Ritika Gandhi
Artist Statement:
My work is based on the psychophysical perception of color. I
think that is due to my deep roots in Indian culture. Indian culture is
specifically known to use bright and vibrant colors to express emotions
and convey to deep, enriching history from which it comes. I like to use
colors that stimulate the human retina and evoke an emotional
response from the viewer.
A lot of my work uses reds, as red represents fire, warmth and
comfort. I also like to pair off my reds with blues, as blue, being
opposite of red, represents tranquility and peace. Yellow is the most
optimistic color that I use, in its unique ability to provide the viewer
with an optimistic outlook towards life. All these colors are pulled
together by the authority and power of black. These colors give an
insight towards my own life and my own feelings.
Artist Bio:
Ritika Gandhi grew up in India where she attained her Bachelors in Business, but in
order to follow her life long dream of becoming an artist, she studied textile designing and
went on to work as a designer in a textile manufacturing company. In the early 1990’s, she
moved to New York where she worked as a freelance textile artist. Her travels then took her
to Hong Kong where again she continued to work as a freelance artist.
The next stop was England. Then the urge to learn more took over, and she went
back to study art at the Reading College of Art and Design. In 2003, she moved to Wayne,
NJ and since has been teaching Batik and Silk Painting at the Montclair Adult School and the
South Orange and Maplewood Adult School. She has also taught at the Atelier 7 studio in
Pompton plains, at the Midland Park Continuing Education and at Montclair Art Museum.
Teaching has become an important part of her life. The excitement that she sees in
the students’ eyes when they see the fruits of the hard work they have put in to learn a new
skill, is indescribable. Also, she believes in that teaching is another way of learning and
improving yourself.
She is inspired by nature and color and works to depict that in her work. The
influence of her native India can be seen by the choice of colors. Her philosophy is to keep
things simple. There is enough complexity around so she strives to make her work simple to
look at and to understand. Her art has been exhibited here and abroad.
VISIT: http://www.ritzcreations.com
My work is based on the psychophysical perception of color. I
think that is due to my deep roots in Indian culture. Indian culture is
specifically known to use bright and vibrant colors to express emotions
and convey to deep, enriching history from which it comes. I like to use
colors that stimulate the human retina and evoke an emotional
response from the viewer.
A lot of my work uses reds, as red represents fire, warmth and
comfort. I also like to pair off my reds with blues, as blue, being
opposite of red, represents tranquility and peace. Yellow is the most
optimistic color that I use, in its unique ability to provide the viewer
with an optimistic outlook towards life. All these colors are pulled
together by the authority and power of black. These colors give an
insight towards my own life and my own feelings.
Artist Bio:
Ritika Gandhi grew up in India where she attained her Bachelors in Business, but in
order to follow her life long dream of becoming an artist, she studied textile designing and
went on to work as a designer in a textile manufacturing company. In the early 1990’s, she
moved to New York where she worked as a freelance textile artist. Her travels then took her
to Hong Kong where again she continued to work as a freelance artist.
The next stop was England. Then the urge to learn more took over, and she went
back to study art at the Reading College of Art and Design. In 2003, she moved to Wayne,
NJ and since has been teaching Batik and Silk Painting at the Montclair Adult School and the
South Orange and Maplewood Adult School. She has also taught at the Atelier 7 studio in
Pompton plains, at the Midland Park Continuing Education and at Montclair Art Museum.
Teaching has become an important part of her life. The excitement that she sees in
the students’ eyes when they see the fruits of the hard work they have put in to learn a new
skill, is indescribable. Also, she believes in that teaching is another way of learning and
improving yourself.
She is inspired by nature and color and works to depict that in her work. The
influence of her native India can be seen by the choice of colors. Her philosophy is to keep
things simple. There is enough complexity around so she strives to make her work simple to
look at and to understand. Her art has been exhibited here and abroad.
VISIT: http://www.ritzcreations.com