endless stories in art form

Personal Journey and Design Thinking
My life and work are deeply intertwined, each shaping the other. Creativity fueled by emotions and refined by critical thinking has taught me to balance passion with precision, vulnerability with purpose.

Creativity and Critical Thinking
Emotions spark creativity, while logic structures it. Balancing the two has been transformative, allowing me to channel raw ideas into meaningful expressions.

Thinking Process
Problem-solving unites creativity and critical thinking, making life itself an expression of creativity.

My Journey Continues
I’ve reached a point in my life where I’ve gained a deeper understanding of my emotions and how to express them thoughtfully through critical thinking. Every experience, every person I’ve encountered, and every book I’ve read has contributed to shaping my perspective and expanding my horizons.

I feel fortunate to have been exposed to such diversity in ideas and personalities, as they’ve enriched my journey in profound ways. Yet, I know there is still so much more to explore, to experience, and to express. My journey is far from over—it is a continuous process of growth, discovery, and creation.

medium - porcelain clay / fire cone 10

me

birds of different feathers flock together

During the ceremony where I became a US citizen in 2010, it was exhilarating to see immigrants from every nation around the world moved by the occasion as we became part of a new community. I was inspired by how they each brought their different backgrounds with pride to fly together.

medium - porcelain clay / fire cone 10

silhouette play

I challenged myself to just experiment with shape and form, to play with clay and glazes spontaneously.

medium - different types of clay / fired cone 10

inspired by architect Zaha Hadid

Under the guidence of Mr. Takemi Tsuruta, my instructor at Diablo Velley college, in Bay area , California,.

medium stoneware clay / fire cone 10

balancing act

art form inspired by artist Edvard Munch

On September 3, 2015, the body of 2-year-old Alan Kurdi washed ashore in Turkey, a tragic symbol of his family’s failed attempt to flee war-torn Syria.

The haunting image of his lifeless body stirred global mourning and outrage. I imagined the unimaginable—his mother’s desperate attempts to save him as their vessel capsized, and his final moments of fear and helplessness before the sea claimed him.

Alan’s still body on the shore became a heartbreaking reminder of the suffering endured by countless others.

medium - porcelain clay / fire cone 10

last scream

ergo contoured plates

medium b-mix clay / fire cone 10

freespirited watercolor mugs

medium - porcelain clay / fire cone 10

freespirit

In 2008 I stepped into the world of 3D design. I began my work with clay and got introduced to the glass medium. In this work, I have tried to capture my transition from Graphic Design into Dimensional work.

medium dichroic glass / copper foil

transition stain glass

sculptural vessel

Simple forms are sometimes very powerful. These pieces are simply demonstrating and celebrating the power of forms.

medium b-mix clay / fire cone 10

These are simultaneously functional saucers and part of a sculptural piece. The saucers come together to form mushroom growths on a tree truck.

medium - fused glass

spores and saucers

sinkhole - multiple pieces

In 2013, a sinkhole opened up in a bedroom in Seffner, Florida, swallowing a man while he was asleep. When I first read the news, it felt nightmarishly surreal. This piece came to me as I read and educated myself about sinkholes, topography, and freak events. The Earth just gives way and takes in the unsuspecting, a tragedy I just couldn’t fathom.

medium stoneware clay / fire cone 10

This wearable art captures the flow and color Indian fashion, which is still worn today.

medium - fabric / sourced hardware

a dance

medium - colored wire and glass beads

looping wearables

An attempt to create an ancient unearthed vessel.

medium grogzilla clay / fire cone 10

unearthed artifact

my first encounter with clay was in the year 2008 at Ohlone community college, Fremont, CA. I explored with various clay bodies and a variety of glazes and engobs

medium various clay / fire cone 10

2008 my introduction to clay

my early days of work

My very first experience working in 3 dimensions began in 2008 at Ohlone Community College in Fremont, where I explored working with clay and glass.

contours

Expressions

  • forever stamp?

    on april 12, 2007 postal service of USA issued its first forever stamp, non-denominated, non-expiring stamp, in this art form, the meaning of forever is in question.

    medium - b-mix clay / fire cone 10, decal

  • Miami Morden - font design

    this font was designed at Miami University 1986-1988

    Devanagari Indic script

  • victorian lady of today

    simple attempt to capture changing times.

    medium b-mix clay/ fire cone 10

  • future fossil

    futuristic piece symbolizes changing times, where gas cars will be replaced by electric cars and maybe tires will get replaced one day too…

    medium b-mix clay / fire cone 10

  • indian dance expressions

    photography assignment 1987

    black & white graphics

  • today's thinker

    inspired by master artist Auguste Rodin - The Thinker.

    today’s thinker - call a friend, Google it, talk with chatGPT

    medium - b-mix clay / fire cone 10

  • my journey around the world

    I am fortunate to have lived in three continents of the world.

    Africa - where I was born.

    India - where I was raised.

    USA - where I have made my world.

    each residence provided me a bowl of rice; I am eternally grateful.

    medium - porcelain clay / fire cone 10