Expression
Art & Photography
Photo taken by Kanak Arjunwadkar
Kanak Arjunwadkar's 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.
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Abstract Portrait (1)
The Hues of Her Identity; Original
Medium: Oil Pastel
Hues of Her Identity is a captivating artwork portraying a black woman adorned in a mesmerizing 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 enchanting oil pastel portrait capturing a woman with flowing orange hair, 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 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 of gender equality. The artwork presents 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.
Leisure Art
Equestrian; Referenced. Linked here
Medium: Water Color
The Life of Pi; Referenced. Linked here
Medium: Graphite
Leisure Art
The Ralph Bear; Referenced. Linked here
The Avocado; Referenced. Linked here
Medium: Oil Pastel
Medium: Crayolas
Canvas
The Wave; Referenced. Linked here
Medium: Acrylic Paint
The Wave holds a special place in my heart; its presence 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. A canvas reborn, awash with white, birthed the captivating yet simple piece known as The Wave.
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
Two Days in 広島 (Hiroshima); A Montage
June 2023. Filter: Spectaculaire et Chaud
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In-Action Sports Photography
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Personal Project
Canon D90 & Edited on Adobe Lightroom
Canon D90 & Edited on Adobe Lightroom
Canon D75 & Edited on Adobe Lightroom
Canon D75 & Edited on Adobe Lightroom
Canon D90 & Edited on Adobe Lightroom