LIGHTLGHT

Over the past months of exploring light as a medium, I have discovered its profound ability to shape emotion, perception and storytelling, mastering techniques through exploration. This is my final outcome, embodying my journey, reflecting not only my artistic growth but also my personal exploration of self-identity.

Inspired by childhood memories of light, where stories like Percy Jackson ignited my imagination I sought to depict light as both a guiding force and a symbol of human ambition. The Greek myth of Daedalus and Icarus serves as a central theme: the eternal human desire to ascend, the balance between aspiration and downfall. And the dichotomy between living a long life to shallow or living short one soaring high.

Acrylics, with their layers of depth, taught me resilience, while charcoal allowed me to capture the intricate dance between light and shadow. The light captured in love, my fascination with exploration and culture, from my artworks - all echo in this piece.

At its core, this work is more than a visual representation of light; it is an ode to the pursuit of knowledge, restless spirit of discovery — one always illuminates the path ahead…

Inspired by the scenic mountain range of the Swiss Alps and the way the light played with the scenery, I was in awe of nature. The way light and shadow complements our natural world is truly beautiful. Every little detail and hidden story uncovered, proving the quality of exploration in light. The guiding light found in my love of travelling is what shaped this piece.

From meticulously carving to printing under the experience of an expert — this was a truly fulfilling artwork.

I was inspired by the immensity in Rembrandt's work and the way he represented light. It excited me to work and test my own skills in acrylics. The layering was challenging but I learnt it, like we do when guided with the light of passion that never goes out. A true learning experience for one of the greatest portrait painters to live. In the journey of replication I was able to not only peek into the mind of a legend, but also able to know myself better, through a new light.

The way the light merges with the paint is truly beautiful. The Glow of Hope is an extremely skillful painting that inspired me to analyze it. It was therefore no doubt an exciting piece to explore. I captured light and shade using shading pencils that are so evident and truly encapsulate attention. The way one's gaze darts to absorb each detail to realize — the more you stare at it the more mind blowing it seems. A challenging yet masterful piece.

Light is the medium through which love is able to twinkle and dance. My interpretation of light is love, one that brings you joy, comfort and wamth. Using Haldankar's style I used pencils to portray a dear friend. Her comforting presence is what reminded me of the power held in light.

Light is many things, a frequency and wavelength, but also a medium to see family we love, a source of comfort in the tough times. Through the medium of pencil an evoking contrast is created between light and dark, resembling the warm glow of family that guides us through darkness with hope. The stark contrast captures the beautiful interplay of shades created through natural light. A constant reminder that even in complete dark, love shines through.

Wanting to explore mixed media, I used poster colour, watercolour and colour pencils. Holding on to hope, this picture resembles perseverance above all. The vivid hues of yellow and orange resonate warmth and resilience, while the textures convey strength in the struggle to keep hope alive even in the darkness. A reminder to embrace the light within.

Pooja and god play a major role in my life. I associate light with spirituality and renewal, one that is an anchor to rely on. This day that I have captured is of a religious event marking a new year, a new beginning. Using colour pencil I wished to capture the way light illustrates the skin, capturing this magical moment. One that reminds me of the solace found in faith.

Talks about memory, time and childhood. This old toy, a once loved object, sits in an old drawer at some crevice in the house. The remnants of a simpler time, even when something so small could spark imagination. Using the only appropriate medium as per what I feel — pencil. A silent whisper, a witness to growing up.

Using poster colours I wished to depict an idea of metamorphosis and change, both internal and external. The reason I used an inverted filter is to highlight a vivid difference that every individual goes through. The flying birds soar high to represent the will to grow and develop. A reminder that to grow you must leave behind the past.

This artwork, with its plastic face and flowers growing out of it, speaks to the damage we have done and the quiet resilience of nature. The lifeless artificial mask reflects how we've built and buried nature underneath tons of plastic. And yet do not acknowledge the damage we have caused. Yet despite this, from the plastic face flowers bloom — reminding me of the flowers I'd see growing up in the cracks of Mumbai, overloaded with plastic. It's deeply personal because it reflects guilt and hope. Nature always seems to adapt, effortlessly.

A reminder in the resilience of nature, and of our absolute responsibilities towards it.