For Anardana, a contemporary Indian dining destination in Delhi, Abhay created a series of large-format artworks that explore the relationship between India's cultural heritage and its rapidly evolving modern identity. Designed specifically for the restaurant, each piece reflects the conversations, contrasts, and everyday moments that define contemporary India.
One artwork portrays a traditionally dressed Indian woman adorned in pearls and classic drapery, confidently carrying a Nike Air Jordan sneaker and a Dior tote bag against a backdrop of bustling city life.
The second captures the nostalgic charm of a neighbourhood kirana store, complete with hand-painted signboards, stacked shelves, and the iconic Coca-Cola refrigerator that generations of Indians instantly recognize. Together, the artworks celebrate the coexistence of tradition and modernity, perfectly complementing Anardana's vision of reimagining Indian culture through a contemporary lens while becoming an integral part of the dining experience.
