, where the dynamism of abstraction is quietly tempered by moments of precision. The result is a layered visual field that reflects an evolving aesthetic—one that negotiates between the raw and the refined, emboldening the weaker areas too, the spontaneous and then thoughtfully composed. Eminent artist Prem Singh expresses, “Sakshi presented a collection of abstract artworks that conveyed her thought-provoking ideas on the human-nature relationship, highlighting its subtle and spiritual nuances. These works represent visual encounters with the visible and invisible world, conceived and expressed in a distinctive and evocative manner by the artist.”
Spiritual and religious sensibilities gently permeate the artworks, lending them a meditative aura that transcends their visual beauty. Through evocative imagery and layered symbolism, they awaken a sense of inner seeking and devotion, rooted in sacred motifs and metaphysical reflections. Sakshi’s expression of spirituality in ‘Layers of prayers’ moves beyond literal form—emerging through the harmony of colour, rhythm, and space, where light and gesture become luminous conduits of the divine. Each artwork unfolds as a serene contemplation on faith and existence, reflecting the artist’s quest to bridge the earthly with the eternal- the tangible and the transcendent. In the ‘Bull’- a golden sedentary patch of shape on white base of the canvas, one can see that for Sakshi, abstraction is not a negation of form, but a reconfiguration of expression through the corporeality of pictorial gesture.
Motifs such as Nandini and Ganesha recur gracefully throughout the artworks, imbued with both reverence and expressive vitality. In the printmaking pieces, these forms are delicately articulated with intricate detail, evoking their symbolic and cultural resonance. Conversely, the painted renditions interpret the same figures through bold, sweeping brushstrokes that exude rhythm and energy. This interplay between precision and spontaneity reflects the artist’s ability to harmonize devotion with creative freedom, infusing traditional icons with a fresh, renewed vitality within contemporary expression. Art Writer Ved Prakash Bhardwaj speaks, “Creating abstract representation of nature, Sakshi weaves its silent voices through
colour combinations that are inaudible yet palpable…we hear the humming of nature. The patterns created by the repetition of rapid brushstrokes are reminiscent of organic forms formed by flow of wind or water in soil.”
While describing her concept, Sakshi Bajaj says “This is the universe as I see it—filled with growth, love, and a serene vision for humanity. Green, red, gold, and blue—primary hues flow across each canvas of mine like verses of poetry, celebrating harmony and reminding us that unity begins within ourselves. Emphasising on human bonding — we all need one another; nothing in life is achieved alone. Through patience and perseverance, connections deepen and evolve. Layers of thick colour echo the vibrations we share—each tone a pulse of emotion. Green signifies growth—seeds of renewal that bring light and calm, much like meditation.”
Many distinguished figures from the art fraternity—including Prayag Shukla, Prem Singh, Anand Moy Banerjee, Kavita Nayyar, Kanchan Chander, Vinod Bhardwaj, Sonali Durga, Nitasha Jaini, Ritu Aggarwal, Richa Nivani, Pankaj Manoj, Georgina Maddox, Shalini Vig, Shukla Behl and Sagar Sondhi—graced the art show with their presence. Prominent designers such as Varun Bahl, Rohit Gandhi, Rahul Khanna and Prateek also attended the exhibition, adding to the creative spirit of the event.
‘Whispers of Nature’ was held at LTC Gallery, Bikaner House New Delhi from 3 rd -7 th October, 2025, consisting not only mixed media and acrylic paintings but also Dry point prints, bronze and sheesham wood sculptures and pen drawings.
Alka is an artist and art writer with a diverse career spanning teaching, e-learning projects with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), and editorial work. An alum of the Government College of Art, Chandigarh (BFA) and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (MFA, PhD), she has been recognised with numerous prestigious awards and honours.
