


Signed Expressionist Blue-Toned Acrylic Cityscape Painting 'Jodhpur' Item ID: 2669890090
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Deepali Jain
"I am Deepali from Delhi. My friends describe me as a passionate and proactive individual who is loyal to the things I am passionate about.
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"Art has been a significant part of my life since my father and elder brothers were in the handicraft business. I was exposed to art at a young age, witnessing different artisans visiting our home with their products. This inspired my journey as an artist, and I would always find myself creating something in my free time. I also explored sculpting at Triveni Kala Sangam and learned Kathak dance during my school years. I have always been fascinated by different art forms and constantly seek to understand and appreciate them.
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"Life has presented me with numerous challenges, but the most difficult one was being diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 34 in 2011, with a low chance of survival. However, not only did I survive, but I also decided to promote art as therapy and became a voluntary art therapist at a hospital, serving cancer patients, caregivers, and doctors.
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"In 1999, I moved to Hong Kong after getting married, and it was there that I developed a deep admiration for Chinese ink paintings. The therapeutic effect of painting drew me in, and I pursued formal training. I learned Chinese painting for nearly ten years at the Hong Kong Arts Centre. Additionally, I completed a one-year Fine Arts diploma in Gurugram, India, which further refined my artistic skills. I have also undertaken certificate courses on abstract painting and healing with the arts from MOMA, New York, and the University of Florida, respectively.
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"Apart from formal training, I extensively study and research masters like M.F. Husain, Ram Kumar, Picasso, Braque, Van Gogh, and Cezanne, drawing inspiration from their brush strokes. I also indulge in traveling, exploring museums, and local art places, which contribute to the amalgamation of my experiences, emotions, and travels in my paintings.
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"The real challenge arose when, after years of learning art, I wanted to combine the elements of freehand ink painting with fine art painting to develop my own style. It took me two years of experimentation and ruined canvases, but I finally succeeded. My aim is to capture the essence of the city through colors and shapes, simplifying complex structures into spontaneous brush strokes that are visually soothing and mentally stimulating.
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"Through my paintings, I aspire to showcase India's hidden beauties, its rich art, culture, architecture, and heritage, on a global platform. Currently, I focus on creating urban landscapes of cities like Benares, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Delhi. Additionally, I explore themes such as the diverse women of India, Indian men with different turbans, and Indian musicians playing traditional instruments like the shehnai, sarangi, and iktara. I primarily use acrylic on canvas, but I have also developed a special series in ink, focusing on Delhi.
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"The journey has not been easy, as I was new to the art world and lacked knowledge on exhibiting my works. However, my first exhibition was an invitation to a group exhibition at Epicenter in 2013, and from there, my professional journey began. It has been a rollercoaster ride, with both highs and lows. I have received much appreciation for my paintings of Benares and Jodhpur, which inspired me to create more. The recognition and appreciation I receive for my work gives me a tremendous sense of fulfillment.
