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 evoked, 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.
Some of my pieces center on hidden figures and traditional Indian saree prints, connecting me with a culture that once felt distant. I explore the portrayal of traditional Indian women, often seen as hidden and subservient, approaching these themes from a modern perspective. These ideas have since evolved to include landscapes brought to life through fabrics and prints.
My work explores the interplay of fabric designs, color, and stories woven together to bring our memories to life.
CV: Exhibitions and Achievements
Art Competition: Contemporary Art Gallery Online, All Botanical Theme Competition, 1st place for “A Walk Through the Trees”, July 19 to Aug 15
Art Competition: Fusion Art, 9th Annual Leaves and Petals Art Exhibition, Exhibition Finalist with “White Petals”, September 2023
Juried Art Show: ArtWrx Square foot show 2023 November 17-19, online November 17 to December 17, 2023
Juried Art Show: SixbySix show by THIS gallery, March 16 to 23, 2024
Juried Art Show: Mastrius show “Flourish”, online May 1 to 15, 2024
Juried Art Show: Pelham Art Festival, May 10 to 12, Online May 1 to 31, 2024
Juried Art Show: ArtWalk in the Square, September 13 to 15 2024, winner of the Peoples Choice Artist award
Craft Show: One of a kind, November 21 to December 1, 2024