New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- There is a certain tactility to the Rhythm of Life series on view at Art Explore, New Delhi. In these abstract works, part of designer and visual artist Harpreet Narula's first solo exhibition, Inward, paint resembles the texture of embroidered thread. According to curator Vikram Singh, Narula's paintings are shaped by three enduring traditions: The painted walls of havelis of Punjab and the frescoes of Shekhawati, the loom and the act of repetition. Memory and rhythm have emerged as cornerstones of his artistic practice.

Narula believes that whether it is designing garments or working on a painting, the inspiration comes from past encounters with fabric, architecture and visual art. In fact, his large collection of ...