Artist says will donate 20% earnings for social cause

CHANDIGARH: A painting exhibition being organized in Kala Gram Manimajra, is showcasing Namita Kohli's work till March 15. She graduated from the Government College of Arts, Sector 10, and is trained as a print-maker from Shanti Niketan. Having an experience of about 13 years, the artist says she will be donating 20% of her earnings from the exhibition to Aruna Asif Ali Trust which works for underprivileged women and children.
"I do my canvas in layers, make my drawings on coral and then get them done laser cut," she says, while showing her work. "This work is my signature art and I have put lots of efforts to make it unique. I take inspiration from everyday life and keep my eyes wide open for whatever I see. I try to keep alive our vibrant culture in my paintings and still keep it contemporary enough to be globally accepted."
One can easily figure out that the 37-year-old artist is awed with the different phases of moon portrayed in her paintings. "It would be too premature to presume myself completely silent and peaceful like a moon, but still I see some part of me in my inspirations," she says.