Swati Parikh

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.

Jan-10
MCPD 3.5 (WINDOWS FORMS APPLICATIONS)

Oct-06
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) University of Huddersfield, UK

May-99
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Gujarat University, India

Solo Exhibitions:
• Feb 2021
Solo Exhibition of Paintings : Jain Chronicles
The art gallery, Amdavad ni Gufa, K L Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009
Read about the exhibition by Priya Adhyaru Majithia.
• Feb 2022
Solo Exhibition of Paintings : KalpVriksha
The art gallery, Amdavad ni Gufa, K L Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqtTsjWzO-w


Group Exhibitions::
• 2016
Ahmedabad Art-e-Fair
Golden Hall, Rajpath club, Ahmedabad
• 2017
Ahmedabad Art-e-Fair
Golden Hall, Rajpath club, Ahmedabad
• 2018
Ahmedabad Art-e-Fair
Golden Hall, Rajpath club, Ahmedabad
• 2019
Published a biography of senior artist Shardaben Patel :‘Earth Woman – Sharda Patel’ written by most celebrated Author-Art Critic; Esther David and curated a solo show of Shardaben Patel artworks at Huthising art gallery, Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus CEPT, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009
• 2019
Art & Craft Segment
Ahmedabad Shopping Festival
River Front, Ahmedabad
• 2019
Special display area for Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi at Ahmedabad Shopping Festival at Ahmedabad Shopping Festival
Art & Craft Segment
Ahmedabad Shopping Festival
River Front, Ahmedabad
• 2019
Solo display of early works at LD museum in seminar ...