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Lot No. 79

Rekha Rodwittiya
b. 1958

ONCE UPON A TIME
84 x 48 in (213.3 x 122 cm)
Acrylic & oil on canvas
2006
Signed & Dated: Verso

` 6,00,000 – 8,00,000 | $ 7,407 – 9,877

Rekha Rodwittiya’s artistic oeuvre
delves into the intricacies of life’s
myriad facets, encapsulating themes of
alienation and belonging, discrimination
and acceptance, accord and discord.
Her work serves as a pragmatic
reaction to the socio-political milieu
surrounding her, reflecting her acute
sensitivity towards prevailing attitudes.

For Rodwittiya, art and life are
intertwined; she believes in immersing
herself in life experiences to
authentically capture them on canvas.
Painting, for her, is not merely a
creative pursuit but a fervent struggle
for existential validation. Her imagery
emerges from a rich tapestry of
thoughts, emotions, observations, and
past experiences, offering a profound
exploration of the human condition.

Drawing from a heritage of elemental
imagery, infused with psychological
insights, Rodwittiya portrays
women through the lens of personal
experience and everyday realities. Her
depiction of women, often resembling
Gauginesque figures, celebrates the
female protagonist in their daily rituals,
devoid of objectification or voyeurism.

Rodwittiya has represented India in
various international art exhibitions and
delivered lectures on Indian art globally.
Her solo exhibitions have graced
esteemed galleries across the world.