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A Feast for the Senses: Food and Faith Festival
Highlights of an unforgettable celebration at the Sikh Mission Centre in Nuneaton that brought together the joy of delicious food and the inspiration of faith. This festival offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse culinary traditions of different cultures...
A Microcosm of Indian Artistic Heritage
Discovering the beauty and rich traditions of Indian arts and crafts at my captivating micro exhibition as Sant Nirankari Mandal, (Centre for Oneness) Wednesbury. It allowed the local community to step into a world of vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and skilled...
Rangoli Flower Commission
A vibrant beauty of Indian culture that brought intricate art of rangoli to the heart of London. This Rangoli Flower Commission was a unique commission that showcases the stunning artistry of rangoli, a traditional Indian practice of creating colorful and intricate...
A Celebration of Indian Culture
It was an unforgettable afternoon of music, dance, and delicious cuisine as we immerse ourselves in the vibrant world of Indian culture. The Saun Da Mahina event organised my myself and URJA C.I.C featurde a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary...
A Blooming Community Initiative
The Phulawari Project organised and hosted by URJA C.I.C was a vibrant and inspiring initiative dedicated to fostering community engagement, promoting cultural awareness, and celebrating the beauty of nature. The project was run at Tipton, Blackheath and Oldbury....
Communication and Team Building Through Art
Art, with its power to evoke emotions, inspire creativity, and facilitate expression, offers a unique and effective platform for enhancing communication and fostering teamwork. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, art provides a shared experience that can bridge gaps, foster...
A Vibrant Celebration of Cultural Diversity
Rangoli Installation - Leak Wotton, Police Headquarters
Antiques Road Trip with Natasha Raskin Sharp
https://youtu.be/YfpPYL2txLM Natasha Raskin Sharp from Antiques Roadshow visited the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Smethwick, one of the largest places of worship in the UK. We discussed how embroidery has been a vital part of Punjabi women's lives for centuries, and how it...
Short Documentary with Vicky Gill
https://youtu.be/xbMuzDszh7A?si=y2x5IjMXJ8IWP6cV Join me on an exciting journey as Vicky Gill takes you on a captivating tour of my home. In this captivating short documentary, we delve into the life of an extraordinary international artist residing in the beautiful...
BBC Sounds Interview
On Monday 8th of January 2024 I was interviewed by Farzana Chaudry from BBC Three Counties Radio. Farzana's radio show brings an alternative soundtrack to Monday evenings with vintage Bollywood vibes, your great stories and conversation. Listen to the full interview...
Recent Visit to India
Meeting Mr. Vijay Sood Ji, a Senior Member of the All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society and a Journalist in New Delhi, was an incredibly fortunate encounter. Our conversation was highly productive, given our common background in the Arts Spectrum. I extend my...
Indian Council for Cultural Relations 2023
75 Years, 75 Women, 75 Words
Guess what? I've been invited to join an incredible book project by the British Deputy High Commission Chandigarh! This project is all about showcasing the personal stories that highlight the deep connection between the UK and India. Can you believe that just 75 words...
MultiStory – Green Roots Wednesbury Project
Over the course of the past fortnight, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with the esteemed #MultiStory, who has conducted Rangoli-making workshops with various community groups as part of the #GreenRootsWednesbury initiative. The workshops have afforded...
Ladies Ministry Group – Oldbury (CHAW Project)
Rags To Riches Exhibition
Wednesbury Day 2023 – Sat 17th June
Highlights from my Rangoli Installation as part of Wednesbury Day on Saturday 17th June. The installation took place @Wednesbury Library and used a combination of sand and fresh flowers. See gallery below For full programme of events click here
Women’s Textile Group – Smethwick
Highlights of the work I completed in conjunction with West Smethwick Park & Sandwell MBC, to launch a Woman’s Textile Group. Participants had the chance to work on a creative piece, while exploring a range of different techniques and styles.
Community Health and Wellness (CHAW) Project – Blackheath
I have recently worked with CEAL (Community Education Academy of Leadership) in conjunction with their Community Health and Wellness Project (CHAW) running a series of textile workshops in the community. The aim of the project was to work with local people and their...
