Art & Artist Stories
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A Perfect Blend of Reality and Illusion - Akshita Gandhi
“As an artist, you will be exposed to praise as well as criticism. However, what really matters is, while people are busy deciding whether your work is a success or not, you need to be back in your studio creating more work.” - Akshita Gandhi
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From a Different Angle - Natasha Punjabi
“Art is not a competitive field – it’s a field of free expression and creativity. Be you. Do you. That’s how you learn to be better than before.” says Natasha Punjabi, artist, entrepreneur and founder of NATANGLE. -
Shaping Beautiful Minds - Vaishnavi Giri
“A lot of people think that being an artist is different from being a storyteller. Both of those things are quite similar. Every artist is a storyteller. The only difference is in how they tell their stories.” says Vaishnavi Giri an artist, entrepreneur and children’s book illustrator.
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The Wall is my Canvas - Sneha Chakraborty
Once I paint a mural, it’s for the rest of the world to experience.” says Sneha Chakraborty, a travelling muralist from Pune.
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And Art for All - Alamelu Annhamalai
A typical day in the life of an artist is not the same every day. You will make mistakes, but it’s up to you to learn from them and set your own terms.” says Alamelu Annhamalai, an independent artist from Chennai. -
The Beauty of Symmetry - Puriya Onkar
“There’s so much to learn around you, especially from nature. What you go through as a person shapes you as an artist. So you should be like a sponge and soak everything up.” Says Puriya Onkar, a Mandala artist. -
One Stroke at a Time - Kalyani
“Painting is a skill, just like music or dance. All of these skills can be developed with practice. Don't let an obsession with perfection stand in the way of your progress, make as many mistakes as you can, and eventually your skills will improve.” Says Kalyani, an artist from Kerala. -
Dissecting Reality - Tanmoy Kayesen
“Be conscious of who you are and accept it, then you can portray things in their truest form” says Tanmoy Kayesen, artist and architect. -
Like Looking in a Mirror - Olamide Ogunade Olisco
For me art is all about connecting with the audience, I imagine a painting as a conversation between it and the person looking at it
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From the Plate to the Canvas - Sarasvathy TK
“Food is powerful and it plays a vital role in our culture. Everybody is connected to it” True to this her paintings offer experiences that crash upon the viewer like waves, making them feel the texture, color even the flavor and aroma. -
The Paper Artist - Swapna Khade
There is nothing more liberating than a blank sheet of paper, the possibilities are endless. Illustrating this is Swapna Khade from Pune.
