Vikash Jha

Lives and works in Edison, NJ, USA

Artist statement

Artist Statement – Vikash Jha In my art practice I embrace colors, cross-cultural imageries and philosophies inspired by my upbringing in India and immigration to the United States. This along with the multitudes of techniques I have learnt through this journey have given me the courage to dive into continuous examination, and the imagination to explore social, cultural and philosophical issues. I strive to be an intellectually curious artist, learning not only from my own changing thought processes and sensibilities, but also from the changing cultural, social and environmental landscapes around me. To create art, I employ mix media- acrylic, oil, charcoal, pastels, spray paints and other pigments and bases as well as mundane upcycled materials to bring my ideas to life. Depending on the visual I aim to bring to life, I use marble powder, cement, sand and glass mediums, wires, bolts, screws, threads, fabrics and other discarded materials. The tools I use include different types of palette knives, specially conditioned paintbrushes, scrubbers, scrapers, sponges, and mark-makers. Texture has a critical role in my works, as every layer of texture offers. me an opportunity to bring my abstract expressions closer to my imagination. During the creative process, I invariably improvise on my original ideas, getting constantly excited about the unknowns in the process. Oftentimes this helps me achieve better outcomes than I could have otherwise achieved. I believe, when the ideas...

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