Ashlesha Kelkar
Coordinator
My artistic journey began with a childhood fascination for the world’s hidden details, often spent sketching the quiet corners of my environment or experimenting with found materials. Over time, this curiosity evolved into a professional practice where I moved beyond technical mastery to focus on intentionality and emotional storytelling. Photography and Painting is my passion.
Today, my work is defined by several key milestones:
A Shift Toward Purpose: In 2025, I have refined my focus to prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring every mark contributes to a larger narrative of human connection or environmental awareness.
Blending Mediums: My practice now bridges the gap between traditional artisanship—like painting, texture and ink work—and modern digital tools, allowing me to explore "lyrical abstractions" that feel both ancestral and futuristic.
Community and Growth: I actively engage with other creators through local collectives and digital platforms, viewing art as a continuous conversation rather than a solo pursuit.
I believe that progress is rarely linear. For me, the journey has been a series of "heroic cycles"—constantly crossing the threshold from the known to the unknown to find fresh ways of seeing. Holding an MFA in Visual Art from a rigorous program honed my technical skill and critical eye, yet my true purpose remains painting purely for the soul. The formal education provided the vocabulary, but the act of putting brush to canvas is a deeply personal, almost meditative process of self-discovery and internal expression.






