New Delhi, Feb 12: Saichi presented ‘Pauses, Renderings and the Quiet Blooms’, a contemplative wearable art exhibition by Maneesha Sharma, with an exclusive media preview on 9 February, followed by a two-day showcase at Travancore Palace, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi.
Rooted in stillness, intuition, and nature-led reflection, the exhibition unfolded as a quiet dialogue between art, time, and the human spirit. Over the two days, guests, collectors, and members of the media experienced textile not merely as fabric, but as an intimate, mindful journey.
A free spirit and intuitive seeker, Maneesha’s creative language is shaped by pauses- moments of watching, absorbing, and reflecting. From this inner stillness, her works emerged organically, carrying an effortless authenticity that resists urgency or excess.
“My work begins with pausing, listening to nature, to memory, to silence. The fabric already knows what it wants to become; I simply follow its rhythm. Each piece is a moment of stillness made visible,” shared Maneesha during the preview evening.
With a practice spanning nearly four decades, her work traverses interiors, furniture, accessories, and art textiles. Her instinctive yet disciplined approach is informed by years of hands-on exploration, thoughtful experimentation, and a deep respect for craft.
Working fluidly across painting, embroidery, and resist dyeing, Maneesha allows material, texture, and process to lead the narrative. The resulting works were not imposed but unfolded slowly, carrying traces of time, labour, and mindful making.
At the heart of the exhibition were sarees envisioned as earth songs — fluid renderings interlaced with cosmic elements, text, poetry, and prose. These six yards of fabric transcended their functional purpose to become meditative landscapes, gently guiding the wearer into a calm, consciously chosen space.
Pauses, Renderings and the Quiet Blooms explored art not merely as an object, but as an experience — one that unfolds gradually, engaging the senses and the inner self. The exhibition offered visitors a quiet refuge from the pace of contemporary life, where art was felt as much as it was seen.