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This painting is a celebration of motion made visible. Here I explore the raw energy and presence of the horse as a symbol of freedom, strength and instinct. Painted in rich browns and unexpected purple, the animal moves directly towards the viewer , dissolving the distance between the observer and the subject.  The interplay…

Where the countryside meets memory. Inspired by a house where I stayed in a French village, this painting hopes to capture the serenity and warmth of a cherished place. The house stands as a reminder of quiet mornings, changing light and a sense of peace that accompanied my stay there. Exploring the themes of…

This work was inspired by a chance encounter during a visit to Manali. At an open-air Cafè nestled along the road side, I noticed a creeper laden with vibrant red roses cascading along the wall. Amid the anticipation of travel and the grandeur of the surroundings mountains, it was this simple unexpected sight that…

Against the endless rhythm of the sea, a cluster of irises bloom in a chorus. This painting celebrates the quiet resilience of nature. The flowers seem to transform an ordinary boundary into a place of beauty and delight. Together with the sea they create a visual conversation between stillness and vitality, permanence and change.…

Straight out of imagination this piece this piece considers the water lilies as a recurring symbol of transformation, positioned within a dense field of dark green leaves. It reflects on how clarity and beauty arise through contrast, accumulation and quiet persistence. Through layered greens and soft tonal shifts, the work explores how nature builds…

Part of my series on Iris flowers, ‘ The Iridescent Irises’ is a cluster of breathtaking blooms, standing tall and proud, reaching for the sky. Without competing they just bloom and seem to bridge the gap between heaven and earth , inspiring you to rise above the challenges around you. The beauty of these…

Iris is a beautiful flower representing originality and a unique beauty that has captivated the soul of many artists. It’s humanly impossible to not succumb to the allure of this creation of nature. The rugged flowers come in a variety of colours, each one with its own signature. The purple one has acquired a…

A family outing to the historical city of Orcha turned out to be an unforgettable experience. The sun soaked rocky terrain along the Betwa river was a visual treat to the soul. The landscape seemed to come alive as the golden morning light illuminated the river’s currents casting brilliant reflections on the surrounding boulders.…

These light purple iris flowers are a tribute to my Mother’s passion of gardening. She had deciphered the secret of getting irises to bloom in Lucknow despite the scorching summers. Though they come in an array of rainbow colours, lavender was her favourite. The beautiful showy flowers, the soft elegant petals, the intriguing shape…

“ Dreams In Colour “ explores the quiet beauty of the hydrangeas through a palette that moves from Deep maroon to soft lavender. The gradual transition of colour reflects the fluid nature of dreams, where emotions, memories and imagination blend seamlessly. The work examines colour as both a visual and emotional language , using…