Dhiraj’s recent works indulge in environmental and social consciousness which is based on the concept of human invasion and do minance on this planet. He is interested in the politics of constant state of conflict humans perpetually find themselves in. The works often play the role of silent protest to shed light on the issues and impart the contemporary relationship between huma n and Nature. To understand it deeper he tries to study the landscape in terms of its ecology, geopolitics and society - environment. This encourages his practice to be a research - based work process. He experiments with earthly and recycled materials and oft en accumulate them to draw and sculpt; and is interested in viewing material as metaphor to reinterpret its conceptual relationship with the visuals he creates and allow s his viewers to have an open contemplation.

Act of Condolence
Iron ore, charcoal, glass marker and pen on paper
48in x 48in
2018