Devdutt Pattanaik’s black-and-white line drawings serve as visual conduits into his richly inclusive interpretations of mythologies from across the world. This is the first time his exhibition of artworks is happening. Effortless and immediate, these drawings unfold in real time, capturing the essence of his fluid and non-linear thinking. They are not merely illustrations but artworks in their own right. Pattanaik’s practice epitomizes the power of wandering paths, where critical insights emerge not from rigid logic and othering but from genuine inquiry and inclusion. These drawings invite us to meander across various mythologies - folk, mainstream, monotheistic, and occult - revealing their shared humanity and the rich interplay of beliefs that shape our understanding of the world. These drawings are both maps and mirrors, charting mythical landscapes while reflecting the universal truth that all important journeys, intellectual or spiritual, rarely follow a straight line.

Visuals: Animikh Chakrabarty and Sandipan


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