Lot 0100

This canvas by Tathi Premchand was created in 2003 as a social and political story. The blind man walking in darkness looks similar to Mahatma Gandhi, carrying truth and light. The lantern in his hand becomes a symbol of hope, peace and humanity. His blindness reflects a society that cannot see violence, hatred and injustice around it. The walking stick shows the difficult journey of truth in modern India. The artist asks what Gandhi wanted to say to the people after independence. The silent black background represents fear, loneliness and moral darkness in society. The small car and distant moon show a modern world moving away from Gandhian values. The painting also questions the history of Gandhi’s assassination and the politics of hatred. Through black, white and burning yellow colors, the artist creates a powerful image of peace searching for light in a divided world.