SHRUTI OSWAL
ARTIST STATEMENT
In my art, I lay bare the beauty of vulnerability - a testament to the strength that silently brewed within me, through the years living in a judgemental society. Through my creative journey, I’ve discovered the profound honesty residing within frailty and the power it holds. My work serves as a constant reminder about acceptance of self and the hidden strength waiting to be unearthed.
My artist journey is an emotional blend of intuitions and spontaneity. I embrace the moments inspiration, exploring various mediums into shaping my creation. The textures I employ stem from the relationship between my soul and the human experience, its honest raw energy and the surprises it offers - a dance between light and dark, reflections and shadows, chaos and serenity.
Each stroke, every layer, embodies a mindful exploration of the present moment, a meditation that nurtures a sense of realization, a dialogue that unearths both the unseen and the unspoken - a fresh new perspective!
In contrast, with the gentle rhythm of pen work, a different symphony plays - a calculated harmony resonating with the logical rational mind. This pursuit of self-reflection fosters a deeper acceptance of differences and a shared
realization that we are all interconnected. It's an endeavour to listen to the guiding spirit, encouraging to pause, observe, transcend and challenge the preconceived notions.
Just as nature unfolds in mystery and unpredictability, it’s a whispered invitation to kindle our inner light, to mend, a chance to see anew and rise beyond imposed limits set by all and mostly ourselves. In my art, you might find reflections of your journey, a harmony of differences.
Let us find a sacred balance - a reminder that vulnerability is strength
and creates a unique beauty.
This is the art of life itself!
ARTIST BIO
Graphic Designer by Education and An Artist by Spirit...
Soon after graduation from MIT Institute of Design, I joined one of the most prestigious design studio - Elephant Design, later to realize its Art where my heart belongs. Wanting to be an established artist myself I became an apprentice to the renowned Italian artist Shola Carletti. There I began to experiment and develop on my understanding of the art world.
From there I got an opportunity to work as an experimental artist for Arvind Mills, Ahmedabad and explore the various forms of Indigo dyes and their possibilities of application and create artworks from them. And thus started my journey, being part of a few group shows, collaborations with architects and commissioned works for various beautiful spaces and most recently creating art from the left-overs found on a construction site and reflecting the brand in concern.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2020 - Colours, Artland Gallery, Mumbai
2019 - Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
2018 - Tilting Art Gallery, Pune
2018 - Balgandharva Tilak Smarak, Pune
EVENTS
2019 - Global Art Fair, Mumbai