Chitranga - The Kalpvriksha Painting

I am Swati Parikh, 47, a Software Developer overtaken by an artist within. I achieved my PGDIP in Software Development from University of Huddersfield, UK, and practiced in this field for about 15 years. However, I realized that my real goal in life is perfecting my inner self; art is the reason for my existence and, ever since my realization, I have dedicated myself entirely to pursuing this endeavor. I mainly work on portraying teachings of Jainism featuring human figures and nature in my very own semi abstract style. I also paint floral abstracts. Since 2011, Oil on canvas is my main medium of work. For a couple of years, I have also enjoyed working with natural dye on fabric too. I feel mauve to be a deeply mesmerising colour, but, my works are blends of soft multicolored strokes in many layers. I usually hit my canvas with a very minimal and straightforward approach while sketching the composition, and then love to create drama, mystery and beauty with a sense of sincerity during the color work. I am quite fragile in nature much like the phases of the moon, hence why the sensitivity often varies in my works. In a sense, all of my artworks are self-portraits reflecting particular moments.