SWATI SINGH
EXPLORING NATURE’S VIBRANCE THROUGH ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM.
My work is inspired by natural surroundings, the continuous cycles of growth and decay, continuity and disruption, or, in essence, life itself in its simultaneous fragility and eternal strength. The heart and soul of my work are color and shape. Every piece of work I make is a conversation between me and the medium. It is a journey of self-discovery with no preordained end. There are periods of fluidity, followed by periods of obstinacy, followed by more of the same, until something clicks and the pieces seemingly all fall in place, all in a delicate balance.
I strive to capture this balance and harmony in my work, beautifully illustrated by nature as it runs riot with shapes, sounds and colors without ever grating the senses. The paintings explore expressiveness of colors, forms and the sense of flow. Through the depth of its layers, and through its ebbs and flows, it celebrates the moments that constitute life. It inspires us to celebrate all these moments with child-like innocence and inexhaustible joie-de-vivre!
ARTIST STATEMENT
India born, Swati is an abstract artist who takes inspiration from the tropical landscape in Singapore, the place she has called home for over a decade. She works primarily with acrylic paint and mixed media on canvas and paper, incorporating the spontaneity and emotional depth characteristic of abstract expressionism.
She was trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore and her paintings have been part of exhibitions at The Arts House, Design Orchard, Selegie Arts Centre, German Centre, ION Art Gallery and Affordable Art Fair Singapore. Her works have also found their way into collectors’ homes in Singapore, India, UK, USA and Switzerland.
To know more about Swati's work, please visit her Instagram account @artby.swatisingh.
You can also contact her at artbyswatisingh@gmail.com.
BIOGRAPHY
HAPPINESS FLOATS
ACRYLIC, OIL PASTEL ON LINEN
132 CM X 122 CM
2024
This artwork captures the essence of finding joy and wonder in the fleeting moments of our everyday experiences. Fluid blue forms contrast beautifully with a rich array of earthy reds and yellows, reminiscent of the diverse hues of an evening sky. It evokes the feeling of happiness found in seeing life through the innocent eyes of a child.
HEAR MY DREAMS
ACRYLIC, CHARCOAL, COLLAGE, OIL PASTEL ON CANVAS
76 CM X 76 CM
2023
Dreams are fragile. Dreams are fleeting. Dreams are real. Dreams are what keeps us awake during the day. Dreams are what keeps us sleeping through the night. Dreams are the stories we are afraid to tell anyone. Dreams are the stories we want to live someday. Dreams are life! To not dreams is to not live at all. Cheers to all the dreamers out here.
REMEMBER THE SMELL OF SUMMER FLOWERS
ACRYLIC, OIL PASTEL ON CANVAS
91 CM X 91 CM
2023
This piece delves into the beauty and delicate nature of both the natural world and human emotions. Soft, gentle forms and hues evoke the splendor of a sun-kissed summer day, featuring remnants of dried flowers alongside new buds and vibrant leaves, symbolizing the cycle of growth and renewal.
RHYTHM
ACRYLIC, OIL PASTEL ON CANVAS
168 CM X 132 CM
2023
The work is deeply influenced by immersion in natural environments, observing the ongoing cycle of growth and decay, as well as the interplay between continuity and disruption. It embraces the notion that the essence of life lies in an ever-changing and fluid journey, where nothing remains permanent or fixed. This perspective celebrates the ebbs and flows of existence, inviting an appreciation for the creative process and the very essence of life itself.
SWEET MELODY
ACRYLIC, OIL PASTEL ON LINEN
122 CM X 122 CM
2024
This artwork showcases a captivating blend of colors and shapes, drawing inspiration from the vibrant hues, intricate textures, and harmonious patterns observed in nature. The piece features rugged marks created with oil pastels, alongside others made with squeeze. There's a sense of rhythm and movement, akin to the humming of a tune, where each melody possesses its own distinct sound, contributing to a natural and balanced composition.
EXHIBITIONS
2024
Feb: “Canvas Connections”. Group Show. Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery, The Arts House, Singapore
2023
Dec: “Voice Of Art 2”. BeOne Gallery, Group show at ION Art Gallery.
Dec: “Dreamers & Creators”. Group show at The Selegie Arts Centre.
Nov: “Affordable Art Fair Singapore”. Aestheletic Art Gallery.
Oct: “Celebrations”. Canvas Connections Group Show. Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery, The German Centre, Singapore.
Oct: Canvas Connections Group Show, Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery, The Gallery at the Well, Emerald Hill, Singapore
Jul: “Homeland”. Group show by “Maya Art Gallery”.
May: “I am a Mother!”. Group show by “Mama on Palette” at Design Orchard Singapore.
2022
Dec: FINDING FREEDOM, Selegie Arts Center, Singapore
Dec: Pameran Postkad, ION Art Gallery, Singapore
Nov: Charity Auction - Ray of Hope, Singapore
May: “FRAGMENTS”. Virtual Exhibition, NAFA, Centre for Lifelong Education.
May: “Mother.Art.Healing”. Public Art Exhibition at Library@Orchard.
Mar: “Resilience”. Group show at The Selegie Arts Centre, Singapore.
Mar: “Methods of Abstraction; The Exquisite Discernibles & Inedible Marks”. Virtual Exhibition by “One East Asia Gallery”.
2021
Jun: “ABSTRACT MODA”. Virtual Exhibition by NAFA Centre for Lifelong Education.
Apr: “ALIVE FineArt Exhibition”. Group show at The Selegie Arts Centre, Singapore.
2019
Sep: “Singapore Hotel Art Fair - Bank Art Fair”. Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.
Jul: “ENSEMBLE: coming out into abstraction”. Group show at The Arts House, Singapore.
EDUCATION
2021 – Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Certificate in Printmaking – Silkscreen Printing), Singapore.
2018 – Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Certificate in Western Art), Singapore
2018 – Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Certificate in Western Abstract Painting), Singapore
PUBLICATIONS
2023 - Suboart Magazine, July issue #7.
2022 – ARTIST TALK MAGAZINE, London, issue 19.
2020 – JaamZIN Creative, May issue.
AFFILIATIONS
Represented by Aestheletic Art Gallery, Singapore.
Mama On Palette, Singapore.
Canvas Connections, Women’s Art Collective, Singapore.