Manjiri Kanvinde

"Art" to me is the result of my journey into self discovery. I love color and my work has been described as a vibrant bouquet of hues assembled from nature. I always had a passion for painting since childhood. After graduation and Materials management from IIMM Bangalore , I worked in the corporate world for a few years. Then we moved to Oxford, UK, due to my family relocation. It was there that I once again took up painting. My artwork selection in a Juried art exhibition in New Jersey, USA and the subsequent sale gave me the confidence to make this my dream profession. I went on to get an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design and also took courses in folk art painting to learn new techniques. I have since been passionately creating vibrant artwork which give me immense satisfaction. It is my good fortune to get the opportunity to live in UK, USA, India and Singapore. My art is inspired by all these places. I truly believe in the quote Creativity takes courage!- Henry Matisse. I paint from my heart and each artwork has a part of my soul.