Varanasi Nights Painting

Erica Prasad is an Indian-American painter whose work depicts the beauty of the ordinary and the way a space, person or landscape makes her feel. Primarily working with oil on canvas, her pieces are created with an expressive style that leans toward realism while exploring the magic of color that can only be achieved through oil paint. From the Artist: I paint snapshots of tender, ordinary life. My work is a study of intimate moments of human connection that ground us and help us realize our fundamental relation to one another. Beginning with memories from my own life, I choose a frame and a color palette based on the way the experience made me feel. I use detailed textures such as fabric or wrinkles to create pieces that feel deeply personal yet universal. Combined with vibrant colors and fluid brush strokes, I aim to provide a sense of comfort and familiarity in the images portrayed. Ultimately, I hope the viewer is able to recognize a piece of their own story and move forward to see a world of hope and compassion we can create together.