Social Narratives: Childhood & Hope

My painting "Love & Hunger" exhibited at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. This work, which received a grant award, explores the profound theme of maternal sacrifice and nourishment.

Titled "Choice of Living," this oil on linen canvas depicts a conversation between two girls. It explores the idea of separate worlds and the need to bridge the gap between marginalized children and mainstream opportunities.

Liberation," an oil on linen painting. The girl looking towards a window with flying birds symbolizes the yearning for freedom and hope, even when constrained by circumstance.

This panoramic oil painting, "Changing Emotions," captures a sequence of expressions on a young girl's face. It is a study of the fluid and complex inner world of a child.

This acrylic portrait of a child from the Gujjar tribe in Kashmir was created during a national art workshop. I used a palette knife and impasto techniques to quickly capture her direct gaze and the textures of her clothing.

Titled "HOPE II," this acrylic on canvas was painted during a monsoon art camp. The piece portrays a young boy and his connection to nature, suggesting a sense of hope found in the simplest of environments.

This oil painting, which received the Maharashtra State Art Award, captures a moment of self-conversation. The hands partially obscure the face, suggesting an internal dialogue and the complexities of youthful emotion.

Tomorrow's Identity is in Exclusion." In this oil on linen piece, the girl's turned back symbolizes how society often overlooks the educational needs of children in slums, a theme I explore to advocate for change.

Here I am in my studio with the "Hope of Innocent Flowers" painting. This image shows the scale of the work and provides context for the long hours of research and painting that go into each narrative piece.