1. Tell us about your take on Art Santhe 2024. What is it and how is this art
event different from all other exhibitions in Bangalore?
Art or Chitra Santhe is the biggest annual art event in Bengaluru and the
atmosphere of celebrating art, showing your talent to so many people who visit. I
think it's different because they offer a platform for artists at every level but not
just based on payment, it's only after a screening process. It was brilliant to see
around 1500 artists from all over the county participate. The range of artwork
from traditional folk art to modern art was lovely to witness.
2. You are young and you are a woman, what did participating in Art Santhe
mean to you as an Artist?
I honestly wasn't expecting to get a selection email and when it did come, it was
validating. It was humbling to be selected to display my works with senior artists
who have been painting for years professionally. The whole experience was
empowering. I sold a few of my art works and to think that people would choose
to buy something from me when there were so many options available made me
believe in myself more.
3. Tell us about one or a couple of works of yours that you exhibited at Art
Santhe 2024.
My paintings happened to be all about different transportation modes
coincidentally and there were a few landscapes as well. All of them were done in
the watercolour medium and they ranged from being as small as a postcard to A3
size. Personally I loved my Ducks On The Pond painting followed by the Train
Amidst Weeds.
4. What are your artistic goals and aspirations?
Since art is not my profession and it is something that I do in my free time, the
only goal I have right now is to not give it up under any circumstances and
always find time for it.
5. You began art pretty early in life, and you have made a mark in the art
field. What were your challenges to reach here?
I began painting diligently when I started my under graduation. I never started
with the intent of reaching a big platform so when I look back I still feel surprised
at how far I've come. There's a big difference in my paintings from 2028-19 to
now. I never learnt painting professionally, it's all just practice. In a way I'm glad
I didn't learn in a structured way, it gave me the freedom to experiment in any
way I wanted.
6. What would you tell young aspiring woman artists?
Art is liberating, there's no such thing as bad art so if creating something is
making you feel good, that's all should matter.
