A self-taught artist, Kalika’s passion for art dates back to her childhood. Born in India, Kalika migrated to the U.S. as a teenager. Career, marriage and family kept her from following her love for art. Recently retired from a successful healthcare career Kalika is pursuing her passion for art, specifically oil and acrylic paintings, landscapes and abstracts.
Kalika has exhibited her work in numerous professional galleries including solo exhibits. Her art has won first place in a recent exhibit in Plano Texas as well as second place and honorable mention at Coppell Art Center, Coppell Texas. She has been recognized multiple times as the favorite by members of Oil Painters of America. Kalika believes in sharing and giving back. She has participated in charitable events such as Art of Healing Auction and Exhibition a fund raising event for South Central Health Care Foundation in Mississippi, Frisco Arts Walk and Run, Frisco Arts Impact and has taught art classes in a shelter for homeless teenagers.
Kalika is a member of Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, Visual Art League of Allen and Plano Art Association. Also a board member of Farmers Branch Carrollton Art Association.
Statement
I create my art to fulfill a deep sense of accomplishment and personal joy that I like to share with others. I find my inspiration in the beauty of nature all around us. Through continued hard work and through challenging myself, I strive to create paintings that speak to the heart and soul.
My visions of landscapes, floral compositions and abstract paintings are drawn from my world travels and experiences at home. My eye catches unusual places of beauty where nuances of light and shadow dance in ordinary situations. I enjoy presenting my audiences with small miracles around us that some of us might miss. I love to share fascinating stories about my inspirations. I have created my own unique style by masterfully orchestrating my sense of light, rhythm and compositional elements in each painting.