About Me
I am a Contemporary Realist Artist based in Bangalore. Although an Agricultural Engineer by qualification from TNAU Coimbatore, India, (1994 batch) I was very passionate about Art and had a natural affinity towards Archeology from an early age.
Born and brought up in Tamil Nadu, India, which is known for its ancient temples and architecture, I grew up in awe of the architecture of the Dravidian Temples and their beautiful sculptures. Throughout our period of relocation to multiple cities in India , like Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata , I continued to learn different mediums from various mentors and through part time Art classes. Once we relocated to Singapore I found some time for myself which really helped me buff up my skills in Art . A part time diploma at NAFA, Singapore and my mentorship under established Artist and Sculptor Gnana Dickam helped me look at Art from a very new different perspective .
Living in Singapore , I wanted to be connected to my roots. The fascination towards Chola period temples and bronzes built over this time and coupled with my passion towards Art, turned into a drive to bring awareness on the lost sculptures of the Chola period through my series “Sculptures on Canvas”.
My paintings are a very unique kind of Artwork. I bring in 3D effect on my subjects which are the sculptures through multiple layers of paint. Inspired by the Chola sculptures which have been smuggled out of India mostly and currently in many museums across the world, my paintings gives the people an opportunity to appreciate our heritage and I hope to bring in awareness on the importance of preserving our inheritance and culture through my Paintings. The textures in the background add an element of intrigue to my works.
I have exhibited my Art works in International Art fairs like Affordable Art fair , Art Stage, India Art festival and many other exhibitions since 2016 and my works are part of many private collections across the globe.
List of exhibitions participated so far
- Affordable Art fair , Singapore-2016
- India Art Fair, Mumbai – 2016
- Affordable Art fair, Singapore-2017
- Tatinis , Singapore – 2017
- Charity Art fair at Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore-2017
- Affordable Art fair, Singpore-2018
- Gautama Buddha Exhibition, Gnani Arts Gallery, Singapore- 2018
- Art Stage, Singapore – 2018
- Artscape, Singapore -2019
- Goddesses of Mythology in Art , Gnani arts Gallery, Singapore – 2019
- Maestro Illayaraaja’s Melody on Canvas-Online program, Gnani Arts Gallery, Singapore – 2020
- No fear, Ganesha Art is here, Gnani Arts Gallery, Singapore – 2020
- The Madras Round Table No.1 Charitable Art show for Arunodhayam Home – Chennai, India 2021
- The Rule of Narrative – Feb 2021, Gnani Arts Gallery , Singapore
- La Artemesia International Women’s Day Online Art exhibition- Celebrating Spirit of Womanhood- March 2021
- Affordable Art fair ,Online exhibition, Singapore – April 2021
- And She Slays the demon – Online Exhibition- Gnani Arts Gallery – May 2021
- La Artemesia International Women’s Day Online Art exhibition- Celebrating Spirit of Womanhood 2 – March 2022
- Azad ki Maha utsav, Indian Embassy , Abhu Dhabi , UAE, 2022.
- 20th year celebration of Gnani Arts , Bangalore , India, 2023
- Solo show at India Art Festival , Hyderabad ,2024.
- Solo show at India Art Festival , Bangalore ,2024.
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