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Rahul Chauhan’s art draws inspiration from a parallel world created by technology, where alter-human agencies thrive and mask the dystopian realities of human decay. In this era of virtual abundance, technology has become not just a means of communication but a tool for survival. Chauhan’s artwork is rich with metaphors that explore utopian, humanistic, and spiritual ideas, while also addressing the rapid expansion of digital imagery and technology. He questions the shift from human creativity to technological proxies and emphasizes his love for traditional brush and paint as he negotiates with the canvas, infusing it with colors and exchanging ideas by hand.

Chauhan’s art is a reflection of his personal journey, influenced by his education in art, his fascination with nature, and his exploration of Hindi literature and Sufi poetry. Growing up in Dibiyapur and later moving to Delhi, he found resonance in the realism of writers like Munshi Premchand. His move to Baroda expanded his artistic horizons, leading to a more narrative and figurative style that critiques societal divisions based on caste, color, and religion, often using surrealist imagery. Through his dedication to the traditional medium of oil on canvas, Chauhan finds excitement in the laborious yet rewarding process of painting and the journey it takes him on.