Rags To Riches – How Sikh Mothers Made Smethwick
Highlights of my work with The Sikh Development Academy who receive funding from Historic England to gather the heritage narratives from Smethwick where a large majority of households identify as Sikh since first settling in the 1950s from Punjab, India. Project...
Wednesbury Day 2023
As part of the Wednesbury Day celebrations I will be creating a Rangoli installation on Saturday 17th June, please see details below. For full programme of events click here
Women’s Textile Group
I am very happy to announce that starting April 4th, I will be working in conjunction with West Smethwick Park & Sandwell MBC, to launch a Woman's Textile Group. This your chance to work on a creative piece, while exploring a range of different techniques and...
Private Commissions – December 2022
Diwali – Moor Street Station – Birmingham
West Midlands Growth Company – Birmingham
Birmingham Mela
Lincolnshire India Day
PoliNations – Birmingham
Art in the Park 2022 – Leamington Spa
Highlights of the weekend at Art in the Park event on the 13th & 14th August 2022 at Jespsons Garden in Leaminghton Spa. created a fresh flower Rangoli installation on Saturday and community workshops on Sunday that was part of their 2 day celebration of Art &...
WOMAD 40 Year Celebration – Charlton Park
MakeAway TakeAway CITV – London
Highlights of Shine a Light Festival – Sandwell
Cultural events across Sandwell in build-up to and during the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The events ran between April to September and aimed to 'Shine a Light' on Sandwell's rich diverse culture and showcase the best of the arts, sports and culture from all ages,...
Bloomberg Festival – London
Textile Project MAC – Birmingham
Happy Diwali 2021- working with Man. City FC
Diwali Rangoli – HSBC – Birmingham – UK
Out of the Frame – Finale – Centrala – Birmingham – UK
Walk with Amal – Erdington – Birmingham – UK
Engagement Rangoli Commission – Birmingham – UK
Banquet Private Commission – Mayfair – London
Private Rangoli Commission – Mayfair – London
Art in the Park – Leamington Spa 2021
Art in the park event on the 7th & 8th August 2021 at Jespsons Garden in Leaminghton Spa. A fresh flower Rangoli installation and community workshop that was part of their 2 day celebration of Art & Crafts.
Out of the Frame Exhibition – 2021
My upcoming exhibitions in the heart of Birmingham aim to encourage the diverse community within the city, to discover and embrace their local art galleries. For latest exhibition information visit outoftheframe.co.uk BALSALL...
Art in the Orchard
Crafting together to beat the frustration of lockdown
Textiles Satkaar is an online charity group based in Walsall, and has been supporting women from different communities throughout the Covid19 Pandemic, helping them with the daily issues of isolation caused by local/national lockdowns. Artist Ranbir started the group...
SAMPAD Newletter
To celebrate Diwali one of my rangoli designs has been chosen as the featured image of the November newsletter for SAMPAD.
Victoria University “Happy Diwali Creation”
I was commissioned by Victoria University Student Union in Austrailia to create and record and "Happy Diwali Rangoli". This video shows how the rangoli was created. Thanks to CEAL for organising the venue and Five12 Design for the photos...
Live in Bangladesh
I've recently been working on a joint project with Transforming Narratives and Sampad (Birmingham). Transforming Narratives is a groundbreaking project to establish Birmingham as a leading international centre for contemporary Pakistani and Bangladeshi arts, for the...
LITE Exhibition
I will be working with CEAL to exhibit a collection of my textile work. The LITE (The Legacy of Industrial Textiles Enterprise) Exhibition brings to you a unique exhibition to honour both employers and employees who laboured to uplift their social standing...
A JOURNEY THROUGH COLOURS FINALE
The colourful finale of my latest exhibition "A Journey Through Colours", A musical rangoli working with Surtal Art (www.surtalarts.co.uk) and a performance from classical Indian dancer Nisha Nath. The finale was held at Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday 9th...
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