A Backdrop for Creativity: Artist Gallery and Studio by Tosh.

Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood in Gujarat, India this space is a creative haven for Vadodara-based artist, Prachi Shah. Imagined by Vidhi Malkan and Forum Shah of the multidisciplinary design practice Tosh, a forty-year-old, one-bedroom apartment was transformed into an art gallery and personal studio for the artist.

The experience begins at the entrance, with guests welcomed with a quote by Georgia O’Keeffe engraved on the entrance door. “[These] words have resonated deeply with the artist,” Vidhi and Forum explain. Inside, the space opens like a wide canvas where artworks are displayed. A Mediterranean vibe pulses through the exhibit space—marked by turquoise-painted French doors, hand-plastered walls, vintage switchboards, brass screws and terracotta flooring. Everything comes together to transport you into the artist’s world.

Moving deeper into the volume, Prachi’s workspace is big and open-plan. Views of Champa blossoms can be seen through intentionally detailed windows and on one side sits a reading nook and lounge designed to enjoy the view. A large timber table sits in the centre of the space alongside wall-mounted easels, designed for flexibility as both display and working stations. The space can seamlessly transition into a multi-purpose room for craftwork and discussions, emphasising the fluid nature of Prachi’s work.

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Off to the side is a simple dining area with woven jute chairs and a terracotta lamp overhanging a micro cement table top. The terracotta hues continue in the attached powder room, with white tiles and brass detailing to match the rest of the interior.

A calm backdrop for creativity, this apartment marries utilitarianism with beauty. “For a conceptual thinker and imaginative artist like Prachi Shah, this is an ideal space to wonder, reflect and create,” Vidhi and Forum conclude.

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[Images courtesy of tosh. Photography by Suryan and Dang.]