Kusum Bhandari

Art can be taught but the artistic instinct is inborn.
 
A self-taught artist, I have spent close to 18 years in advertising.  In 2011, I decided to pursue my creative ambition and try my hand in painting while working as a freelance creative consultant.

My art is my imaginative reality. I use colours to express emotions and brush strokes to recount life experiences. My paintings are a reflection of the way I see people, relationships and society. My paintings are a vivid observation of things around me, a colourful embodiment of emotions within me and a creative expression of the mundane.

I believe, the process of creating art has the potential to heal the creator and the observer alike. As the colours merge and new shapes emerge, the outflow of emotions allows the artist to have a renewed perspective on his/her life experiences. For the observer, it offers a chance to reflect on new ways of thinking and experiencing life.

The process serves as a catalyst for personal transformation for both artist and the observer.

D.A.V. College '97