Starting with an idea my work is an expression of what I find elegant and beautiful in my world. Inspiration is seeded in my observations in nature; in capturing colour and narrative with purpose onto clay. Having spent over a decade as an illustrator, I employ those sensibilities on traditional forms thrown and individually hand painted by me. My work also extends to works on paper and mixed media. Ceramics has an ancient history in India, the country of my heritage and is used commonly in function and as art. My earliest memory of it being the 'Kulhars' (unglazed earthenware tumblers) used to drink sweet tea at train stations. I left India 13 years ago and in my travels, I had the privilege of tutelage under ceramic artists in Indonesia and Singapore. I also had the invaluable experience of working along side many potters at the WPA, New Zealand. I currently live and work in Sydney, Australia. (http://www.niharikahukku.com/niharika-hukku) "Painter Niharika Hukku's captivating work will make you realize that ordinary fish possess an innate beauty. More often than not, the artist uses simple, white pottery (which she constructs herself) as a functional canvas for her aquatic designs. While Hukku's love of nature is apparent in her dazzling work, it's her past experiences that truly inspire her to continue as an artist. ... With this impressive history under her belt, Hukku uses her extraordinary talents to create ceramics that reflect her sophisticated vision. Every single detail of her work is refined and evokes a sense of simple elegance that emulates beauty found in nature. In fact, it almost seems as if Hukku's fish are delicately flowing and refracting light as they swim along her workspace." http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/niharika-hukku-fish-ceramics undefined

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