Rekha Krishnamurthi is a New Jersey-based mixed media collage/watercolor artist and illustrator whose work blends abstract textures, vibrant colors, and organic forms. Primarily self-taught, Rekha has also pursued formal education in Children's Book Illustration, Textile Design, and Motion Design and Animation, enriching her creative practice.
Her signature style is a whimsical fusion of East-meets-West motifs, expressed through a diverse array of techniques including mixed media collage, watercolor, printmaking, and digital illustration. In addition to her fine art, she is an ongoing children's book illustrator, with multiple projects in her portfolio.
Rekha's work has been showcased in exhibitions such as "Colors Unleashed" at Blue Koi Gallery, and in group exhibitions like "With Care" at the Textile Arts Center. Her artistic achievements have been recognized with a grant from the Peters Valley School of Craft, which has further fueled her exploration of the intersection of art and culture. Her work has also been featured in Uppercase Magazine and Artisan Joy, highlighting its broader recognition within the art world.
Outside the studio, Rekha engages with the community through enriching tutorials on her YouTube channel, where she aims to educate and inspire others on their own artistic journeys.
Statement
My name is Rekha Krishnamurthi and I am a printmaker, mixed media collage and watercolor artist on a colorful journey of creative exploration. My artworks are a vivid tableau of texture, bold colors, and intricate patterns inspired by my South Asian heritage, my global wanderings, cherished childhood memories, and the beauty I observe in the ordinary.
Having a background in Children's Book Illustration and Textile Design allows me to create artworks full of whimsy and eclectic compositions. I believe in constant experimentation and creative play in my work, which is evident in the diverse techniques and styles that I like to use. The process of crafting a new artwork feels like solving a jigsaw puzzle to me. I search for the ideal artistic elements and gather pieces that seamlessly fit together, allowing the magic of creation to take shape. I create a visual symphony of depth, texture, and detailed images using a variety of materials such as acrylic paint, watercolor, gouache, graphite, pens, stencils, hand printed papers and numerous layering processes. Even when translating my original artwork into digital mediums, the enchantment persists, resulting in innovative digital artworks. Through my work, I aspire to kindle wonder, encourage creative thinking, stoke curiosity and stimulate conversation.
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