The influence of colonialism in the post-colonial world, television commercials and the institute of marriage might seem disparate but Kolkata-based artist Anirban Mitra merges all three to explore pop culture in his new exhibition titled Inspecting The Construction. His works are an amalgamation of tribal art, religious imagery and advertisements that appear psychedelic thanks to their bright colours. The 32-year-old artist concedes that the vibrant hues provide sporadic relief to viewers from the cluster of images. His inspiration stemmed from his formative years in Kolkata, that boasts of a huge colonial heritage.

Anirban Mitra’s works are a playful amalgam of tribal art, television adverts and religious imagery