Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India, with its own rich history and mythology steeped in tales of magic and folklore. Many of these stories have been handed down generation to generation like beloved heirlooms. They are still told sitting by a fireside on quiet winter evenings by wizened old grandmothers to an eager, wide-eyed, young audience. Deepali has tried to convey the mystique of those ancient stories through contemporary metaphors.

January 12 – February 25, 2017

A doctor by profession, Deepali started painting at a young age after she won a national level painting competition. She has honed her skills over a period of time at several places; New Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai, and Guwahati in India. She has explored a variety of forms and experimented with different techniques and styles. Her engagement with various morbid conditions of her patients has not dampened her spirits, but rather inspired her to search for hidden beauty, pathos, and meaning in our day-to-day life. Indian folklore, mythology, and philosophy has been a recurring theme in her work. She firmly believes that art is the quest for self-expression and truth. An artist may live in a moment, but is free to let her imagination transcend all boundaries of time, space, and thought