SATISH GUJRAL (1925-2020) UNTITLED, SIGNED TOP LEFT, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

Size: 53.5 x 36 inches

Property of Mr & Mrs Gupta Family


Footnotes: Emerging from the crucible of pre-Partition Punjab, Satish Gujral epitomized
artistic prowess across myriad realms—painting, sculpture, murals, and architecture. Born
on December 25, 1925, in Jhelum, his journey into the realm of creativity was spurred by
familial encouragement, blossoming amidst the backdrop of childhood adversity, where a
tragic accident robbed him of speech and hearing.Guided by the hallowed halls of Mayo
School of Art, Lahore, and briefly by the artistic enclave of Sir J. J. School of Art, Bombay,
Gujral forged a path uniquely his own, diverging from the Progressive Artists’ Group to
embrace a singular vision of Indian modernism.The crucible of personal upheaval and the
seismic shifts of Partition lent an indelible hue to his artistic oeuvre, channeling pain into
poignant expressions. A sojourn to Mexico in 1952 proved transformative, where he imbibed
the essence of muralism from luminaries like Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros,
crafting monumental works in mosaic and ceramic, and embracing unconventional mediums
like burnt wood and steel.His architectural opus, notably the Belgian Embassy in New Delhi,
earned global acclaim, hailed as a pinnacle of twentieth-century design. Gujral's accolades,
spanning from the Da Vinci Award to the Padma Vibhushan, stand as a testament to his
enduring legacy. As the curtain fell on his earthly odyssey on March 26, 2020,