I knew nothing would come easy and without planning, I will be just another student who will search something or someone to blame which I didn't want. I chose vocational option.
I am an engineering student from one of the most emerging cities of India - Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. I was always pretty good in my studies but I realized the result of hard work after my SSC exam. I had opted for Science (as usually a 80% scorer is expected to do) after my SSC exam.
This was more of my choice as well, as I already had understood that if I work hard, I can pursue what I want to. "Very tough" is comparative phrase and clarity of thoughts can minimise the impact of this term
I knew nothing would come easy and without planning, I will be just another student who will search something or someone to blame which I didn't want. I chose vocational option. Somewhere around my junior college, architecture came as very creative and interesting option.
2. When did you decide you wanted to be an artist?
As I mentioned earlier, nothing comes easy. Somehow architecture couldn't come my way but by that time drawing and sketching had already been my happy place. I started making mandala and doodles just as past time activity. The response I got made me happier.
I knew nothing would come easy and without planning, I will be just another student who will search something or someone to blame which I didn't want. I chose vocational option. Somewhere around my junior college, architecture came as very creative and interesting option.
2. When did you decide you wanted to be an artist?
As I mentioned earlier, nothing comes easy. Somehow architecture couldn't come my way but by that time drawing and sketching had already been my happy place. I started making mandala and doodles just as past time activity. The response I got made me happier.
I invested more time in it and eventually everyone suggested that it should be presented at public level on social media platform. That's when I came up with my own page @mandala.wonders on Instagram. Initially it was just about mandala but soon I started experimenting.
I started making contrastic portraits of artists like Anuv Jain, Prateek Kuhad, Sanam Puri , posters of song and got little appreciations from few artists in form of comments.
Recognition of my work made me feel I should keep continuing this and motivated me enough to express myself. Thus I felt I wanted to dedicate my time apart from studies to this art.
3. Do you think this can be a financially stable career in the future?
Digital platforms and sources has replaced traditional ways of arts. I want to keep it doing it this way. I'm pursuing my engineering as well so I never think of doing this as a means of finance.
I still haven't thought of this as a source of finance because that I think would bring more obligations but surely I see myself doing this in future. For sure. Happily.
4. Who is your favourite artist and why?
Anuv Jain and Prateek Kuhad. Undoubtedly. Can't deny that there are is a huge list of artists I admire. There are artists who are really are hidden gems. I keep searching and sharing them and their work. What I like about them is they are really true and original.
4. Who is your favourite artist and why?
Anuv Jain and Prateek Kuhad. Undoubtedly. Can't deny that there are is a huge list of artists I admire. There are artists who are really are hidden gems. I keep searching and sharing them and their work. What I like about them is they are really true and original.
Their work really touches an ordinary individual's soul. The simplicity and genuineness of their work is worth all the admiration and more. I think that is what makes an artist truly an artist.
5. Where do you get inspired to create art?
Inspiration is everywhere. For instance recently during navratri I really got inspired to portray that along with widely followed colours during these 9 days. Once the trending love for 'Phir Hera Pheri' inspired me to make one.
5. Where do you get inspired to create art?
Inspiration is everywhere. For instance recently during navratri I really got inspired to portray that along with widely followed colours during these 9 days. Once the trending love for 'Phir Hera Pheri' inspired me to make one.
During lockdown monsoon, people desperately missed the monsoon in "Mumbai Meri Jaan" and my heart went for it. I feel inspiration is everywhere in this world, just choose to see it.
6. What piece of advice would you like to give to future aspiring artists?
I'm still learning and myself am an aspiring artist. From whatever I have learnt , I would like to just share few things which are essential for every aspiring artist. Firstly don't get lured by instant fame and financial returns.
6. What piece of advice would you like to give to future aspiring artists?
I'm still learning and myself am an aspiring artist. From whatever I have learnt , I would like to just share few things which are essential for every aspiring artist. Firstly don't get lured by instant fame and financial returns.
Stay true to your art. Secondly, one thing which I have learnt is and would suggest is, try and innovate as much as you can. Inspiration plus creativity without innovative is just imitation. The competition is tough but if you love what you do, innovation comes by heart and hard work.
7. Which is your favourite book and why?
To be honest, I haven't read any books yet. My syllabus is huge as a student pursuing engineering. After all the assignments I find peace in my art and that's what I do. So never have gotten into any particular book.
7. Which is your favourite book and why?
To be honest, I haven't read any books yet. My syllabus is huge as a student pursuing engineering. After all the assignments I find peace in my art and that's what I do. So never have gotten into any particular book.
- Interviewed by - Nishad Kinhikar
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