The Red Maple's Profile
Bio
After 19 years of a corporate career in the tech world, I decided to pursue my passion for art and painting and made the first foray into my art career. What started off as a relaxing break from a hectic work schedule, soon became a great creative endeavor! And so the journey began, in India….
My paintings generally include landscapes and nature. I have very fond memories of seeing my first fall in Chicago about 20 years ago during a job assignment. I explored the beauty and culture, that the city offered and loved every bit! Seeing “fall” for the first time was a thrilling experience; those vibrant hues hold a special place in my heart. Come to think of it, isn’t it a true reflection of life where one sees and experiences so many different shades of people? The maple tree is my favorite tree and that’s how I came to name my studio “The Red Maple”.
Apart from painting, I am an avid traveler and experiencing art from my various sojourns gives me great joy and insight. I love to observe the obviously beautiful and sometimes quirky scenes of the places I travel to. These are my “Pinterest mood boards” for future use! I travelled extensively during my corporate job, visiting about 20 countries. This gave me a broad, global outlook which I always try to include in my work. I enjoy creating art fusions wherein I combine art from two different regions. My travel has been my inspiration for art….
During my visits to Turkey and Spain, I was mesmerized by mosaic art, especially fascinated by Gaudi’s work and decided to learn it. It is labor intense and yet ever so satisfying. I love every step of the way, from the concept creation, draw the composition, cutting techniques to establish a rhythm and yes picking the right colors. I have both learned and enjoyed from the advanced workshops at the Chicago Mosaic school. I have experimented with combining the two art forms or elements into my unique creations.
Years of working in the software industry has trained me to become an efficient program manager with focus on details. I have the people skills to work collaboratively and a sincere work ethic, which will definitely help in managing art projects. It has been quite an interesting circle to be in the city, first as an engineer and now as an artist, mother and wife! I cannot wait to become a part of the art community.
I often wonder if art is my passion or vice versa…
