Navita Arjun Vohra
My creative journey is an ongoing dialogue between thought and emotion. Ideas constantly swirl in my mind, sometimes translating seamlessly onto the canvas, and at other times diverging in unexpected ways. This process is deeply intuitive, shaped by how I feel in the moment. Even during times when circumstances prevented me from physically painting, I continued to create in my head, constantly experimenting with thoughts and visions.
My work is predominantly centered around women, focusing on faces and figurative forms. I find a profound beauty in the female form, where the eyes and lips speak volumes, conveying emotions that are both delicate and powerful. The woman’s face is a canvas of its own, full of expression and nuance. While I frequently explore new ideas, embracing both successes and failures, the emotive quality of women’s faces remains a central theme in my work.
Inspiration for my art comes from a multitude of sources, often from memories and experiences. For instance, my time in Pune in the early 1990s lingered in my mind until it found expression on canvas years later in 2010. Sometimes, the act of painting itself, the simple joy of applying colors, is enough to inspire a new composition.