ARUN MARUTI PEJE

Arun Maruti Peje is a contemporary artist whose practice reflects deeply on the fragile essence of humanity within the framework of urban life. His work critiques the increasingly mechanical and consumption-driven rhythm of modern cities, where genuine emotion is overshadowed by automation and routine. Through paintings such as Happy Journey, Fungus, Headache, and Relaxed City, Arun explores themes of alienation, disposability, and the gradual transformation of human beings into synthetic participants in a system that values function over feeling.

In Happy Journey, he intertwines the instincts of man and crow to symbolize restless survival and dependence on mechanization. Fungus satirizes rigid class divisions, suggesting that flawed traditions permeate every level of society. Headache reflects emotional isolation within relationships, while Relaxed City critiques the deceptive calm of urban spaces, exposing the alienation beneath their silence.

Arun’s imagery draws parallels between plastic and human existence, emphasizing how individuals, emotions, and relationships risk becoming disposable. His work ultimately serves as a quiet yet powerful commentary on the erosion of individuality and sensitivity in urban life, offering a profound reflection on the fading essence of being human.