The passage of time brings with it accumulated memories and experiences - most often unstated but waiting to reveal itself fully at a given moment. This exhibition aims to draw upon that moment of discovery and truth through Debnath Basu’s works.

“In waiting...” emerges from conversations with and stories of common men and other happenings that are both humorous and ironic. As a silent and detached observer, Basu explores the dichotomies that exist in this world of the absurd - both real and imagined. Steeped in visual and literal metaphors, they become the inspiration behind the characters that animate his drawings and prints.

The exhibition showcases some of Debnath Basu's works that have been resuscitated from their damaged state. Bit by bit and through a slow laborious process he has brought them together giving a new lease of life and meaningful ways off reading into them.

We are grateful to Soumik Nandy Majumdar for his insights and his valuable contribution towards the catalogue essay facilitating a deeper understanding of the works.