Artist Statement:
I draw and paint from things I see in nature and everyday surrounding of personal experiences, narratives and memories. I use mark-making and repetition as tools to signify change in nature, the passage of time and retention and rejection of memory. What I like best is how I demonstrate or draw along with the times, such as a study of my drawings of nature and exotic Indian culture, which will take me a few months to complete and will help me understand my colors and patterns. What is working and which element of my forms and patterns I can transfer them to my big size paintings? I’m a visual learner so this helps me personally, and also as an artist. This not only helps me improve my personal talents, but it also increases my exploration towards my practice as an artist. I go to different regions of the world to connect with an unlimited amount of ideas combined with their culture and natural settings. I capture those moments and fantasies in order to resurrect them as artistic photos. My art is about making a positive impact on viewers by inspiring them to think about the world and interpret it in new ways. It is influenced by personal experiences, memories, and inspirations from nature as well as the rich, colorful Indian culture. My paintings feature textiles, costumes, exotic flora and spices, and a diversity of rhythmic sounds. I believe that art has the power to raise awareness about major environmental issues as well as their cultural consequences. My paintings allow me to investigate this further by analyzing my nature drawings and Indian influences, which will take me a few months to complete and will aid in my understanding of the colors and patterns of our changing world.
Opening reception: Saturday, September 20th, 2025, 4-6pm.
Coffee and Conversation with Avani Patel and Kazzrie Jaxon: Saturday, October 11th, 2pm
– Hyperallergic: 10 Exhibitions To See In Upstate New York This October
Link: hyperallergic.com
