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.
Artist Statement
I am an acrylic painter exploring how fabric transforms our perception of everyday moments. An apple on a table is simply an apple, but draped in a scarf, it inspires the story of a summer picnic or a midday indulgence. My work plays with this dynamic, painting fabrics in acrylic, loosely wrapped around subjects or reimagining the subjects themselves as textile prints or exploring the worn threads in fabric landscapes. Through vibrant colors and playful compositions, I bring ordinary scenes to life, weaving narratives that spark joy and curiosity.
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
Juried Art Show: Riverdale Artwalk, June 1 and 2, 2025
Private Art Showing: Omers Wellness Center, June 17 to July 31, 2025
Juried Art Show: Artwalk in the Square, Sept 12-14, 2025
Artwalk Showcase: presented by Leslie Grove Gallery, Sept 12 to October 15 for “Ache” 12x12 acrylic on wood
