Ashwini Patil: Gynaecologist-Turned-Painter Fuses Mountain Abstractions with Indian Folk Art
Ashwini Patil, a gynaecologist and self-taught artist, creatively interprets mountain landscapes through oil painting and Indian folk art. In an interview with Singulart Magazine, she reveals how her medical career impacts her artistic expression. Inspired by her mentor, Mr. Nivas Kanher, six years ago, she began her journey into oil painting. Her artistic vision is influenced by her upbringing in Pune, the Marathi culture, and her mother's Gujarati background. A recent visit to Egypt sparked new ideas, yet the ancient Ajanta cave paintings in Maharashtra remain her most significant inspiration. Patil also established Athaang Art Studio to aid fellow artists. Her pieces, such as 'Mountain', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'Wildflowers', are showcased on Singulart as she refines her distinctive style.
Key facts
- Ashwini Patil is a self-taught artist and practising gynaecologist.
- She is currently exploring mountain landscapes in an abstract manner and experimenting with oil paint and Indian folk art.
- Her medical practice, where she witnesses diverse emotions, influences her abstract paintings.
- Six years ago, she met teacher Mr. Nivas Kanher, who inspired her to focus on oil painting and changed her perspective on abstraction.
- She grew up in Pune, influenced by Maratha history and her Marathi community, as well as her mother's Gujarati culture.
- A recent trip to Egypt provided study material, but the Ajanta cave paintings (UNESCO site, 2,400 years old) in Maharashtra inspire her most.
- She founded Athaang Art Studio to support artists with a platform, digital marketing, and backing.
- Her artworks on Singulart include 'Mountain', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'Wildflowers'.
Entities
Artists
- Ashwini Patil
- Nivas Kanher
Institutions
- Singulart
- Athaang Art Studio
- Singulart Magazine
Locations
- Pune
- India
- Nepal
- Gujarat
- Egypt
- Ajanta
- Maharashtra