Artist Statement: My design is inspired by centuries-old traditional South Indian art, symbolizing the reflection of the universe and our journey to discover beauty and knowledge within the transient nature of existence. The central image evokes the harmony and rhythm we seek in everyday life—our shared connections—and honors the joy of being fully present. A hand-painted prayer on the piano, drawn from the spiritual texts of the Upanishads, serves as inspiration for the artist’s creative journey. I plan to work with acrylic paint, layered with delicate monoprint paper created on gelli plates. These translucent layers will evoke the feel of vintage Indian silk, gently draped over the piano.
I am an artist based in Needham, MA, and I paint abstract mixed-media paintings that explore themes of spirituality and mindfulness. Inspired by my mother’s ritual of creating rice flour mandalas, my work reflects the harmony and rhythm we seek in everyday life, our shared connections, and life’s impermanence. Through spontaneous mark-making and the layering of forms, textures, and mixed materials, I transform inner chaos into calm, honoring the present moment with gratitude and grace.
