The Guild Art Gallery is currently presenting Ribbed Routes, a solo exhibition of recent works by G.R. Iranna at The Guild, Mumbai. Iranna’s works are philosophical reflections, revolving around the interactions and explorations of a man’s inner world with the existential issues of today. Art historian and an independent curator Deeksha Nath in her catalogue essay for the show discusses the artist’s works.

There are some pressing issues of our times that require our address. Questions of peace and the prevalence of violence as a form of dissent, any dissent, press on our consciousness and demand a response. The reason I have titled my essay ‘The Peace Project’ is because I see and I would like to encourage others to see this all sculptural show by Iranna as a concerted and concentrated address of what should be society’s goal in the coming years, to work towards peace and harmonious coexistence. It is not naïve to imagine this as a goal that we should place at the forefront of our plans and it is not a goal achieved through individual action but one attainable through collective enterprise. There have been moments in history when the call for peace has gone around and captured the hearts and minds of people, now is another such time.

This body of work, as you will see is about despair but it is also about hope, for both nestled together in Pandora’s box.