Stolen Horizons
Stolen Horizons, a charcoal mural, presented a tapestry of our relationship with carbon. Artist Prabhakar Pachpute, from the mining town of Sasti, Maharashtra, delved into the strange and dangerous impacts of excavation. Each layer of the mural—the animals, boat, cliffside and tunnels—asks us to consider the coalbed of memories that lay etched on our soil, people, and objects.
Medium: Mixed media mural, Acrylic, Arabian gum, Charcoal, Graphite,
Multani clay
Year: 2023
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Prabhakar Pachpute
Artist
Prabhakar Pachpute's artistic practice delves into the challenging realities of his hometown Chandrapur in Maharashtra, known as 'the city of black gold,' addressing issues of relentless excavation, unequal social development, and land politics. Hailing from a lineage of three generations of mine workers, Pachpute's intricate drawings, animations, and use of charcoal directly connect to his familial roots.
Employing a diverse array of mediums such as drawing, light, stop-motion animations, sound, and sculpture, he crafts immersive, site-specific works that confront mining labour issues and their impact on both natural landscapes and human lives. With a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Indira Kala Sangit University and an Master of Fine Arts from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Pachpute's work has been exhibited at venues like Tate, St. Ives, and the 31st São Paulo Biennial, among many others.
