The
Artist
I am a curated member of the International Guild of Realism and an active promoter of realism in art.
I am a still life storyteller focusing on the symbology and beauty of the commonplace. My artistic journey is deeply influenced by my adoration of still life and my exploration of the ‘life’ beyond that stillness. I believe that every man-made object tells the story of man. For each object in our lives - made, used, cherished or discarded - is a conscious or often unconscious choice reflecting our habits, beliefs and identity. My art seeks a deeper inquiry into the nature of man's pursuit of material objects and amplifies the role of still objects as human artifacts.
Two primary influences define my art:
1) The Dutch Still Life Tradition and especially the polished still life of the master Dutch artist – Willem Heda.
2) The Photorealism movement and the fine chronicling of the American life by master artist Ralph Goings.
In a world that places a premium on 'instant, digital and virtual'; my art is 'slow, hand-made and hyper-real'. It places emphasis on the ordinary to narrate its untold stories. My art emerges out of a slow layered painting process derived from the Flemish painting technique used by the European masters.
I think of myself as a chronicler of our lives and times; using my art to pause, to reflect and to undertake an inward journey into the infinitesimal. My world of slow art is an opportunity to seek meaning in the commonplace and appreciate the divine.
Solo Shows:
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Antarang Art Gallery – Artist Spotlight – December 2025
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The India Art Festival Delhi – November 2025
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The India Art Festival Mumbai – January 2025
Group Shows:
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Under10 – Group Show – Antarang Art Gallery – February 2026
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The Art Society of India All India Annual Art Exhibitions – 2025, 2020, 2019
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IGOR (International Guild of Realism) Fall Salon Online Exhibitions – 2026 to 2019.
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The Almenara Art Prize 2024 Online Exhibition - 2024
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Kalanand 'Inspiring India' exhibition at the CSMVS, Mumbai - April 2023
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Kalakriti Art Gallery group show - Evocative Objects: Still Life - April 2022
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Bombay Art Society All India Annual Art Exhibition – 2018, 2015
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The Affordable Art Fair Singapore - April 2016
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India Art Festival, New Delhi - January 2016
Awards:
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Gold Award for My Best Work 2024 by Camelback Gallery
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Still Life Award Monthly Art Prize by Boynes Artist Award - August 2024
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Merit Grant in Kalanand Art Contest 2022-23
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Semi-Finalist in the Art Renewal Centre's 16th ARC Salon 2022
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Finalist in 5th Boynes Emerging Artist Award - Dec 2021
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Bronze Award in Realism 2021 by Camelback Gallery
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Mumbai City Award in Drawing - Kalanand Art Contest 2019
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Maharashtra State Award in Painting - Kalanand Contest 2018
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Maharashtra State Award in Drawing - Kalanand Contest 2018
BEYOND THE STUDIO
A childhood spent drawing on floors, play-acting, dancing to my own choreography and reading and re-reading Enid Blyton meant I was always inclined towards the arts. But my formal education and work experience has been in Marketing Communications and Advertising.
I was born in South India, raised in West India and am married into East India - and my daily life and family is often delightfully, amusingly multi-cultural and multi-lingual.
I am mother to a wonderful daughter, and parenting her has been one of the best experiences of my life.
Delving into history, mythology, stories, culture and literature form part of my daily life. Hindi Retro music from the 1950s to 80s forms the soundtrack of not just my work hours, but my life itself.
I love the beaches more than the hills, and gravitate always towards the leisurely.
I live in Mumbai India, and feel blessed to have Art as both work and play for me.
STAY CONNECTED
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