
Priya Singh
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Property from a private collection, England.
Acquired in Mumbai in 2003.
Nai studied Drawing and Painting at the L.S. Raheja School of Art, Mumbai. Rooted in his early exposure to materials like jute and packing supplies through his father's trade, Nai's work combines modest, Indian materials; jute, newspaper, and handmade paper into intricate compositions. Blurring lines between collage and painting, his works often feature earth tones, with surfaces sometimes coloured but often left bare to highlight texture.
Nai's Untitled (Red & Yellow) stands as a striking example of his innovative engagement with materiality, abstraction, and structure. In this composition, Nai uses a deep red background as a visceral field, across which yellow lines, both horizontal and vertical are arranged in varying lengths and densities. The result is a dynamic yet meditative grid, a visual rhythm that recalls both textile structures and minimalist geometry, while remaining rooted in a tactile, organic sensibility.
Since 2006, Nai has created large diptychs and jute collages, exhibiting at venues like Devi Art Foundation, New Delhi (2019); Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai (2017, 2019); and Para Site, Hong Kong (2018). His practice transforms humble materials into compelling visual narratives.