“I have been painting for as long as I can remember. After finishing my graduation and diploma in fashion designing, I realised that painting was my calling,” says Chaula Doshi. An acclaimed painter and curator from Ahmedabad, her works of art have been displayed at many national and international platforms. She was recently in the city for her solo show at Cholamandal Artists' Village. Her works explore human nature and relationships and inspire her to paint.
“I believe in the power of emotions. It is easy to give more importance to material things, but according to me, to earn somebody’s company is a very big achievement by itself,” Chaula explains. Her current series of works are categorised under ‘Manthan’ (churning), which narrates the struggle of the artist to pursue her calling. The works have a monochromatic scheme and the artist has used oil on canvas. Chaula has also used vibrant acrylic colours in some of her works to delicately yet dramatically explain women and their feelings.
She also plans to experiment with sculpting soon. But she does express her disappointment at the art scene in India, saying, “Although the art scene in India is improving, it still has a long way to go. Countries abroad have more scope for growth. Not just in terms of money, but in identity also. Indian artists are struggling to exist.”
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