Glass Artist, Mold Maker, Teacher
Exploring one's cultural identity often leads to nostalgia and mystique. The deep-rooted cultural beliefs have been the inspirational force guiding my body of work.
My area of practice explores East Asian culture and heritage relevant to traditional patriarchal norms followed by society to mold women in a set pattern. I strive to bring meaning to the age-old stories and relate them with new age philosophy.
My current body of work is an intensive exploration of the goddesses (Female Forms), traditional design motifs, often depicted in mythology, religious scriptures, and temples.
I hope to create unique art pieces that will give one insight into their history and adduce them with a modern outlook portraying how far women have progressed but in essence, it's a long road ahead.
Curriculum Vitae
Professional Experience
Design Coordinator and Retail Associate at AJ Stained Glass Studio – Currently employed
Resident Artist at Living Arts Centre, Toronto, ON – 2019 - ongoing
Executive Board Member of Glass Art Association of Canada(GAAC) – ongoing
Teachers Assistant at Glass Idiaz, Toronto, ON - ongoing
Teachers Assistant at Veerbeek Glass Studio, Toronto, ON – 2019
Student Artist Exhibitor, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, ON - 2017
Representing Sheridan College in the student exhibition, showcasing glass sculptures and decor through a retail company called Glass Collective.
Awards
Merit Award, Sheridan College, 2019.
Exhibition
“Breaking The Mold” - Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo, ON 2020
Mini Solo Exhibition – Living Arts Centre. Toronto, ON, 2019
“Translucent Bloom” Sandra Ainsley Gallery, Toronto, ON, 2019
“Make Ready” Sheridan College, Oakville, ON, 2019
“Mobility”, Group Exhibition, Toronto Design Offsite Festival, Toronto, ON, 2018
“Glass Studio Exhibition”, Group Exhibition, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON, 2018
“Glass: Inside Out”, Group Exhibition, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON, 2016
Education
Sheridan College, Oakville, ON — Bachelor of Craft and Design 2015-2019
Chetana’s Institute of Management, India - Diploma Business Management
University of Mumbai, India – Bachelors in Commerce