Shanti Panchal’s (b.1951) exhibition Endurance opens at the gallery with a reception on Thursday 9 May from 6 - 8 pm. The exhibition runs from 10 May – 2 June 2024 and features works from 1989 – 2022. The exhibition is also a part of London Gallery Weekend from 31 May - 2 June 2024 for which the gallery will be open over the weekend. The Artist will be doing a tour of the show at the gallery on Saturday, 1 June at 4pm. One of the highlights of the exhibition is a large-scale watercolour study done for the Brixton...
Shanti Panchal’s (b.1951) exhibition Endurance opens at the gallery with a reception on Thursday 9 May from 6 - 8 pm. The exhibition runs from 10 May – 2 June 2024 and features works from 1989 – 2022. The exhibition is also a part of London Gallery Weekend from 31 May - 2 June 2024 for which the gallery will be open over the weekend. The Artist will be doing a tour of the show at the gallery on Saturday, 1 June at 4pm.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is a large-scale watercolour study done for the Brixton mural Endurance, which was part of a series commissioned by Art on the Underground for Brixton Underground station in London, which was on display from November 2022 – November 2023.
“It has been an exciting experience, painting for six months on the Brixton mural, exploring Brixton’s history, art and culture. I wanted to reflect and celebrate the vibrant cultural life in Brixton and London. We have suffered a great deal past few years but the resilience and healing powers of people have always found a way to overcome adversities throughout the history. People and places in the mural tell us a story of each community within Brixton and London. I feel that we have endured difficult and hard times in the past, facing challenges of the present and looking forward to a bright future. “
In this expansive work, Panchal captures a collective portrait reflecting our enduring resilience and interconnectedness. Depicting various Londoners engaged in different roles - an artist, an NHS worker, a waiter, among others - the painting also incorporates elements of the cityscape, including landmarks like the Black Cultural Archives, Brixton Windmill, and Tate Modern. Notably, it features memorials such as The African and Caribbean War Memorial and the Cherry Groce Memorial Pavilion in Windrush Square, symbolizing both cherished places and individuals, as well as the losses and struggles faced. These elements come together to celebrate, commemorate, and inspire as we navigate through shared experiences and strive to rebuild
