About Me

My Professional Journey

I have a diverse and extensive career spanning 30 years, during which I have gained multifunctional experience across various sectors. I began my career in 1992 as an academic, and in 2022 I reached a point where I am an entrepreneur, a healing practitioner, and a filmmaker. However, above all, I am an artist by blessing, inspired by the call of the mystic traditions, in a continuous quest to manifest the hues of the ethereal energy that balances the masculine and feminine duality.

Artist

My focus has always been on reviving arts in traditional and fusion forms, complemented by a rewarding series of accomplishments in the field of painting. I founded Srishty, an organisation that brought together artists from economically weaker sections of society and trained them on space, energy, and colours. We conducted exhibitions in different parts of India and abroad to showcase their immense talent and potential. Srishty was the first organisation to organise a painting exhibition on space and energy based on Feng Shui in India. As a result, our artists were well-established and became household names. My paintings have also been inspired by the interactions of energies that I encountered, and they have a spiritual flavour that reflects my journey inwards. My thesis, “Application of Cognitive Dynamics to Art in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients,” won the Senior Fellowship Award from the Ministry of Culture in India.

My recent additions to the portfolio feature ‘The Chausat(64) Yoginis’, depicting the aura of the Shakthi in all her manifestations. Through this series, I aim to express the power of femininity within us all. The 64 paintings are an artistic and spiritual experience that awakens the consciousness and strengthens the connection with the divine feminine. The series is complete and will have its debut at a prestigious exhibition in the coming months.

The ‘Nakshatra (Constellation) series is a set of 30 illustrations, yet another example of my experiments at amalgamating Tantra with art. It encapsulates the parallels between the journey of the moon and the journey of the soul, a visual representation of the ancient Indian science of astrology.

Social Entrepreneur

I founded the Kankali Trust for Arts and Cultural Economic Development to give back to society. We aim to proliferate art in all forms and transform it into sustainable livelihoods. We design and implement custom programs to train artisans in business management, product research, design, marketing, and, most importantly, financial literacy. The trust works with several government and private bodies to create grassroots-level awareness and draw policies that support the National Arts and Crafts Sector.

Global Chair – G100 Art Leadership

I believe in the power of art and cultural diplomacy to unite people beyond geographic, economic, and cultural boundaries. As the Global Chair of G100, along with other influential women, I can create a progressive and inclusive environment to foster this harmony and bridge the gender gap in the Arts field.

National President – WICCI Arts Leadership Council

The WICCI Arts Leadership Council works towards the sustainability of indigenous and contemporary art forms by creating an economy through powerful networking tools, legal rights for artists, and prioritising gender equality in the arts. As the National President of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Arts Leadership Council, I have initiated the ‘Economically Independent Women Artists’ program. It was formed with the vision of ‘Fostering a culturally vibrant nation through accredited growth of art’, bringing financial literacy to artists, and creating sustainable careers for women.

Filmmaker

Although I never aspired to be a filmmaker, life led me to discover a larger-than-life canvas to connect different dimensions of life and society. As a result, I produced a movie called Maiyaa under the banner of Iris green films. In addition, I did experimental short films “Antaraal”, and “Home is where the heart is” during the lockdown, involving women. Each film addresses sensitive issues, including elder loneliness and the separation and yearning for the family during the COVID-19 pandemic. I want to create society-conscious motion pictures with an appropriate entertainment quotient to appeal to a worldwide audience. Through my movies, I aim to engage with the psyche of conventional society, catalyse social change, and address issues at the core of our cultural identity.

Creative Strategist

As a professional with recognition as a serial entrepreneur, I have pioneered industry innovations and benchmarks. My extensive trading experience and intuitive business capabilities have moulded a global outlook that I use to help brands scale up their operations. I provide consulting services to conglomerates such as US Metals, GmBh in Germany, and Aum Metals in Dubai, strategising their expansion across South America, Europe, and Asia. I also design the corporate social responsibility angle for the companies I work with to help create thriving communities at their global locations.

I am a member of the Advisory committee for US Metals, GmBh in Germany, and Aum Metals in Dubai, strategizing their expansion across South America, Europe, and Asia. My natural flair for communication, positive personality, networking, and overall resourcefulness aids my work as a Business Development and Public Relations consultant in India, UAE, Peru, Germany, Venezuela, Spain, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Poland.

Energising Spaces

I draw upon my fundamental instinct and expertise as a healer to create productive spaces that attract all the attributes of a fulfilling life. I offer energy consultations for the self and businesses, tapping into the massive potential of our dormant energy to garner productivity. My subtle approach engages energies subconsciously, creating conducive positive spheres of influence.

Spiritual Influencer

My latest venture is a testament to my spiritual connection. The Youtube series “Been’s Talk” presents distinct aspects of mystic sciences and their connection to our subtle and physical bodies. The thought-provoking series focuses on the power of the energy within oneself. I want to inspire and influence millions of people to embrace the divine nature of the being and connect with the cosmic realm and its endless energy.