I would like to engage in a contemporary narrative that links seamlessly with the past as there is much to derive from the richness of the human experience, the changes and transformation that takes us deeper into the soul of our own lives, leading us toward greater humility, empathy and compassion. The destruction of the natural world and its critical connection with human well being has a deep resonance for me. A reverence for nature has been an intrinsic part of our ethos and culture in Kodagu (Coorg) and has had a significant impact on me. There is inspiration to be found everywhere - in form or thought, in the lie of the land, or in music that touches your heart, but is only true when it steals up on you, its real value not being evident for awhile. I am inspired by the issues that challenge us today and the things I care about in order to express myself effectively and create a dialogue between the painting and the viewer. The universal ideas of truth and beauty have always resonated with me as I believe beauty lies in deeper instincts, the way we respond to life and the compassion we carry within. To rescue a fragment from the relentless rush of time and reveal that moment to the viewer has been one of the objectives of art. I seek to use this knowledge to work with conviction as an artist and adapt my technique according to the emotion, using my personal aesthetic as my internal compass.