Born Free

Date: 6-12 November, 2019

Location: The Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

Michelle Poonawalla’s solo exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery was a tribute to her late grandfather Jehangir Vazifdar and his signature oil painting technique that highlighted the uniqueness of the artist’s hand. The works on display included a series of animal portraits that depicted the power of the natural world – from the strength of a lion to the fragile beauty of the butterfly. The show ended with her signature butterfly installation, a perfect homage to a visionary artist ahead of his time, who believed that through his art, which was a pure reflection of his creative spirit, he was a truly free man.

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Michelle Poonawalla