Inspired by cultures across the world

My work is based on my travels around the world and the inspiration that I have derived from living in diverse cities such as Stockholm, Cairo, Manila and Dhaka to mention a few. My exposure to these disparate cultures is what has shaped me both as an individual and as an artist. 

One of the paintings in this show is called Tree of Life. I love using the Tree of Life construct because it has been universally used by different cultures to denote the source of life. Within the Nordic cultures, the tree of life provides a magical spring of knowledge. Within Egyptian mythology, Isis and Osiris emerged from the tree of life. My work is based on abstract cityscapes of places that I dream of. I have created an imaginary city growing organically on my very own Tree of Life. This tree carries cities and the hopes and aspirations of people living in it and hopes for a wonderful future for our coming generations. 

The medium I have used is acrylic pigments embellished with gold and copper leaves on canvas. In another painting exhibited in this show, called Reflections of glory, I have used intricate silk embroidery on Dhaka muslin which is stitched on to the canvas. This adds another interesting dimension to the painting which highlights the rich traditions of handicrafts in the Indian sub-continent.