Expression
Art & Photography
Photo taken by Kanak Arjunwadkar
An Art Supplement:
Welcome to a showcase of my visual art, logo design, and photography. As a completely self-taught artist, I love exploring new mediums and pushing creative boundaries. This collection features works in oil paints, oil pastels, charcoal, calligraphy ink, watercolor, and digital creations using Adobe Creative Suite. For me, art is a space free from the pressure of perfection—a playground for experimenting with mediums, color palettes, cameras, and unique angles.
Abstract Portrait (1)
The Hues of Her Identity; Original
Medium: Oil Pastel
Hues of Her Identity is an artwork portraying a black woman adorned in a blend of vibrant paint colors. This evocative piece celebrates her multifaceted identity, symbolizing strength, resilience, and the rich diversity within her being.
Abstract Portrait (2)
Copper Cascade; Original
Medium: Oil Pastel
"Copper Cascade" is an oil pastel portrait capturing a woman with exuding warmth and allure.
Surrealistic Sketches
Dictatorship; Referenced. Linked Here
Medium: Graphite Pencil
In creating this artwork titled Dictatorship, I employed smudging techniques and utilized tools like tortillians and q-tips to enrich the piece's depth. The powerful finger pointing upwards embodies authority, control, and dominance, reflecting the concept of a dictatorship. Exploring the nuances of shading and blending through these techniques allowed me to capture the intensity and significance of the subject matter, evoking a compelling visual narrative of strength and governance.
Recreation
The Red Heels; Referenced. Linked Here
Medium: Oil Paint
The acrylic painting, "The Power of Red Heels," addresses a powerful visual statement of women's empowerment and the breaking of gender barriers. In a society where gender inequality still persists, the painting portrays a pair of red heels as a symbol of women's strength and determination to overcome obstacles. The bold use of color and brushstrokes emphasizes the powerful message behind the artwork. message behind the artwork.
Leisure Art
Equestrian; Referenced. Linked here
Medium: Water Color
The Life of Pi; Referenced. Linked here
Medium: Graphite
Canvas
The Wave; Referenced. Linked here
Medium: Acrylic Paint
The Wave graces my bedroom walls till this very day. Crafted one summer afternoon when I lacked a canvas, I stumbled upon a cherished sunset painting from my grade 3 days. This work was developed on a canvas reborn, awash with white.
Digital Art
All The World's A Stage; Original.
This artwork is titled "All the World's a Stage," drawing inspiration from Shakespeare's profound notion that we all play our roles in life. My interpretation unveils the metaphorical "mask" society wears, obscuring genuine individuality.
Beneath these facades lie diverse personalities and values. This piece serves as a poignant reflection of these complex layers within every person.
Medium: Adobe Illustrator
In-Action Sports Photography
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Personal Project
Shot on Canon 750D and edited on Adobe Lightroom
Cross Country. Shot at Tama Hills.
Assisting the visually impaired run. Shot at Yoyogi Park.
Seisen Phoenix. Indoor Volleyball.
Seisen Phoenix. Indoor Volleyball.
Seisen Phoenix. Indoor Volleyball.