Inspired Art: A Modern Approach to Art Expression

I was born in England to Indian parents and moved to Canada as a teenager. Although I earned a fine arts degree from the University of Toronto, life took me in a different direction. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I rekindled my passion for drawing, focusing on charcoal sketches of family pets.

After my mother's passing in June 2023, art became a means of healing for me. The moment I handed down her sarees to my daughter marked a significant shift in my creative path. The prints and embroidery of these sarees stirred a wealth of memories, rekindling my passion for acrylic painting.

Reflecting on the intricate designs, colors, and moods that each print inspired, I began to explore how the fabrics we wear, drape in our homes, or encounter in life shape our memories and influence our emotions. These fabrics animate everyday objects, giving them a life of their own.

My work explores the interplay of fabric design, colour, and stories woven together to bring our memories to life.