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Nitasha Malik
The Corner That Smelled Like Mustard Oil
Acrylic, Modeling Paste, Brocade
61 × 61cm
Every old home has a forgotten cornerr, quite, almost hidden, carrying memories long after people leave. This piece is inspired by childhood visits to my maternal uncle’s home during school holidays: cousins filling hallways with noise, afternoons stretching endlessly, and somewhere in the background, the sharp smell of homemade Indian pickle resting silently in the heat.
That corner was never meant for children, yet it pulled curiosity toward it. And sitting there was always the pickle jar, lonely, untouched for most of the day, yet somehow present in every meal. In many Indian homes, a small spoonful of pickle can transform the simplest food into comfort, warmth and satisfaction.
Over time, the jar began to feel deeply human to me. Some people move through life the same way, quietly carrying their own solitude while constantly pouring flavour, softness and happiness into the lives of others.
Sometimes the ones who give the most are the ones sitting silently in the corner.
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Exhibition dates 2 - 14 June 2026
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Please contact/email us for an additional domestic/international shipping cost. The artwork purchased from the exhibition will be available for collection after the exhibition period. Thank you for supporting our artists.
Nitasha Malik
The Corner That Smelled Like Mustard Oil
Acrylic, Modeling Paste, Brocade
61 × 61cm
Every old home has a forgotten cornerr, quite, almost hidden, carrying memories long after people leave. This piece is inspired by childhood visits to my maternal uncle’s home during school holidays: cousins filling hallways with noise, afternoons stretching endlessly, and somewhere in the background, the sharp smell of homemade Indian pickle resting silently in the heat.
That corner was never meant for children, yet it pulled curiosity toward it. And sitting there was always the pickle jar, lonely, untouched for most of the day, yet somehow present in every meal. In many Indian homes, a small spoonful of pickle can transform the simplest food into comfort, warmth and satisfaction.
Over time, the jar began to feel deeply human to me. Some people move through life the same way, quietly carrying their own solitude while constantly pouring flavour, softness and happiness into the lives of others.
Sometimes the ones who give the most are the ones sitting silently in the corner.
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Exhibition dates 2 - 14 June 2026
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Please contact/email us for an additional domestic/international shipping cost. The artwork purchased from the exhibition will be available for collection after the exhibition period. Thank you for supporting our artists.