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A Bit About Me

My Background

My Inspiration

My Background

I have always loved art.  I went to college to study art. As I got older, this love never faded, and I continued to work in related fields, dabbling in a lot of art forms but hardly had time to paint for myself.

Training in Western Abstract painting has been transformative, it gave me a sense of direction. I have been painting very seriously since 5 years, and have no plans to stop.

My Process

My Inspiration

My Background

I predominantly paint with acrylics on the substrate, combining it with charcoal, inks, pastels, and crayons.

An integral part of my artistic process involves mark making, color blocking,  painting over, and sanding back to reveal some of the hidden layers underneath.  

 Each idea manifests in its style.

My Inspiration

My Inspiration

My Inspiration

Working as an artist and teacher, I am immersed and saturated in all things art. Exercising the creative muscles is something I get to do every day.  

Drawing from the rhythmic motions of everyday chores and the subtle interplay of light and shadow, I strive to capture the essence of these moments in my art.

Jyotsna S Kumar

Statement

My art is a visceral response to the world's overlooked beauty—the poetry in mundane tasks, the dance of shapes, hues, and layers. Through abstract expressionism, I distill these elements into emotive compositions.

There’s something about the process that puts me in a state of flow, where I can let go of life’s distractions and just be. Each stroke is an exploration of raw emotion, guided by intuition and spontaneity. I capture the essence of fleeting moments, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the energy and rhythm of my creations.

By embracing the ordinary and elevating it to the extraordinary, I aim to ignite a sense of wonder and connection in those who engage with my work.  My creativity comes from the heart with my unique vision; I hope to inspire others to see the world around them in a new and exciting light.


“When you teach what you love and share what you know, you open the eyes, minds, hearts, and souls to unexplored worlds”.

Biography

Jyotsna is a Singapore-based abstract expressionist artist inspired by the beauty of everyday moments. From the rhythmic motions of chores to the interplay of light and shadow, she transforms fleeting, imperfect experiences into dynamic abstract compositions. Her art explores resilience, renewal, and growth through layered forms, lines, and textures, with every piece telling a unique story that invites personal interpretation.


Working primarily with acrylics and mixed media, Jyotsna’s process-driven approach emphasizes experimentation, elimination, and spontaneity. Guided by emotion and a keen sense of visual balance, her works pulse with energy and rhythm, creating a harmonious interplay of depth and dynamism.


A graduate in Fine Arts from Stella Maris College, India, and trained in Western Abstract painting at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore, Jyotsna has exhibited at venues such as The Arts House, ION Art Gallery, and Visual Arts Centre in Singapore, as well as internationally. Her works are held in private collections across the USA, Philippines, Singapore, and India.


In addition to her artistic practice, Jyotsna is an art educator with 20 years of experience, inspiring students to explore the boundless possibilities of abstract expressionism. She believes in art’s transformative power to nurture creativity and self-expression.


Jyotsna’s art reflects her journey of self-discovery, weaving together patterns inspired by nature and the poetry of daily life. Each piece is an invitation to find balance and renewal amidst life’s challenges.

You can follow her on Instagram via jo.on.canvas to see her journey. If you are interested in any artwork or commission, Jyotsna can be reached at art.jyotsna11@gmail.com.

Exhibitions


2025

March: "Women - Empowering the World" BeOne Gallery, Group show at ION Art Gallery, Singapore.

Jan: "Mastery Expressions 2025". Casey Chan. TAG - TPD, Tembusu Art Gallery, Singapore

2024

Dec: "Nostalgia for Tradition". Nafa Alumni Association 49th Anniversary Art Exhibition, 55 Artspace, Singapore.

Nov: "Dr.Tan Tze Chorn Art Exhibition". Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore.

Nov: "Small Matter". Maya Gallery, Singapore

Nov: "16th Asia Art Alliance Special Exhibition 2024". Sosoro Museum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Oct: “Reborn: Motherhood”. Mama on Palette, YMCA Gallery, Singapore

Oct: “Artful Expressions”. Canvas Connections Group Show, Visual Arts Centre, Singapore

Sept: “75th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition”. 

Singapore Art Society Group Show, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore.

Sept: Canvas Connections, The Gallery at The Well, Singapore

Aug: "National Day Art Exhibition". FASS, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore.

Aug: "Symphony of Colors". BeOne Gallery, Qoltured by FortyTwo, Raffles City Mall, Singapore.

July: "Art Unites". Women's Art Association, Katong CC, Singapore.

June: "Vibrant Colors 2024" BlueKoi Gallery, Online Exhibition.

June: "Tactile Sublime". Dodomugallery, Online Exhibition.

May: “Summer Sizzle”. Canvas Connections, Group show at The German Centre Art Gallery, Singapore.

May: "Future 2024". Exhibizone, Biafarin Online Exhibition (July).

May: “Voice Of Art 3”. BeOne Gallery, Group show at ION Art Gallery, Singapore.

April: "Beauty in Abstract". BROUHAHAART, Virtual Art Show.

2023

Dec: “Voice Of Art 2”. BeOne Gallery, Group show at ION Art Gallery, Singapore.

2022

Nov: “Art in The City”. Group show, BeOne Gallery - The Arts House, Singapore.

2021

Jun: “ABSTRACT MODA”. Virtual Exhibition by NAFA Centre for Lifelong Education.

Memberships & Affiliations

Women Artists Association, Singapore.

Singapore Arts Society.

Mama On Palette, Singapore.

Canvas Connections, Women’s Art Collective, Singapore.

Arts Association of Singapore.

Asian Art Association, Singapore.

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Alumni Association, Singapore.

Experience

Visual Arts Teacher Chatsworth International School, Singapore.(Current)

Visual Arts Teacher EtonHouse International School @ Thomson, Singapore.

Visual Arts Teacher Global Indian International School, Singapore.

Education

2018 - Certificate in Western Abstract Painting Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Singapore.

1993 - Bachelor of Fine Arts History of Fine Arts, Drawing, Design and Painting, 

Stella Maris College, University of Madras, India.

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