Ganpatiji
A selection of works engaging with the figure of Ganesha/Ganpatiji across different periods, styles, and intentions, reflecting an evolving relationship with the form.
Rooted in Indian cultural and philosophical traditions, Ganesh appears here as a recurring presence — a symbol associated with beginnings, thresholds, and continuity. Across these works, the form becomes a site for exploration and re-interpretation, shaped by changing contexts, materials, and moments within the practice.
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A tryptych of 5 Ganeshas playing fusion music using Eastern and Western musical instruments.
This set was specially commissioned to gift Bollywood music composer, Pyarelalji.
2009 | 50x120 cms | 20x47.5 inches
Acrylics on canvas
Commissioned
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Ganesha does the 'tandava', a divine dance form performed by his father, Shiva, a Hindu God.
Ganesha is the elephant-headed Hindu God of new beginnings.
He is worshipped before starting anything new to clear obstacles and pave the way to success.
2008 | 50x50 cms | 20x20 inches
Acrylics and copper on canvas
Commissioned
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A set of 3 paintings of stylized Ganpatis playing 3 musical instruments - string, percussion instrument and a wind instrument.
2007 | 50x40 cms | 20x16 inches
Acrylics on canvas board
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A stylized version of Ganesha using copper, a pure metal to symbolize purity. The metal was cut and sewed on the canvas with a sacred thread that is used in Hindu religious ceremonies.
Ganesha is believed clear obstacles and pave the way to move forward in life and therefore adorns the entrance of homes of many believers.
2006 | 45x38 cms | 18x15 inches
Copper and thread on canvas
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An experiment of a stylized version of Ganesha using glass mosaic on canvas.
2011 | 33x27 cms | 13x10.5 inches
Glass mosaic on canvas
sold
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This painting was created with textured paper adhered to a painted canvas. The paper was wetted in appropriate places to gently remove parts and reveal Ganesha, the elephant-headed, Hindu God of new beginnings.
2006 | 90x70 cms | 35.5x27.5 inches
Collage with textured paper and acrylics on canvas
sold
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A stylized painting of Ganesha on textured paper. His left hand holds a modak, his favourite sweet (representing the sweet rewards of spiritual pursuit) and his right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing.
2005 | 60x40 cms | 24x16 inches
Acrylic paints on textured paper
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The central figure of Ganesha dancing with joyous abandon is painted on a stretched canvas with acrylics. The surrounding six musicians are painted in watercolors.
Ganesha is the elephant-headed Hindu God of new beginnings.
He is worshipped before starting anything new to clear obstacles and pave the way to success.
2000 | 140x200 cms | 55x78 inches
Acrylics on canvas and watercolors on paper
Commissioned
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Experiments with copper, enamel and acrylics on canvas.
2004 | 53x75 cms | 21x29.5 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas and collage.
sold
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A set of two stylized paintings of Ganeshji playing fusion music with a guitar and a dholak.
2004 | 32x52 cms | 12.5x20.5 inches
Acrylics on canvas
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Ganesha, a much-loved Hindu God is the first deity to be worshipped at the start of a new venture to remove obstacles and thus pave the path for success.
His elephant head symbolises wisdom, the axe in one hand represents the ability to cut off all bonds and attachments, the lotus represents rising above worldly sufferring and the laddoo, (an Indian sweet) represents the sweet rewards of spiritual pursuit. One hand is raised in blessing the devotee.
2001 | 25x32 cms | 10x12.5 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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Nritya, meaning dance in Sanskrit, holds a spiritual significance in Hinduism. When Ganesha is shown in this form, he symbolises the cycle of creation and destruction.
2004 | 53x75 cms | 21x30 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas and collage
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Ganesha, a much-loved Hindu God is the first deity to be worshipped at the start of a new venture to remove obstacles and thus pave the path for success.
His elephant head symbolises wisdom, the axe in one hand represents the ability to cut off all bonds and attachments, the lotus represents rising above worldly sufferring and the laddoo, (an Indian sweet) represents the sweet rewards of spiritual pursuit. One hand is raised in blessing the devotee. The mouse teaches the devotee that 'desire' can cause havoc unless brought under control.
A commission for an Indian couple who were moving to a new country.
2000 | 150x100 cms | 78x39 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
Commissioned