Preeti Varma: Maelstrom of Memory

Biography

Born in New Delhi, India, I embarked on a successful career with leading Indian and multinational corporations, spanning various cities in India and Singapore. However, in 2009, driven by an unwavering passion for art, I left behind my 18-year corporate tenure and devoted myself entirely to pursuing my artistic calling.

Over the ensuing years, I delved deep into the realm of art, immersing myself fully and committing to a comprehensive education in fine arts. In 2014, I earned a BA (Honors) in Fine Arts from Goldsmiths, University of London, UK, in collaboration with The LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore. Seeking to enrich my artistic knowledge further, I sought tutelage at The Art Students League of New York, NYC. At the League, I received the esteemed 'Kuniyoshi Grant' for painting and the 'John M. Regan Jr. Scholarship' for my mixed media work.

Since 2011, my artwork has been showcased in exhibitions and international art fairs across the United States and Singapore. Noteworthy among these are My first solo show in NYC in 2017, Art on Paper 2019 in New York City, the Texas Contemporary Art Fair 2018 in Houston, the LA ART SHOW 2018, and the Singapore Edition of the Affordable Art Fair in 2015.

In 2015, my husband and I embarked on a new chapter in our lives, relocating to the vibrant city of New York. It is here, amidst NYC's pulsating energy and creative spirit, that I currently reside and continue to create my art.