Harman Taneja
(b. 1994)
Harman artistic exploration extends beyond conventional boundaries, as she endeavours to challenge and reshape the inherent rigidity of materials. Seeking curvilinearity, often absent in our structured surroundings, she pushes the boundaries of production and materiality across various scales. Her work rebels against established norms and rules, disrupting the prescribed cubes and set structures. Resin has become a key medium in her artwork, seamlessly blending with elements like water, concrete, found material from construction sites. In her series of artworks, Harman draws inspiration from construction sites, weaving a narrative that explores the interplay between two opposing forces: structure and fluidity. Her chosen medium, liquid resin, becomes the transformative agent, poured into crafted structures that echo forms of homes. Within these resin-encased structures, she incorporates materials sourced directly from the construction site where she immerses herself in the creative process. Examples include terrazzo, a liquid substance or paste that takes on structured form when poured into molds—a metaphorical reflection of how our memories and identities take shape within the structured confines of a home.
Harman Taneja completed her Bachelors in Architecture from the University School of Architecture and Planning, Indraprastha University, New Delhi. She has been an artist in residence at Niv Art Gallery, New Delhi (2019); Round Them Oranges, Far Side collective, Art Photo Book (2021); Space Studio, Vadodara (2022). Her solo project was curated by Priyanshi Saxena at an alternate space in New Delhi (2022). Recent group shows include India Art Fair with LATITUDE 28, New Delhi (2024); Delhi Contemporary Art Week with LATITUDE 28, New Delhi (2023); Per Materiam’ with LATITUDE 28, New Delhi (2022); ‘Yours in Truth’ curated by Saloni Doshi, Space 118 (2021); Art for Change India and Greenly Art Space, California (2021). Her work has been placed in many prestigious collections in India and abroad. Harman Taneja is represented by LATITUDE 28.
