Traces of Light Amongst Ruins
Zakkir Hussain
Presented by The Guild Gallery, Mumbai
Hosted at Draavidia Art Gallery, Fort Kochi

Traces of Light Amongst Ruins presents Zakkir Hussain’s compelling visual world one where the human experience unfolds through layered narratives, intricate detailing, and an unflinching gaze at contemporary realities. Hussain’s practice navigates the fragile terrain between chaos and contemplation, offering a sensitive yet incisive reflection on the social and political tensions that shape our time.

In these works, the artist constructs dense, rhythmic compositions filled with intertwined figures, symbolic objects, and fragments of everyday life. What may first appear as overwhelming turbulence gradually reveals a profound emotional depth. Within this complexity, Hussain discovers glimmers of clarity moments of light that emerge from the disorder, suggesting resilience, memory, and the quiet endurance of the human spirit.

The exhibition underscores Hussain’s mastery in transforming lived experiences into a rich visual language that is both intimate and universal. His canvases act as sites of inquiry, encouraging viewers to look closer, question assumptions, and engage with the layers of meaning embedded within each frame.

Draavidia Art Gallery is honoured to host this significant presentation by The Guild Gallery, bringing Zakkir Hussain’s evocative and timely works to audiences in Fort Kochi.