About me?

On the Contrast Between Code and Canvas

My former life was one of pure logic, spent navigating the abstract and ephemeral world of software. It was a realm of binary exactitude, where success was measured in clean code and flawless execution within a digital space. Yet, this digital perfection came at a human cost, creating a profound disconnect from the tangible world and my own well-being. Oil painting became my antidote, a deliberate return to the physical. Where code was intangible, paint is visceral—it has weight, texture, and a distinct scent. Where a screen offers a perfectly uniform glow, a canvas captures the imperfect and soulful play of light. This transition was not just a change in career, but a fundamental shift in perspective; I learned to embrace the happy accidents of a brushstroke and to find beauty not in flawless logic, but in the authentic, tactile, and imperfect rendering of a fleeting moment.

The Influence of My Origins

Growing up in a small town in India, art was not part of our daily dialogue. It was perceived as a luxury, a pursuit for those in metropolitan areas with the time and resources to spare. For most, life was a matter of necessity and practicality, and the vibrant branches of artistic expression felt distant. This upbringing, however, instilled in me a unique and deeply rooted appreciation for the role of art. It was never something I could take for granted. Now, as an artist, this background is the bedrock of my philosophy. It fuels my conviction that art is not a mere decoration but a fundamental necessity for a full life—a universal language that can bring color, meaning, and introspection to any environment. This perspective drives my desire to create work that is accessible and emotionally resonant, reminding us that the capacity for beauty is not a privilege, but a vital part of the human experience.

Why I Paint the World Around Us

My chosen subjects—the wildness of nature, the sweeping expanse of landscapes, and the intricate energy of cityscapes—are a direct response to a life once lived through a screen. For years, my view of the world was filtered through pixels and data streams. Now, my work is an act of deliberate and focused observation. When I paint a landscape, I am not just capturing a scene; I am attempting to bottle the feeling of the wind, the scent of the soil, and the profound stillness that can only be found by truly being present in a place. My cityscapes are not about the chaos, but about finding the hidden poetry in urban life: the rhythm of architecture, the reflection of a sunset on a glass building, or the lonely glow of a streetlamp. Each painting is a testament to the beauty that exists right outside our windows, a beauty that demands we log off, look up, and truly see.