Realities and Fantasies
Shrishti Art Gallery is delighted to present “Realities and Fantasies”, an exhibition presenting recent works by Devraj Dakoji, one of India’s most renowned printmakers. Devraj Dakoji is exhibiting his works in Hyderabad after a gap of five years. It brings back nostalgic moments from the local art scene of 1960s and early 1970s, which saw him as a major presence. Continuing his ongoing series of “Wheel of Life”, Devraj Dakoji’s works brings attention to how the cycle of life continues despite the reality of man’s destructive interaction with nature. Recognizable forms In Dakoji Devraj’s work like fish, birds point to how these life forms adopt and survive as their natural habitats are destroyed. Dakoji Devraj has explored and excelled in several art media such as pen and sumi ink drawings, water colour paintings, and printmaking techniques especially lithography, and more. In his long career he has strived to contribute to the field of printmaking via his creative pra