Smita Marathe
Imagination is the seed of creation a subtle force that exists in the mental realm, seen only by the individual but powerful enough to manifest into a vivid creation for the world to see. I believe that this power, greater than creation itself, is the source from which everything is born from the minute grass and wildflowers to the humongous Sun and Moon. This power is one, manifesting into countless forms, and as an artist, I delight in what I call “The Play of Creation.” The seed, though formless and unseen, carries within it the essence of the entire creation, and only when it takes form does it reveal itself to us.

My work, rooted in oil on canvas, explores this journey from the formless to form, from imagination to creation. The concepts behind my art are deeply tied to the idea that ideas are like seeds small, unassuming, and without form. Yet, when nurtured and allowed to grow, they blossom into a beautiful world of their own. This journey from the formless to form, from the seed of an idea to its full manifestation, mirrors the process of life itself. Today’s seed is our future, and just like life, it requires care, patience, and nurturing.

The profound experience of my pregnancy, from the moment I discovered I was expecting to the day I delivered my baby boy, has been the inspiration behind all my work. It was a journey of transformation, of losing myself only to find myself again.

I intend to take my audience on this journey of transformation?to let them experience the same wonder and joy I feel as I create. My art is not just a visual expression but an invitation to experience the profound journey from imagination to creation, from the formless to form.