Now in Color begins with a simple premise: two painters, working at full force, right now. Kajal Zaveri and Rujuta Paradkar are based in the New York–New Jersey area and share one instinct , that color, applied freely and without apology, is the most direct conversation a canvas can have with a room. Their practices are entirely different in subject: Kajal reaches outward toward landscape, open sky, and the rhythm of natural light; Rujuta draws inward toward the intimate study of surface, and the drama of everyday objects. But the temperature of their work is the same; bold, warm, alive, and completely present. This exhibition shows what each artist is making right now. No retrospective, no selected highlights from across careers. These are current paintings from two active studios, shown together for the first time as a collective statement. The thesis is visible in the work itself: that bold color, applied with joy and instinct, is a serious artistic position — and one that both artists have claimed as entirely their own. This is the beginning of Gulal.
Exhibition Information
Exhibition Title: NOW IN COLOR
Artists: Kajal Zaveri and Rujuta Paradkar
Exhibition Dates: April 29 – May 30, 2026
A Beautiful View
Acrylic on canvas, 24 × 24 in-2025
Kajal Zaveri
This abstract painting captures the striking beauty of a sunset over water. Fiery tones spill across the calm surface in reflection. Bold colors and textured brushstrokes convey the energy and emotion of nature’s fleeting moment.
Acrylic on canvas, 20 × 20 in-2025
Kajal Zaveri
A fleeting moment of serenity inspired by early morning reflections on a quiet river. The vibrant blues of the water set a calming foundation, while bold strokes of red, yellow, and violet bring life and movement to the piece.
Tranquil Place
Acrylic on canvas, 40 × 30 in- 2026
Kajal Zaveri
Oil on canvas, 30 × 30 in- 2024
Kajal Zaveri
This abstract painting was inspired by time spent near the ocean. the work is rendered in textured yet soft acrylic paints with controlled brushstrokes to create openess and space and a peaceful sanctuary.
This semi abstract landscape painting is inspired by time spent outside in nature. A perfect ode to the onset of summer and celebrating the warm weather
Inhale, Exhale...
Outside
Acrylic on canvas, 24 × 36 in-2025
Rujuta Paradkar
A beautiful abstract painting
Acrylic on canvas, 24 × 36 in-2026
Rujuta Paradkar
Living the Dream
A beautiful abstract painting
Tranquility
Spring
Acrylic on canvas, 11× 14 in-2025
Rujuta Paradkar
Aura
Acrylic on canvas, 24 × 30 in-2025
Rujuta Paradkar
A beautiful abstract painting
A beautiful abstract painting
RUJUTA PARADKAR: Rujuta Paradkar begins each painting loosely and follows where it leads. Raised in India and shaped by years living in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka before settling in New York, she brings a genuinely global visual education to canvases grounded in observation and instinct. She paints with the patience of someone who has never stopped being astonished by what color can do. Represented by galleries in Canada, Ohio, and Florida. ArtExpo New York exhibitor every year since 2022.
View full portfolio→ artbyrujuta.com
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