About the artist

I am a visual artist based in Seattle. My upbringing was in India and I taught mathematics as a university instructor before quitting to pursue art fulltime. I paint portraits, landscapes and am currently working on a body of work inspired by Sanskrit poetry.

Statement

My art is a journey of exploration, a quest to elevate the viewer's perception. I draw inspiration from Sanskrit poetry, its imagery, metaphors, and existential questions. My paintings are puzzles, invitations to ponder the deeper meaning of life, our connection to nature, and our role in society.

I celebrate the contributions of those who have shaped our world, and I highlight the fragility of the ecosystem we share. My landscapes are odes to the beauty and wonder of nature, while my portraits are tributes to the human spirit.

Through my art, I challenge viewers to see the world anew, to appreciate the cultural references woven into my work and to reflect on their own place in the universe. My goal is to ignite thought, inspire conversation, and spark a deeper appreciation for the world around us.

Shows

  • 2024 Group show APCC Tacoma

  • 2020 - present showing at Columbia City Gallery

  • 2023 October - Visions - featured artist show  

  • September 30,  2023 - Riding the number 7- mural inauguration. Public Art Installation.

  • 2022 September - “movement : journey” Featured artist show 

  • 2021 February Caring for Humanity - solo show at the community gallery in Columbia City Gallery

  • 2021 Asia Pacific Cultural Center - Caring For Humanity

  • 2020 Lake Shore 

  • 2020 University House Wallingford

  • 2021 December Balalayam- Show at Chicago Hindu temple , permanent collection 

  • 2019 University House Wallingford 

  • 2018 Reflections, solo show at Creative Blueprint gallery, Seattle

  • 2018 Bellevue Art Museum Fair

  • 2017 Bellevue Art Museum Fair, Edmonds Art Fair, Fresh Paint, Northwest Art Alliance Fair 

  • 2016 Bellevue Art Museum Fair , Edmonds Art Fair, Fresh Paint, Northwest Art Alliance Fair

Book
Caring for Humanity, a collection of first hand stories portraits of healthcare workers who treated COVID 19 patients around the country during the pandemic.

 

Current Showing @
Columbia City Gallery in Seattle