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About

Artist / Architect / Illustrator

I am an all-around creative person with varied interests in architecture, accessibility, fine art, graphic novels, and illustrations. Art, to me, is not just a pursuit; it’s a tempestuous affair that both inspires and challenges me in the same breath.

My journey into the realm of creativity began at the National School of the Arts, where the world of visual art unfolded before me like a captivating narrative. For over a decade, I immersed myself in the architectural world, infusing my artistic soul with a distinct layer of expression that set my artworks apart.

Armed with brushes laden with acrylics, watercolours, and inks, I embark on a canvas journey that transcends mere strokes. My art is a kaleidoscopic reflection of my cultural identity as a South African Indian, a tapestry woven with the threads of my perspective on the lives of those with disabilities. Each piece is a symphony, echoing the rhythm of my experiences and the places I’ve wandered.

In my exploration, I delve into the roots of my heritage, capturing the essence of my ancestry with an artist’s gaze. The canvas becomes a journal, chronicling my adventures and encounters. Hand signs of South African Sign Language intertwine with the eloquence of the classical Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam, and the chaotic poetry of local minibus taxi signals. In this creole-styled visual language, I share my unique perspectives, a symphony of symbols that resonate with the heartbeat of my narrative.

Through my art, I don’t just create; I communicate. Each stroke, a word; each colour, a melody. It’s a conversation between cultures, a dialogue between experiences, an invitation to traverse the landscapes of my imagination.

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Moments

Exhibitions

  • 2022 The Artist & the City. 14-15 October 2022. Glenhove Events Hub. Johannesburg. RSA.
  • 2020 Winter Online Art Salon. June- July 2020. Lizamore & Associates. Parkwood, Johannesburg.
  • 2019 Faces of Andalusia, group show. 24 November 2019. Central Market of Rota. Spain.
  • 2019 Art on Paper Exhibition, group show. 26 July 2019. Mustard Hotel. Tokyo, Japan.
  • 2019 Kaga Festival, group show. 20 July 2019. Hatori Onsen. Kaga-shi, Japan.
  • 2019 Interrupting Traditon, group show. 27 April to 30 May 2019. Galeri Noko. Port Elizabeth.
  • 2018 Thami Mnyele Fine Art Awards. 13 September to 26 October 2018. Coen Scholtz Recreation Centre. Kempton Park.
  • 2015 Unmute Art Ability Festival. 3 - 30 December 2015. Young Blood Gallery. Cape Town.
  • 2015 SA Taxi Foundation Art Award. 11 – 30 April 2015. Lizamore & Associates. Parkwood, Johannesburg.
  • 2014 Grolsch Art Fridge Campaign. 1 August – 24 September 2014. Museum of African Design (MOAD), Maboneng, Johannesburg.
  • 2013 Architectural League CT. 28 May 2013. African Studies Gallery, University of Cape Town. Cape Town.
  • 2011 Exposure Exhibition. August 2011. FADA Art Gallery, University of Johannesburg. Johannesburg.

Workshops & Residencies

  • Pinea Linea de Costa A.I.R.October- November 2019. Rota, Spain.
  • Arteles Creative Centre. Back to Basics Program. September 2019. Haukijärvi, Finland.
  • Fusion Arts Residency. 10 – 27 July 2019. Tokyo & Kaga-shi. Japan.
  • JP Morgan/ Art & Culture Trust Abadali Art Project. October 2018 to January 2019. Johannesburg. South Africa
  • Grolsch 400 Years Creative Workshop. 19 – 21 September 2014. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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