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Extracting from Pain

At many times in life we experience Pain. We cannot hide from it or escape from it. It is part of life. Instead of hiding pain from being expressed through Art, I have chosen to express it.  Negativity or pain can be used to create something rather than hide something. ' Extracting from Pain in Nature' is purely emotionally led and inspired. I believe,  if painting can be used to express positive emotions, it can also be used to express negative emotions. Usually the negative emotions remain in our memories for longer. I realized from the negative emotions I could extract and release something positive and permanent that others could see and sense and this gave me a feeling of being free .  The first is that we as humans are bound yet distinct,connected yet individually unique like the trees that have similar leaves but differently shaped trunks and branches. The two trees stand tall but fragile, a symbol of the mix of opportunity and struggles in life, each va...

Punjabi Awards 2015

The Punjabi Awards, the first of its kind in Kenya is officially underway. It gives me a lot of happiness and honour to be nominated by the people and panel in the Arts Category. There are various other categories including Education,Media & Business. Voting for the awards has officially opened. Everyone from every community is welcome to caste their votes. Family, friends , supporters, begin casting your votes for the person you believe should win in the Arts Category. The winner wins on the basis of their contribution and abilities in arts and talent. All votes can be sent in by visiting www.pma.co.ke  A formal award recognizing ceremony of all winners will take place in November. Please visit www.pma.co.ke  , click 'vote now' & caste your vote online of the person you believe should win in each category!) + check out the PMA2015 facebook page for more @ https://m.facebook.com/pmakenya Voting ends on 13 November 2015..so send your votes soon if you have not ...