Vinay Gusain

Vinay, originally hailing from the vibrant state of Haryana, found himself relocating to Baroda, Gujarat, for educational pursuits. It was in this bustling city that he encountered an eye-opening scene that piqued his curiosity: individuals sprawled across the roads, enveloped in the arms of sleep during the morning hours. These were hardworking souls, laborers who toiled under the stars, dedicating their nights to labor only to find rest on the unforgiving pavement as dawn broke.

With no proper facilities to call their own, these workers carried their worldly possessions in humble carriers—plastic bags. These bags, crafted from polythene, were more than mere storage; they were a symbol of resilience, a lightweight shield safeguarding their cherished valuables from harm and the elements. The simplicity and practicality of these bags struck a chord with Vinay.

Inspired by the stark reality of these urban sleepers and their polythene companions, Vinay’s artwork began to reflect these poignant observations. His paintings vividly capture the diverse sleeping postures of the pavement dwellers, each curve and angle telling a story of exhaustion and survival. Equally, the polythene bags take on a life of their own, painted with such attention to detail that one can almost feel the crinkly texture and sense the weight of the stories they hold within.