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July 29, 2018 ·

Udita Upadhyaya at “nevernotmusic” exhibition, along with performers and guests. Photograph by Esther Espino.

Udita Upadhyaya at “nevernotmusic” exhibition, along with performers and guests. Photograph by Esther Espino.

The photograph shows the artist at center, standing in front of one of the gallery’s internal, white walls, with performers and guests sitting or standing on either side of her. Black vinyl letters are installed directly onto the walls, in the form of words and phrases in English and Hindi. Text appears in different sizes and spatial orientations (e.g., right-side up, upside-down, diagonal, vertical, and organic shapes), with some words/phrases expanded in space, condensed, or intersecting with other text. English words/phrases shown in this image include “a tender beginning,” “offer,” and “of this winter.” A gestural drawing—also made of black vinyl—is shown on the left-hand side of the image.