Lohar ChawlNalini Malani · 2016

2016
99.0 x 69.0 cm
ILHAM Gallery

Nalini Malani (1946 –)

Nalini Malani is a pioneering Indian artist renowned for her innovative video art, installations & paintings exploring themes of identity, displacement, feminism, and the Partition of India. Her work features stop motion & reverse painting techniques.

ILHAM Gallery (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

The gallery’s layout provides an open and inviting atmosphere, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the art on display. Natural light floods the exhibition halls.

b. 1946, Karachi, undivided India; based in India and EuropeThe multifaceted urban chaos of Lohar Chawl, a commercial locality of Mumbai, India, is captured in this deeply layered monoprint by Nalini Malani. Using a technique the artist calls “cloning”, the monoprint has been photocopied and worked over in ink, charcoal, watercolour, pen, and collage. In doing so, she records the lives and stories of those living in the area, which history often sweeps aside.

About this artwork

Title: Lohar Chawl
Artist: Nalini Malani
Year: 2016
Original dimensions: 99.0 x 69.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: ILHAM Gallery
Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

Who created "Lohar Chawl"?

"Lohar Chawl" was created by Nalini Malani. The information on this page describes Nalini Malani's original work.

How old was Nalini Malani when creating "Lohar Chawl" in 2016?

Nalini Malani was 70 years old when creating "Lohar Chawl" in 2016. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1946.

How harmonious are the colors of "Lohar Chawl" by Nalini Malani?

The colors of "Lohar Chawl" by Nalini Malani show a balanced harmony harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

How big is the original "Lohar Chawl"?

The original "Lohar Chawl" by Nalini Malani measures 99 x 69 cm.

What is the creation date of "Lohar Chawl" by Nalini Malani?

The creation of "Lohar Chawl" by Nalini Malani is dated 2016.

Who created "Lohar Chawl" and in what year?

Nalini Malani made "Lohar Chawl" in 2016.

How is the color composition of "Lohar Chawl" by Nalini Malani built?

The color composition of "Lohar Chawl" by Nalini Malani combines a gentle contrast with a balanced harmony harmony.