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// Hema Upadhyay’s Just Another Day (2008) is a digital print that features an intricate black-and-white pattern reminiscent of traditional Indian motifs and textile designs. The symmetrical composition, with elaborate detailing and repetitive floral and foliage-like shapes, evokes a sense of order and precision. The mirrored design emphasizes Upadhyay's meticulous approach, while the complex, layered elements suggest themes of nature, heritage, and identity. The print’s decorative yet structured quality captures an essence of balance between chaos and symmetry, reflecting the artist’s exploration of everyday life and cultural motifs within contemporary art.

Hema Upadhyay (India, 1972–2015) was a visual artist renowned for her photography and sculptural installations. Her work often explored themes of migration, urbanization, and identity, reflecting the complexities of contemporary Indian society. Notable exhibitions include 'The Nymph and the Adult' and 'Dream a Wish, Wish a Dream.'

Hema Upadhyay

Just Another Day, 2008

Name: Just Another Day, 2008
SKU: 8189

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Digital Print on paper

Digital Print on paperDigital print on paper refers to a digital image printed with archival-grade inks on high-quality, acid-free paper. This process ensures the print can last over twenty years if properly stored. The digital file allows for future prints to be made as needed.

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Edition of 50

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I don’t see myself as an Indian artist. I really look at myself as an artist.
- Hema Upadhyay

Recognised for her sculptural installations and photography, Hema Upadhyay was a contemporary Indian artist whose work often commented on social themes and political matters such as war and immigration. One of her most recognized works, Made in China, was created as a commentary on globalisation and mass consumerism and an analysis of the loss of identity that results from these themes. Upadhyay often used found materials within her installations and acknowledged that a lot of the chaos within her work actually came from within the built-up city that she inhabited – she remarked: “It’s a double-edged condition when you see development in the making – you see growth but decay.” Upadhyay’s life was cut tragically short, allegedly due to a financial and legal dispute, but she has continued to receive recognition even after her untimely death.

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What is Contemporary art from India?

Contemporary art from India dates from 1985 to the present, marking the post-liberalization era. During this period, artists have felt free to create independently of traditional Hindu or social conventions. They often incorporate distinctly Indian materials and objects in their work, reflecting a blend of modern ideas and cultural heritage.

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Hema Upadhyay

Just Another Day, 2008

111.8 x 76.2 cm

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