Palak: My journey as a Contemporary Abstract Artist began as an intuitive response to personal experiences rather than a deliberate choice. At first, my creations were heavily shaped by my background in psychology, where the subconscious, emotional terrains, and the fluidity of memory influenced my artistic expression. However, a significant accident became a pivotal moment, drastically altering my viewpoint on life and art. What started as an investigation of inner states evolved into a conversation about impermanence, destruction, and renewal. Gradually, I transitioned from conventional canvases to more tactile, material-focused methods, using textured cement, oxidized metals, and natural forms. My perception of abstraction has transformed— it is now not only a visual or emotional representation but also a means to connect with the unseen forces that influence us, both psychologically and existentially. Today, my artwork resides at the convergence of fragility and strength, mirroring not only my personal change but also a wider contemplation of the cyclical aspects of existence. For me, abstract art transcends mere detachment from reality; it encapsulates its core—seizing what is experienced rather than observed, what is in flux rather than static.

 Palak: My artwork is instinctive, unrefined, and profoundly psychological—an investigation into the notions of change, transience, and the invisible forces that influence our lives. It fuses physicality with emotion, utilizing textured surfaces, fragmented shapes, and organic arrangements to evoke feelings of both decay and rejuvenation. Drawing from my background in psychology, my pieces explore the subconscious, mapping the fluidity of memory, identity, and transformation. Through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, or installation, my practice embodies an ongoing conversation between control and release, form and disintegration, mirroring the cyclical essence of existence itself.

 Palak: "Ephemeral Radiance" is a work that encapsulates the fleeting nature of existence—the tension between decay and persistence, darkness and light. The heavily textured surface carries the weight of time, embodying both destruction and quiet resilience. The deep, scorched blackness spreads like an unstoppable force, consuming, shifting, yet never fully overtaking the luminous space that pushes back. This work is not just about materiality but about psychological landscapes. The cracks, the rough terrain, the interplay of erosion and emergence—these mirror the human experience of trauma, transformation, and survival. Ephemeral Radiance is a meditation on impermanence, on how nothing remains fixed, yet every trace, every scar, leaves behind a quiet glow of what once was.

 Palak: I find myself increasingly attracted to investigating the intersections of memory, decay, and regeneration in more engaging ways. While my existing work already tackles themes of change and ephemerality, I aspire to advance this further—experimenting with large-scale installations that blur the boundaries between art and environment. Additionally, I’m interested in examining the conflict between delicacy and strength through unconventional materials—burned wood, rusted metals, wax, and even organic components that change over time. The idea of artworks that shift, deteriorate, or evolve in response to their environment captivates me. Beyond the physical materials, I’m keen to delve into more conceptual themes—how psychological spaces reflect physical ones, how human emotions leave an imprint on landscapes, and how absence can hold as much significance as presence. These concepts feel like natural extensions of my practice, yet they also introduce entirely new opportunities.