Aalekh Arts & Culture Foundation presents Shades of Grey — A Contemporary Art Exhibition by Divyaman Singh in Celebration of Womanhood
Aalekh Arts & Culture Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation committed to advancing women’s empowerment, child education and welfare, social equality, and sustainable development, is hosting an art fundraiser titled “Shades of Grey.” The contemporary art exhibition will feature works by artist Divyaman Singh and will be held from 26th to 28th March 2026 at Sabha Gallery, Bangalore.
The exhibition will be inaugurated by Santosh Lad as Chief Guest, with eminent curator and cultural thinker Bose Krishnamachari attending as Guest of Honour.
Presented during the month of International Women’s Day, Shades of Grey celebrates the layered emotional landscapes of womanhood through abstract contemporary landscapes.
The exhibition brings together a series of evocative oil-on-canvas works where the artist explores the nuanced emotional spectrum of women through atmospheric landscapes rendered in tonal greys, textures, and shifting horizons. Rather than depicting the female form directly, the works create contemplative spaces where emotion is suggested through movement, depth, and abstraction.
The exhibition also carries a strong social purpose. It is being organised as a fundraiser, with a portion of the proceeds supporting vocational training programmes for women, enabling skill development and livelihood opportunities through initiatives supported by the Aalekh Arts & Culture Foundation.
Founded in 2015, Aalekh Foundation is registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act and works across a wide range of social initiatives including women’s empowerment, education for children, healthcare awareness, legal aid for vulnerable communities, and sustainability programmes. The organisation collaborates with experts across sectors including education, healthcare, finance, law, sustainability and artisan communities to create meaningful social impact and long-term community development. The foundation is also registered under 80G and CSR guidelines, enabling organisations and individuals to support its initiatives.
Dr. Rennie Joyy, Founder of Aalekh Arts & Culture Foundation, said “At Aalekh, we believe that art must not only inspire reflection but also create meaningful social impact. ‘Shades of Grey’ explores the many emotional landscapes of womanhood — those spaces that exist beyond binaries. Presenting this series during Women’s Day month, while raising support for women’s vocational empowerment, reflects the foundation’s commitment to both cultural dialogue and community transformation.”
Artist Divyaman Singh added
“In this series, the landscape becomes an emotional terrain. The greys are not the absence of colour but a spectrum of feeling — restraint, memory, resilience, and quiet strength. Through these abstract horizons, I attempt to capture the inner tides that often shape a woman’s experience but remain unseen.”
The exhibition also marks Aalekh Arts & Culture Foundation’s growing cultural engagement with Bangalore, bringing together art, dialogue, and social purpose through a thoughtfully curated presentation. Through initiatives such as exhibitions, cultural programmes and collaborations with artists, the foundation seeks to create meaningful platforms where art can intersect with social awareness and community engagement.
