An Interview with Dr. Aparna Pradhan

Dr. Aparna Pradhan

Who or what inspired you to embark on your own journey in the world of arts?

Art has always fascinated me since childhood. My father introduced me to the world of art. I was mesmerized by his paintings that were done as a hobby. My endeavors also started as a hobby and later turned into a passion about a decade back. The beauty that life offers inspired me to translate my feeling on the canvas. I believe that creativity is an expression of the soul that opens the doorway to a happy memory lane; a treasure forever.  

Have you studied arts or obtained formal training in it?

I have no professional degree in arts. I learned to sketch and painting initially from my father and then continued on my own. Later I was privileged to get my passion nurtured under the guidance of an art teacher Mr. Wilson D’Souza of Pyde Pyper Art Academy, Goa

Describe your art style.

My paintings are an artistic expression of my inner feelings pouring out positive energy with an aim to lift spirits and connect the subject emotionally and compassionately with the viewer. I work on positive aspects portraying joy and celebration. I love to do figurative work.

For how many years have you practiced your art, and have you had to overcome any hurdles on the way?

I have been in this field for the last ten years. Family support is one thing that helped me flourish and achieve success. I feel blessed to have a family that always encouraged and supported me especially my husband Mr. Amit Pradhan who has been my backbone in all my ventures.

What memorable responses have you had to your work? 

I feel blessed and lucky that I got of recognition from art lovers and media. The moments I cherish fondly is the occasion  the Former Governor of Goa, His Excellency Mr. B.V. Wanchoo bought several of my paintings for Raj Bhavan Goa and for his personal collection from a Group Exhibition that was held in Goa. He wrote a personal note for me in my diary stating “ While I am not an artist, I must say her paintings are of high quality and indeed very original and fresh.”

What do you aim to achieve in future?

I want to be widely recognized as a good artist. Recently I got recognized by Asian Literary Society and received the Indian Women Achievers Award in the category of Arts.  

Is there any specific area you now wish to explore?

I am fascinated by cubism style and wish to do some works in this style.  I have been writing poems on my paintings and wish to compile a book on the same in the future. 

What would you advise youngsters inclined towards the arts? 

I believe passion and sincerity are two keys to reach one’s goal.  Just a small piece of advice to the youngsters “be ambitious and put in your heart and soul into your work. Work hard with full dedication and determination.  Study artworks of famous masters in the field.”  My motto from my early childhood days till date is “Sail in the ship of ambition and anchor in the harbor of success”.

Dr. Aparna Pradhan's Artworks