What inspires you?

I mainly produce figurative works derived from memories and experience. My artistic expressions and techniques cerebrate my South Asian cultural heritage enriched by the traditional works of local masters and the studies of classical Indo-Aryan painting styles.

Describe your creative process.

I usually create a mood board with thumbnails with my ideas and stories. Then a sketch on paper and go directly onto the canvas. I let the painting take over as it progresses and I often finish it quite different to my original sketch and colour palette. If I let intuition takes over, I almost always end up with very satisfactory results.

What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Colourful, story telling and rhythemic movements

Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

Solias Mendis ( A renowned South Asian Painter), Paul Gauguin, Remedios Varo and Leonor Fini

What is the most important tool when creating your work?

My vision in the story

What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Straighten up your spine and call yourself an "Artist". Do not ever doubt yourself, not even for a second.

Where do you go for inspiration?

Fashion shows ( After all I am professionally trained in the industry and have almost 18 years of service experience). There is something about fashion shows. I am able to create my own visions for my work while watching the colours and designs.