Being the first person in my community to receive education, it leads me to make a broad generalization. Before the concept of signature was invented, a human being’s sole identity was his thumbprint. Once you are educated, you are identified by your signature. Nature made humans with peculiarity and art can bring so much sense to that. Your golden identity is what makes you unique, which is above all the concepts found on paper.
The Golden Identity, 2021
Wood, Brass rods, Stack of Paper 15 x 11 x 8.5 in.
There is always a dilemma when it comes to making life’s toughest decisions. May it be marriage or career or transit. One thing I realized is that the two organs, the heart and the mind, are the biggest rivals and constantly create contradictions. On the other side, the artist within me researches the power it has on one’s life. And the rest is history!
The Dilemma , 2022
Wood, Brass nails, Staple pins, 23 x 18 x 10 in.
In Reputation, the nose, a symbol of honor in Indian culture, is portrayed as a carry bag. This piece encapsulates the idea that reputation is something we carry with us wherever we go, just like a personal belonging, intertwined with family, society, and national identity.
The Reputation, 2024
White Marble, Brass, 22 x 15 x 10 in.
We've often heard the term "naked eye," but I created "The Clothed Eye." This piece reflects my belief that there is always an invisible layer within or around us that influences what we see. We interpret situations based on this unseen layer, often obscuring the naked truth.
The Clothed Eye, 2024
White Marble, Black Marble, Brass 14 x 12 x 12 in.
Even though the title doesn't match the art, it is thought provoking.. Life has taken its course and I have been fortunate to experience the amalgamation of different classes of a society. The creases hierarchy display the disparity and practicality that is prevalent in today's society.
Access I, II & III, 2020
Graphite on Paper 11 x 9 in. each
Nail with the Dirt brings together a carved black marble thumb and a delicate brass rendering of the dirt that collects under our nails through daily labor. By elevating this overlooked, routine detail into a sculptural form, the work reflects on the traces of human effort and the invisible weight of lived experience. This juxtaposition of materials speaks to themes central to my practice — the tension between permanence and fragility, the seen and unseen, and the ways in which personal and collective histories become embedded in the body. Through this piece, I invite viewers to reconsider what is often dismissed as residue or waste, revealing it instead as a quiet marker of identity and existence.
Nail with the Dirt, 2019
Black Marble 25 x 12 x 12 in.