As a visual artist, she says her symbolic work has been healing in many ways.
Hyderabad-based artist Sravanthi Juluri’s work is more than just art. After studying stained glass techniques in Berkeley, California and glass-fusing techniques at the Mountain View Glass Academy, California, Sravanthi now calls Hyderabad her home. Today, she strives to give a voice to women, and the various kinds of the abuse they suffer, through her paintings.
As a visual artist, she says her symbolic work has been healing in many ways. In an exclusive chat with dna, Sravanthi Juluri, 35, talks about her art and more.
A theme in many of your works is women and crimes against women.
I like to get a conversation going between the work and the audience. My works create both disturbing as well as a thought-provoking effect on social issues concerning women. It leaves an impact - like a dramatic visual that creates a passion to take the dialogue further.
What inspires you as an artist?
Emotions! Emotions cannot be contained, and it’s the energy that creates these emotions that drives me to create. As an artist, I cannot be restricted - my work expresses the voices of freedom, and the spirit of womanhood.
What is the kind of art that moves you?
Art which leaves a strong impact and can have multiple conversations within one framework moves me. I am deeply impacted by the likes of Frida Khalo.
Would you call yourself an activist?
I won't go so far as to call myself an activist. What’s more important for me is simply connecting with the audience.
Your son Avish, 7, is also an avid artist. What do you think of his work?
Avish learned to crawl and walk in my studio so it’s natural for him to love a deep sense of liking towards art. He is very confident in expressing his thoughts on canvas, and is independent in terms on what he is trying to convey through his work. He is inspired by environmental issues. He has great observational skills that will help him pursue a creative life
Where does Indian art stand on the world stage?
Globally Indian art is getting good appreciation. There is great potential for Indian artists, not just for artists with "Indianised" style of work, but also contemporary artists.
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