2024 Zero Horizon, Nature Morte, Dhan Mill, New Delhi
Reena Saini Kallat confronts critical thresholds and the limits of our perception in an era marked by human-made ecological and socio-political crises.
In this exhibition, the titular ‘horizon’ emerges as both a physical and metaphorical frontier—a boundary between the known and the unknown, at the edge of our cognitive frameworks. Zero Horizon evokes the duality of an unknown future and the remnants of a forgotten past, through loss and extinction, to address questions surrounding the fragility of our planet and the intertwined challenges faced by its ecosystems.
Kallat examines the parameters of species and habitat loss alongside human-induced climate change, delving into the conditions that drive migratory movements—both human and non-human. For humans, these movements are often politically administered or orchestrated, often arising from historical disputes, communal tensions, or economic imbalances. For other species, centuries-old migratory patterns are increasingly disrupted by climate change, urbanisation, and environmental degradation.
Drawing on data, Kallat’s works reveal the deep interdependence of population flows and their cascading effects on ecosystems and societies. Using diverse media, her works invite reflections on the shared vulnerabilities of all living beings urging us to rethink the boundaries that separate humanity from the natural world.