Marketyard Studio is a contemporary artist studio based in Pune, India and led by Yash Shah.

 

Their artworks explore the themes related to sports, competition, and play. Market Yard Studio explores the structures and dynamics of various competitive environments, such as races, games, and contests. These settings often involve clear start and end points, along with scoring systems that can introduce a sense of polarity and restriction. The studio examines the impact of this dichotomy, exploring how it shapes the experiences of participants.

 

Despite the rigid frameworks often found in sports, their practice emphasizes the enduring hope for improvement that drives athletes. The studio explores the motivation derived from both victory and defeat. Winning can bring a sense of euphoria, while loss can inspire participants to persist and seek redemption. This focus on perseverance underscores the broader commitment to sports, with athletes and participants continually pushing forward across a variety of events and activities.