Satish GUPTA (born 1947). Composition. Unique work consisting of nine monotypes (freckles, stains, ). Dim. each: Height 39 cm - Width 39 cm Note: a major figure in contemporary Indian art, with a prolific career combining sculpture, painting, poetry and calligraphy in works imbued with spirituality. Based in New Delhi and inspired by his many travels, he draws his inspiration from Zen philosophy, Indian mysticism and nature, which he translates into works marked by great meditative sensitivity. His work, often characterized by pure forms and subtle textures, seeks to create an inner space of silence and contemplation. Exhibited worldwide, his work can be seen at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, the Musée des Arts Sacrés in Brussels, the Shanghai Museum of Modern Art, the Deborah Colton Gallery in Houston and the Roberta English Gallery in San Francisco.