ABOUT ME

I am often asked about my choice of color palette. I think my instinctive color leanings come from a rich Indian cultural milieu. My primary markings are always very graphical in nature, so I cannot discount that my formal training in art and years of experience working in visual communications and graphic design are reflected in the way I work.

The world around us is teeming with life; the cities buzz and even the most serene landscape is so alive. I like to give a cheeky lift to even the most neutral landscapes or cityscapes with rich pigments. This is my approach towards enlivening the canvas and enabling an insight into the deep character of a place in one moment in time.

Walking about the city and walking the numerous trails that lead into the countryside help in reading the pulse and interpreting the most flattering mood the city/countryside reveals throughout the year. With each painting I try to capture the ethos of Basel/Switzerland a little more, reinforcing my joy of experiencing it in yet another way.

Recent experimentations with fluid acrylics, solutions (varnish and mediums) along with dry pastel showcase a lighter, more playful palette. The move into a more spontaneous expression is visible in newer paintings.

Switching between genres of painting styles is how I like to stir the pot of creativity, it helps to switch off, step back and look at the work once more with objectivity.

To sum up, every artist that is unafraid to experiment and have open discourse, learns new things and adds revolutionary change to his/her expression of Art.