India, April 26 -- From narrative movement to mediatic realism, Baroda has a vibrant scene when it comes to artistic innovation. Embracing this wave of experimentalism is an exhibition in the city that has brought together work of 16 artists to push the boundaries of contemporary art using materials, techniques, and methods. This ongoing show is titled, Alchemy of Matter - New Materiality and Studio practices at Baroda.

Integrating unconventional materials into diverse forms of expression, the participating artists use materials as a medium of storytelling. In their hands, material is not just a tool but a language through which ideas, memories, and emotions are expressed. "The silver surface, intentionally left to oxidise, embraces the ...