Sreedevi Ramachandran

Sreedevi is a self-taught artist whose passion for painting began in early childhood. Born and raised in India, she was drawn to art from a young age, finding in it a powerful means of expression, storytelling, and exploration.

Her artistic foundation is rooted in traditional Indian art forms, having trained in Kerala Mural, Madhubani, and Gond painting. These rich artistic traditions shaped her understanding of colour, symbolism, composition, and narrative, while fostering a deep appreciation for cultural heritage and craftsmanship.

In 2023, Sreedevi relocated to Malta, where she currently lives and works as an auditor. The experience of living between cultures has broadened her artistic perspective and continues to influence her creative practice. The contrast between her Indian roots and Mediterranean surroundings often inspires new ways of seeing, feeling, and creating.

While her early work was influenced by traditional Indian techniques and motifs, her current practice is centred on abstract and contemporary expressionism. Through intuitive processes, layered textures, dynamic forms, and expressive colour palettes, she explores themes of identity, memory, emotion, and human connection. Her paintings are less about depicting...

As a self-taught artist, Sreedevi has developed her own distinctive artistic language through experimentation, observation, and intuition. Her work reflects authenticity and creative freedom, unconstrained by formal academic methods, allowing each painting to evolve naturally and emotionally.

" Chiaroscuro- Conversation between darkness and light" organized by Heritage Malta as part of the Three Palaces Festival in Malta.