The Mark of a Shift

Nothing is isolated. There is always an underlying force behind it. The collective observes how 'shift' pushes all things into existence—and the resistance they face.

Artists

Gully Collective: Bikramjit Paul, Pranab K Dhal, Shalem Kachhap, Sudip Jana, Toyef Ali Khan (Kala Bhavana Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan)

Medium

Mixed Media Installation

Venue

BMS Warehouse, Opposite Holy Cross Church Mattancherry (Kuriachante Nada)

Timings

10AM to 6PM (Monday to Sunday)

Till March 31st, 2026

About

The Mark of a Shift presents a phenomenological response to the idea of 'shift,' uncovering narratives, ecology, and politics within it. The Gully Collective—five artists from Kala Bhavana Visva-Bharati—attempts to understand how shift pushes all things into existence.

One cannot truly push and pull by oneself. It becomes visibly political due to complex human-environment relationships. The collective observes subtle shifts within our surroundings—the phenomena of shift in an immersive landscape now moved indoors.

Here we observe the human desire to consume and shape the land, the resistance faced, and the memory, knowledge, and traditions born of it. The constant negotiation of power between us and the land, veiled behind everyday lives.

Kochi Biennale 2025