{
  "id": 11429366,
  "title": "Gallery FPH: Rujuta Hardas' New Exhibition Turns Mumbai's Fast-Paced Life Into A Journey Through Nature",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/gallery-fph-rujuta-hardas-new-exhibition-turns-mumbais-fast-paced",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/gallery-fph-rujuta-hardas-new-exhibition-turns-mumbais-fast-paced-life-into-a-journey-through-nature"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, Rujuta Hardas' latest exhibition offers a much-needed escape from the city's frenetic pace. Hailing from Gallery FPH, Hardas' solo show, spanning the period from October 1 to October 15, invites visitors to traverse 25 diverse landscapes, all within the confines of a single gallery space.\n\nHardas' artistic journey began in her formative years, and while she has since dabbled in various mediums, her heart remains firmly planted in landscapes. Her exhibition presents a harmonious blend of oil paintings and watercolours, each piece capturing the ethereal beauty of mountains, water bodies, and light.\n\nThe artist's connection with nature is palpable in her work, with mountains appearing in myriad forms and moods. From snow-capped peaks to dramatic canyons, her landscapes are imbued with the subtle nuances of light and atmosphere. By focusing on these atmospheric elements, Hardas transforms her subjects from mere subjects to living, breathing entities.\n\nOne of the highlights of the exhibition is the portrayal of Mount Kailash. Using a restrained palette of grey and white, Hardas conveys the quiet majesty of this sacred peak. Her alla prima technique, where she completes a painting in a single session while the paint is still wet, adds a sense of immediacy and energy to the work.\n\nHardas' approach to painting is deeply personal. For her, the landscapes are not merely subjects to be reproduced, but experiences to be revisited through the medium of paint. \"My inspiration comes primarily from nature and its sense of tranquillity,\" she explains. \"When I paint, I imagine myself being present in that landscape.\"\n\nIn a world dominated by rapid digital content, Hardas hopes her exhibition provides a much-needed respite. She encourages viewers to immerse themselves in the paintings, away from the distractions of screens and social media. \"With this exhibition, I like to think that visitors can travel to 25 different places without leaving the room,\" she adds, inviting the audience to embark on a journey of tranquility and reflection.",
  "summary": "In a city that rarely slows down, Rujuta Hardas’ latest exhibition offers a quieter way to pause. Currently on display at the newest addition of Gallery FPH in Mumbai from October 1 to October 15, her solo show brings together landscapes shaped by mountains, water, light and her enduring connection with nature. A room full of landscapes Step into Hardas’ exhibition and the city seems to take a…",
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