Running Figure

Dhruva Mistry’s paintings and drawings, particularly of female figures, are strongly reminiscent of the sculptural language of forms and the artist’s interest in eclectic traditions. Moreover, his work is a meeting of two cultures, European modernism and Indian classical traditions, built in a language that’s strongly individualistic and personal. His female nudes, such as the Running Figure, especially, reflect a classical style even as the contemporary features of these heroines bely the pure form of classicism. The confluence of artistic cultures in Mistry's work makes it compelling.