Contemporary Artist Exploring Spirit & Matter at Auroville.
I am an artist born and based in Bharat, exploring the intersection of spirit and matter through figures, force, and forms. Inherently anchored in Indian classical traditions and the living ideals of Auroville, my practice reinterprets these influences through global contemporary expressionism, across diverse mediums. Each work seeks to reveal the invisible laws of consciousness in dialogue with the visible world, inviting viewers to experience the tension—and harmony—between the inner and outer, the spiritual and material.
My work has evolved through figurative constructivist expressionism, emphasizing strong lines, layered forms, and deliberate use of space. Each series is conceived as a narrative exploration of human unity, cultural balance, and the evolution of consciousness.
I approach art as both a personal journey and an invitation for viewers to enter the universal rhythms of life—where the play of unity and diversity mirrors the deeper search for consciousness. In this space, balance becomes a compositional device and a reflection of harmony between spirit and matter; movement arises as the natural flow of perception, guiding awareness through metaphor and meaning. Repetition and rhythm echo the cycles of existence, while contrast of being reminds us of the tensions that shape becoming. Proportion and emphasis reveal the unseen order within chaos, and variety allows multiplicity to flourish without losing coherence. Ultimately, my work seeks a unity where philosophy, aesthetics, and expression converge—opening a field where substance, style, and symbols converse with the soul.
Auroville offers an adventurous context for this inquiry.
The Four Layers of Process
In my practice, the act of creation moves through different planes of being. When these layers harmonize, the artwork becomes more than an object. It becomes a meeting point between creator, creation, and the witness.
Physical
The tactile: paper, pigment, line, surface. This is where form and material presence take shape.
Vital
The energetic: rhythm, force, gesture. Each stroke carries intensity, a movement of life.
Mental
The structural: geometry, pattern, proportion. The idea that organizes metaphors into meaning.
Psychic
The essence: a quiet presence that emerges beyond thought, touching, perhaps, the Unknowable.
Education
2000-2008
BFA
Applied Arts, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Developed a foundation in applied arts, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design principles.
2008–2010
MA
Fine Arts, Jiwaji University
Specialized in visual expression and figurative constructivist approaches, deepening exploration of form and narrative.
2016–2020
CREEVA
Centre for Research, Education, Experience in Visual Arts, Auroville
Founded and ran figure drawing classes, fostering research-based, experiential learning in visual arts.
2020–2021
SAIIER
The Last School, Art Teacher
Mentored students while continuing personal artistic practice, integrating pedagogy with creative exploration.
Selected Exhibitions
2004
New Delhi | AIFACS | Group Exhibition
2005
Mumbai | Group Exhibition
2006
Jaipur | Group Exhibition
2011
Japan | Group Exhibition
2011
New Delhi | Habitat Centre | Group Exhibition
2012
Gurgaon | Epicentre | Group Exhibition
2013
New Delhi | Lalit Kala Academy | Solo Exhibition | Mortal Beings