Interviewee

Alark Patel

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Article

Publication Date

6-11-2013

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Shital Patel interview by Alark Patel

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Artist Bio: Attempting, day and night, to live with a dash of color, creativity, and courage. Life is beautiful :)

Art, for me, is an exploration of my true self…with each work I come closer and closer to my own identity. It is a means through which I lose myself in a world of great wonder and amazement, only to emerge a few hours later rejuvenated, empowered, and slightly wiser than I was when I started.

My work attempts to merge the thoughts and ideals of my Indian culture with my life experiences as an American. I have been fortunate enough to gain the best of both of these nations, and without conscious choice my pieces reflect elements of both. I work mostly with acrylic, occasionally delving in oils; and always lean towards bold and unique color combinations as color theory is another major focus of my work as well.

Over the years, the paintbrush has become my lifelong companion, acting as teacher, friend, and comrade…listening to my innermost thoughts and feelings, gifting me with a deeper understanding of the universe and its workings, and helping me express my love of life to the world. Life lessons, spiritual quests, and the stories of ages have been told through art, I aim to tell my own story and give back to a world which has given so much to me.

I have been fortunate enough to gain the best the both of these nations, and without conscious choice my pieces reflect elements of both. I work mostly with acrylic, occasionally delving in oils; and always lean towards bold and unique color combinations as color theory is another major focus of my work as well. rican. I have been fortunate enough to gain the best the both of these nations, and without conscious choice my pieces reflect elements of both. I work mostly with acrylic, occasionally delving in oils; and always lean towards bold and unique color combinations as color theory is another major focus of my work as well. Over the years, the paintbrush has become my lifelong companion, acting as teacher, friend, and comrade...listening to my innermost thoughts and feelings, gifting me with a deeper understanding of the universe and its workings, and helping me express my love of life to the world. Life lessons, spiritual quests, and the stories of ages have been told through art, I aim to tell my own story and give back to a world which has given so much to me.

- Bio courtesy of the artist from https://www.facebook.com/ShitalPatelInspiredForLife/info

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