Charmi Mehta
Hi, I am Charmi Mehta originally from Mumbai, India. I moved to Canada in 2019. I started my art journey to heal myself and gain positivity. I never had a chance to study art but I believe to learn as I go through in this journey to unlock the possibilities that lies ahead of me.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
My childhood involved travelling across India from mountain to mountain, through rivers and back home. I observed captured and left inspired by the history, culture, architecture, colours, patterns and everything that made me feel and awaken. A feather like symbol is noticeable in my recent works and is inspired by the national bird of India peacock which also represents power, divinity and strength. My works are made up of pen, watercolour/gouache, gold ink and hand embroidery. I hope anyone who comes across my work is able to inhale positivity in some way.
Hi, I am Charmi Mehta originally from Mumbai, India. I moved to Canada in 2019. I started my art journey to heal myself and gain positivity. I never had a chance to study art but I believe to learn as I go through in this journey to unlock the possibilities that lies ahead of me.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
My childhood involved travelling across India from mountain to mountain, through rivers and back home. I observed captured and left inspired by the history, culture, architecture, colours, patterns and everything that made me feel and awaken. A feather like symbol is noticeable in my recent works and is inspired by the national bird of India peacock which also represents power, divinity and strength. My works are made up of pen, watercolour/gouache, gold ink and hand embroidery. I hope anyone who comes across my work is able to inhale positivity in some way.
$280.00
Watercolour and gold ink on paper (framed).
5x7"
‘Garden of romance’ is more like a nature’s fantasy to remind us about love and being kind. Inspired by my recent visit to city palace of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
$400.00
Gouache, pen and gold ink on paper (framed).
5x7"
‘Lata’ an Indian/Sanskrit word means ‘brave’.
To be where you want, with what you have and all that you are comes with being ‘brave’. This piece is inspired by my mom (centre) where I placed her in Indian miniature setting known as Ragamala Painting between 16th & 17th centuries and is worth falling for.
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$300.00
Gouache, pen, gold ink, glitter on paper (framed).
8x10"
Don’t forget love;
It will bring you all the madness you need
To unfurl yourself
Across the universe. ~ Meera
Meera who was a devotee and madly in love with Lord Krishna.
$300.00
Gouache, pen, gold ink, glitter on paper (framed).
8x10"
Portrait of Ruth St Denis an American pioneer of modern dance who incorporated Eastern ideas into the art. Her solo dance named ‘Hindu Radha’ where she aimed to translate her understanding of Indian culture to the American dance stage.
Radha who was also a lover of Lord Krishna.
$350.00
Hand embroidery, watercolour, pen on paper (framed).
8x10"
‘Toran’ also known as door topper is a sign of welcome hung above the doorway to the main house. The main idea is to attract the goddess of wealth Lakshmi. Inspired by Banjara embroidery.
‘Tulasi’ plant is highly auspicious and she is regarded as the avatar of Lakshmi and is placed at the center of the courtyard to attract luck and prosperity.
When ‘Toran’ and ‘Tulasi’ comes together it is regarded as good luck.
$280.00
Gouache, pen, gold ink, glitter on paper (framed).
8x10"
‘Kathak’ is indigenous to northern India and developed under the influence of Hindu and Muslim cultures. Portrait of Nayantara Kurma Parpia who is a popular Kathak dancer.
$300.00
Gouache, pen and gold ink on paper (framed).
8x10"
‘Bharatanatayam’ is a South Indian classical dance form. Portrait of a natayam dancer where she gracefully sways on the notes of religious music that focuses on Shaivism or Hinduism.
$280.00
Gouache, pen and gold ink on paper (framed).
8x10"
‘Baul’ is a traditional music and dance form of West Bengal state in India. Hold onto the energy that makes you sway. Portrait of Parvathy Baul who is a folk singer, musician and story teller.
$200.00
Gouache, glass mirror with thread on paper (framed).
8x10"
‘Rangoli’ is an Indian art practiced thousands of years ago mostly during auspicious occasions. It symbolizes wealth joy and prosperity and mainly intended to welcome goddess Laxmi.