My contemporary rendition of "The Scream" by Edvard Munch. The whole world was in lock-down for the pandemic and it was such a frustrating time, at the same time worrisome. One day, my intuition just guided me to paint this and I was just throwing paint on the canvas until a certain figure came out of it midway. Immediately I…
My painting, 'Picasso's Dinner,' is an intimate exploration of my deep fascination for Picasso. More than just an admiration of his works, it's an inquiry into his process, a peek into the mind of the genius. It's an abstract interpretation of what Picasso might have dined on, a seemingly simple subject, but one that is riddled with my curiosity. My…
When my children were toddlers, I did not spend as much time with them as I should have. Oftentimes, I would be on the road, trying to hustle and struggling to keep my company afloat. During those long, lonely drives on the highways, I would always imagine my little kids playing in the house. In my mental theater, I would…
I don't think enough has been done to alleviate the sufferings of refugees from conflict zones and I am dedicating this latest piece to them. To all the Syrian, Rohingya and other refugees displaced by war...this one is for you.
"Running Around Like a Headless Chicken" portrays my personal journey through the urgency of time and unrealized ambitions. The artwork captures the whirlwind of emotions I face—thirst for experience, the growth of my children, and the ticking clock of life. I see countless unexplored opportunities and places, while my children quickly approach their own paths. The desire to seize every…
"Running in the City" depicts a bright sunny morning that passes too soon to be noticed. It is my rendition of a morning run in a busy cityscape with parks, jogging trails, buildings, roads, and even GPS grids. The hands protecting a heart represents health and well being. The rising sun signals hope and aspirations of a new day.
Physical Dimension: 24 inches X 36 inches Original medium: acrylic on canvas Few months back, I saw a meme on social media that got me thinking. It mentioned that these days, we don't get that many insects splattering on the car windscreen while driving at night. I guess it is caused by pollution and widespread deforestation :( It totally…
The backstory: When I was running my tech startup company a few years back, life was constantly a challenge and I had to do my best to keep everything from breaking. My children were very young and I was the sole bread winner, so I was under much pressure. One day, I found myself having shortness of breath and that…
Unplanned and intuitive, this artwork reflects frustrations with the world. 2-faced politicians fool the village with bribes and low-level education. A camel-like figure symbolizes religious bigots. Slimy snails represent corrupt leeches at the bottom. A self-serving parrot echoes the politicians' agenda. The conch propagates hate for easy division. An open hand with a sinister tail signifies corruption masked as charity.…
"The Little Things in Life" is a significant piece in my artistic journey, painted during a challenging period of financial struggles. The title reflects my determination to find strength in appreciating small victories. The initial version mirrored the uncertainty with unsteady brushstrokes and lack of definition. Despite the struggle, I infused it with bright colors as a reminder to uplift…
"The Man and His Guitar" is an intimate portrait of a man's late-night rendezvous with his musical companion. His fingers glide over the strings, producing a soothing melody, his refuge from the artificial smiles and vacant expressions of his daily encounters. This piece is a dance between solitude and sound. As his mind grapples with the complexities of life, his…
'The Mating Dance' is a visual allegory of life and relationships, a tribute to the intricate dance of love and partnership. Just as two birds partake in a carefully orchestrated dance to signal attraction, humans also engage in a complex interplay of gestures, communication, and understanding in relationships. In this artwork, I've manifested the metaphorical birds as fantastical beings, embodying…
In my painting, 'The Suffering Elephant,' I tapped into a deeply moving story that I read on social media. An elephant was allegedly fed a pineapple filled with firecrackers, causing a tragic and painful death. My artwork depicts her standing in a stream, attempting to soothe her agony, her ears flapping in distress. The throbbing flash at her chest represents…
I always believe that there is a mystical higher power that is keeping us in its view. The unexplained force that is pulling everything together, occasionally breaking things and making miracles happen. Well, hello there from us earthlings.. hope you'd be kind and you'll take good care of us!
In the early days of my artistic journey, I found myself captivated by the works of the impressionism masters. Inspired by the likes of Monet, Van Gogh, Pissarro, and Cezanne, I embarked on my own artistic exploration, seeking to capture the essence of their techniques and styles. During that time, I was a parent to two young sons, and on…
"Yearning for the Wild Blue Yonder" is a heartfelt expression of my life's journey captured on canvas. As I was building a life for my family, I often found myself caught between dreams of soaring into the uncharted and the safety of familiar paths. During hard times, the longing for freedom was intense, but the love for my family was…
