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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 primarily paint with acrylics on the substrate. I combine 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 artist inspired by the mundane tasks of daily life and the intricate patterns found in nature. 


Her art captures fleeting moments, weaving her visual narrative into a tapestry of shape, hues, and layers to ignite wonder and connection. Each piece is created through experimentation, interaction and spontaneity of her thoughts and mediums, driven by her sense of visual balance. Her style has rapidly developed through constant refinement.


Jyotsna has been regularly participating in both local and international art exhibitions, showcasing her works globally. Her pieces have been acquired by private collectors worldwide.


She has always worked in related fields in Singapore, initially as a graphic designer and, for the last 19 years, as a passionate art educator.

She has a degree in Fine Arts, and trained in Western Abstract painting from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts(NAFA) Singapore.


Jyotsna has shown her work at Group Shows in Singapore with Be One Gallery and Canvas Connections

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 jyotsna11.sk@gmail.com.

Exhibitions

2024

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

Oct: “Bi-Annual Exhibition”. Canvas Connections Group Show. Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery, Visual Arts Centre, Singapore

September: “75th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition”. 

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

September: 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.

Affiliations

Women Artists Association, Singapore.

Singapore Arts Society.

Mama On Palette, Singapore.

Canvas Connections, Women’s Art Collective, Singapore.

Experience

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

Visual Arts Teacher EtonHouse International @ 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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