Landscape artist Kruti Mehta has spent the last two years immersing herself in a transforming process. Her art, which is based on her love of nature, goes beyond conventional depictions of landscapes and explores the expressive spectrum of emotions. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings, Kruti’s artistic process is a fusion of observation, introspection, and experimentation. She utilises her visual diary as a canvas for exploration, melding together elements of colour, form, and light to convey her innermost sentiments. Through a combination of drawing, painting, and photography, she seeks to capture not only the external beauty of landscapes but also the internal landscapes of her mind and soul.
Kruti’s recent relocation from Surat to Baroda prompted a shift in her artistic approach. Struggling with the limitations of naturalistic representation, she embarked on a quest for deeper authenticity and connection. Experimenting with minimalistic compositions and expressive colour palettes, she explores the intersection between the external world and her innermost emotions.
One of Kruti’s most significant breakthroughs came through the medium of viscosity printmaking. This technique allowed her to experiment with colour and texture, elevating her work to new heights of expressive depth. Inspired by the Impressionist master Monet, she infuses her prints with subtle hues and evocative sensations, capturing the essence of fleeting moments in nature. It is also intertwined with her personal experiences and memories. The iconic tree on her college campus serves as both a muse and a sanctuary, symbolising the depth of culture and creativity that permeates her life. Whether sketching it during moments of creative blockage or capturing its essence in vibrant hues, the tree reflects the rhythm of her artistic process and the passage of time. She urges viewers to explore under the surface of landscapes and into the complexities of emotions and feelings that lie beneath with her brushstroke and shutter click.
