form . residue

Aparna Chakravarty

Venue: INSTINC Space, 39 Keppel Rd, #03-10 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065

Exhibition Duration: 30 September to 4 October 2026 | Wed-Fri, 1PM-7PM. Sat - Sun, 1PM-6PM

Opening Reception: 2 October 2026 (Fri.), 5:30PM–8:30PM | RSVP

Artist Talk: 3 October 2026 (Sat.), 3-4PM | RSVP

brief

"form . residue" is a solo exhibition exploring the beauty of the Earth's overlooked materials through two interconnected bodies of work: "Ashma" and "Mrida". Mrida, derived from Sanskrit, means earth, soil, or clay, while Ashma means stone or rock. Together, they reflect the elemental materials that shape our landscapes, histories, and built environments.

Working with acrylic, limestone, natural earth pigments, and mineral-based materials, the abstract paintings draw directly from the colours, textures, and geological formations found within soil and stone. Layered surfaces and organic marks reveal the complexity embedded in these seemingly ordinary materials, challenging the perception of earth as merely "brown dirt" and stone as simply "grey rock."

"form . residue" encourages a renewed way of seeing—one that uncovers the subtle beauty and complexity of earth and stone. Rather than reducing these materials to muted, monochromatic surfaces, the exhibition reveals their rich spectrum of colours, and textures, inviting viewers to appreciate the elegance of the world beneath their feet.

BIO of Artist Aparna Chakravarty

Aparna Chakravarty is a Singapore-based multidisciplinary artist whose practice is inspired by the natural world. Working across painting and ceramics, she explores colour, texture, pattern, and material through process-driven experimentation. Earth, water, and the sea are recurring sources of inspiration, informing works that reflect on nature's subtle transformations and rhythms.

Working with acrylic alongside natural earth pigments, clay, limestone, and mineral pigments, Aparna embraces the unique qualities of each material. Her recent practice centres on using earth pigments and mineral pigments sourced from different regions of the world, alongside pigments she has developed from potting soil, revealing the remarkable diversity of colours found within the Earth's natural materials.

Aparna's works are held in private collections across India, the United States, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Website: http://www.artstudioaparna.com/ | Instagram: @artstudio.aparna