Nostalgia in Stone

In association with the Heritage Department of Karnataka A solo exhibition by Manjunath Warli

Date: Jan 4, 2020

Nostalgia in Stone draws inspiration from Hampi (also known as Humpi)—a timeless landscape where history, mythology, and memory are etched into rock. Once the glorious capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi is a place where monumental ruins, sacred temples, and boulder-strewn terrains stand as silent witnesses to a flourishing civilization.
Mr Ravi, IPS with Mrs Chetana Ravi
Mr Ravi, IPS with Mrs Chetana Ravi
Gurudas Shenoy appreciating the art by Manjunath wali
Gurudas Shenoy appreciating the art by Manjunath wali
G Subramanian, Eminent artist along with dignitaries
G Subramanian, Eminent artist along with dignitaries
Muni Krishna IPS
Muni Krishna IPS
Govinda Raju welcoming Chief Guest
Govinda Raju welcoming Chief Guest

concept note

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi embodies India’s rich cultural and architectural legacy.Through this solo exhibition, Manjunath Warli translates the enduring spirit of Hampi into visual narratives, capturing the dialogue between permanence and decay, memory and material. His works reflect how stone becomes a vessel of nostalgia—preserving stories of devotion, daily life, and lost grandeur—inviting viewers to reconnect with heritage not as the past, but as a living presence.

Manjunath Wali’s recent series of paintings depicts landscapes around prominent heritage sites, primarily those located in and around Karnataka, capturing their essence. The snapshots offer artistic perspectives into tangible artefacts of culture and history, weaving fragments of ancient times and glimpses from a bygone era. He brings alive these landscapes that have withstood the passage of time, imprinted with narratives from a distant past.