About the paintings - Proaction [foresight], Belief [ optimism] and Patience [fortitude] Belief and optimism - based on Sant Kabir Ke Dohe Moot Emotion & thoughts: * caring and patience Being proactive and ambitious with balancing realistic expectations Doing things in a timely manner - just like farmers have to sow during the right season and then wait and reap at the right time Do your best and wait for the results. Nature will take its course 1a Kaal Kare So Aaj Kar, Aa

About - Bhakti and Bliss — Faith and Ecstasy[ set 1] - based on Sant Kabir ke Dohe Set of 3 [18’ x 18’] A triptych - 2025 Moot Emotions & thoughts: Accessing the inner mind Devotion Self Realisation 1a ज्यों तिल माहि तेल है, ज्यों चकमक में आग। तेरा साईं तुझ ही में है, जाग सके तो जाग।। Hindi meaning: यह दोहा हमें यह सिखाता है कि हमें अपने भीतर की शक्ति और ईश्वर की उपस्थिति को पहचानना चाहिए। .. Literal translation: -just like the essence of the sesame seed is present in the

About the painting - My India [2025] Theme: Patriotism, nationalism, wear it on the sleeve, be proud Why did I paint this? I am a proud Indian and want all Indians to be proud of my country. With this painting I would like to lend the force of my voice to magnify the message that has been so passionately worked on by some of the greats across fields and especially in the Indian music world. This painting is my small contribution to making India heard. The round canvas denote

About the painting - Remembering. Acrylic on canvas 24’ x 36’ Year: 2025 Theme: Nostalgia, Family. Childhood This painting draws from my nostalgia. Stay with me as I unpack my box of memories. Here, I, a collector of sentimental things, present articles that represent my cherished relationships. I am “Penn-Naari”. A girl then and a woman now. [Penn-Naari - 'Penn"means 'Girl' in Tamil and 'Naari' means 'Lady' in Hindi.] Set against a neutral beige wall this is a still life a

About the painting - Tel Maalish Oil on Linen Canvas Size: 23’ x 40’ Year: 2025 Theme: Joys of joint family A common sight in Indian families. The tradition of women of the family applying oil on each other’s hair prior to a hair wash. This, usually a weekly activity, is not so prevalent nowadays. ‘Champi’ refers to an Ayurvedic head and scalp massage, originating from the Sanskrit word for ‘to knead’ or ‘to soothe’. This practice involves massaging the scalp with nourishi

About the painting - Kab Talak chupegi… a 12’ circular acrylic on canvas painting 2025 Theme: Capturing the essence of the peppy old Hindi film song on canvas This is a realistic representation of a table top arrangement in simple homes - home decor that reflects the tastes of inmates of the home The book titles say it all. A little praise goes a long way to creating a lasting relationship! And that too set to O P Nayyar’s music is timeless. I have chosen a table lamp with a

About the painting -Magic with Shrek, Pussy and Donkey [2021 ] This 12 X 24, acrylic painting on canvas board is a message to children from Shrek, Pussy and Donkey! Theme: Children need to be encouraged to read books Before the days of television children would either play games or read books in their spare time. It was probably the onset of cartoon on television that ate into reading time. With story telling becoming an audio visual experience, reading books probably felt mo

About the painting - Journey to the Center of the Earth [2021] This 12 X 24 acrylic painting on canvas board is a message to children from Mickey and Donald! Theme: Children need to be encouraged to read books Before the days of television children would either play games or read books in their spare time. It was probably the onset of cartoon on television that ate into reading time. With story telling becoming an audio visual experience, reading books probably felt more ted

About the painting - The showcase for family [2020] This meaningful Still-Life painting is a 24’ X 84’ Acrylic painting which represents my family members. This is a Z shaped composition. I have used the concept of Golu dolls to depict my family. Theme: The unique personality & interests of each of the 3 of us has been depicted visually. We are a small family of 3 members. My husband, son and me. In this painting titled ‘The showcase for family’:- The shelf on the top The lef

About the Still-Life painting inspired by the song - Abhi na jaao chodkar, ke dil Abhi bharaa nahi Acrylic on 18’ X 36’ Stretched cotton canvas [2025] Theme: Family together, a close knit family, work related travel compulsions, family looking forward to goods times, love and caring. This is a still-Life painting that evokes the feeling of love and caring between family members. All of us have lived through the times where a family member has had to travel for work. The famil

About the Still-Life painting inspired by the song - Ab Ke Saawan sung by Shubha Mudgal Acrylic on 48’ round Stretched Canvas [2024] Theme: Feeling energised and inspired, feeling carefree and bindass, feeling courageous to follow our dreams, feeling optimistic, feeling refreshed, happy and joyful, Love for the rains. The round canvas tells us that the feeling of joy that the rains bring is universal. The grey background is meant to evoke the feeling of cloudy skies and the y

About the painting - The Essence of Kerala - Gods own country [2022] This Still-Life painting is a 36’ X 48’ Acrylic & Oil painting where I have tried to capture the uniqueness of the Indian State of Kerala Moot point: Capturing the essence of a community whose members I have had the privilege of knowing closely Kerala a coastal State in the Southern part of India is considered the most literate State in the country. Known for its refreshing lush greenery and welcoming people