"Hover" by Prabin Badhia presents a swirling mass of ethereal figures, their forms intertwining in a haunting vertical dance. The charcoal strokes create a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow, with bodies seeming to dissolve and materialize within the composition. The drawing's upward movement suggests both ascension and suspension, capturing a powerful sense of collective displacement and connection.

About Hover by Prabin Badhia

This 2021 charcoal drawing on paper measures 36 by 48 inches, its substantial scale amplifying the impact of its floating figures. The gestural quality of the charcoal technique creates a dreamlike atmosphere where human forms blur between solidity and spirit. The dynamic composition speaks to themes of diaspora and shared experience, with bodies caught in a perpetual state of hovering between spaces, neither firmly grounded nor fully departed.