3, Feb 2026
What Remains Awake: Dream, Depth & the Fourth – Sonika Agarwal Solo Exhibition Preview
The preview of What Remains Awake: Dream, Depth & the Fourth (Jagrat · Swapna · Sushupti · Turiya), a solo exhibition by Sonika Agarwal, was held on Friday, 30 January 2026, at Kalamkar Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi. The event was attended by artists, curators, collectors, and members of the cultural community.
The opening was led by Ms. Uma Jain, Director of Dhoomimal Gallery, as Chief Guest. Special Guests included H.E. Ms. Mahishini Colonne, High Commission of Sri Lanka, and Shri M. Sovan Kumar, Regional Secretary, Lalit Kala Akademi.
The exhibition explores consciousness through four traditional Indian states of awareness—waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and the fourth state. Rather than representing these states directly, Sonika Agarwal interprets them through abstract forms, colour, and spatial composition.
Working across painting, sculpture, and installation, the artist moves beyond the traditional canvas. Her use of colour shifts with light and time, inviting viewers to slow down and engage deeply in today’s fast-paced world.
Curated under the guidance of Myna Mukherjee, the exhibition emphasizes inner reflection and awareness. Sculptural works add depth to the show, exploring themes of desire, silence, power, and compassion.
A self-taught artist with over seventeen years of experience, Sonika Agarwal has exhibited widely in India and internationally. She is a recipient of the National Stree Shakti Award from the President of India, and her works have been recently acquired by the Museum of Sacred Arts (MoSA), Belgium.
What Remains Awake encourages viewers to reflect on their own consciousness, offering a quiet, contemplative experience beyond the rush of everyday life.
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- By Neel Achary
