Some of Mohan Samant’s most ambitious paintings were also his most otherworldly. Swipe to see Sotheby’s Specialist Frances Belsham examine the effect that wires, spackle, and even beaded eyes has on ‘Kathakali Dancer,’ his 1990 painting now at #SothebysLondon. ‘Kathakali Dancer’ is part of Samant’s defining ‘Music & Dance’ series. Guided by the creative freedom of 60s and 70s New York and his personal music practice, Samant experimented with paint, paper cut-outs, wire and sand to create these almost mythological images. This series synthesizes his most celebrated qualities: rhythmic composition, material experimentation and theatrical figuration. ‘Kathakali Dance’ is one of several works by Samant on view in The South Asia Edit, an exhibition that highlights six distinct voices in the story of South Asian modern and contemporary art. Plan your visit at the link in bio.