Elements of nature on canvas

Gallery Space is conducting an art show titled ‘The Kingdom Within’ by Poonam Agarwal. Sharing about her works the artist says, “I am a self-taught artist based in Mumbai and have been painting professionally since 2009.

In the exhibition, I am showcasing 21 artworks and the theme is ‘The Kingdom Within’. It’s about delving into the human soul and looking for the deeper pleasures.”

Explaining about her theme she says “The concept of my work is love and its entire splendour. In one of my paintings, one can see a story of the deer.

It is running in search of fragrance not knowing that it is coming from within. So it’s like a human soul is searching outside not realising that happiness that we are looking in the outside world is actually within us.”

“The idea came when I started painting. I really enjoy painting because it is like showcasing your emotions and feelings through artwork.

All my work is based on the concept of spirituality, we all come from the same being and our life is about self-transformation and evolution of the human soul.

This leads to the realisation of oneness among all beings. I always use elements of nature in my paintings as they are our natural teachers. They depict the unity and oneness of all beings on earth and how through self-growth we can transform ourselves,” she adds.

What: The Kingdom within art exhibition
Where: Gallery Space, Road No 12, Banjara Hills
When: Until February 4 between 11.30 am and 7 pm