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Parallels of Perception: The Quartz Collective Shows New Work in New Delhi

A group of five women sitting together, smiling at the camera. They are wearing colorful and diverse outfits, showcasing a range of styles.
Shikha Gupta, Gitanjali Kashyap, Nitasha Jaini, Ritu Aggarwal and Ritu Singh Panday.

Parallels of Perception, a group show by The Quartz Collective in New Delhi, presents women artists exploring identity, geometry and texture across painting and mixed media.

A smiling woman sitting in front of abstract paintings on a brick wall, wearing a green top and scarf, with a flower in her hair.

Shikha Gupta with her art.

Parallels of Perception brings five members of The Quartz Collective to Triveni Kala Sangam’s Shridharani Art Gallery from 8 to 15 June 2026. Curated by Georgina Maddox, the show gathers Nitasha Jaini, Gitanjali Kashyap, Ritu Aggarwal, Ritu Singh Panday and Shikha Gupta. Works range from figuration to linear abstraction, optical effects, tactile mixed media and collaborative scrolls.

An artistic illustration featuring a businessman in a suit, holding a briefcase and looking at his phone, as he climbs stairs. The background includes abstract floral patterns and sketches of other figures, symbolizing the corporate ladder.

Nitasha Jaini’s painting.

Artist practices

Nitasha Jaini focuses on the male figure in suits, using bright colours and city motifs to probe corporate pressure and restricted masculinity. Gitanjali Kashyap works in measured linear abstraction and Op-art‑adjacent geometry that plays with light, shadow and inner direction. Ritu Aggarwal deconstructs architecture into playful trompe-l’œil grids and stitched surfaces that shift with viewing angle.

An abstract painting featuring swirling blues, blacks, and splashes of red and orange, creating a dynamic and energetic composition.

Painting by Ritu Singh Panday.

Key themes

Ritu Singh Panday channels natural forces and environmental crises into thick textures and dramatic colour transitions. Shikha Gupta uses soft abstraction and collaborative art therapy projects to surface forgotten stories, notably with a scroll titled “Now I hear You” that works with found objects and tribal voices. Across the show, the artists question patriarchy, resilience and communal care.

Abstract black and white artwork featuring a geometric pattern with triangular forms and linear elements creating a sense of depth.

Gitanjali Kashyap’s artwork.

Curatorial vision

Curator Georgina Maddox frames the exhibition as an exploration of parallel perceptions and shared journeys. The collective format foregrounds mutual support and varied responses to social and ecological concerns. The works balance quiet strength with visual immediacy.

Abstract geometric artwork featuring a collage of pastel colors and shapes including blue, pink, yellow, and white. The composition includes various lines and patterns, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.

Painting by Ritu Aggrawal.

Highlights and visitor experience

Expect figurative canvases of urban strain, hypnotic linear works, playful architectural illusions, layered mixed media referencing earth and sea, and participatory scrolls made with community members. The show privileges tactile surfaces and readable compositions that invite lingering.

Exhibition details

Title: Parallels of Perception

Artists: The Quartz Collective — Nitasha Jaini, Gitanjali Kashyap, Ritu Aggarwal, Ritu Singh Panday, Shikha Gupta

Curator: Georgina Maddox

Venue: Shridharani Art Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi

Dates: 8–15 June 2026

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