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Ashwini Prabhakar - Ann Arbor, MI

Ashwini Prabhakar is an Ann Arbor-based artist who creates work that bridges our physical surroundings with our personal memories. Her practice, Creative Artonomics, grew from a lifelong habit of observing the simple, quiet moments in the world around us. With a focus on capturing the feel and good memories associated with a place, Ashwini uses a vibrant, textured style to create engaging landscapes. Her work invites viewers to pause, wander, and find a piece of their own story within her canvases.
 
“Art is the compass that guides us back to ourselves.”

"I believe that the places we visit often stay with us as feelings and stories. My work explores these connections through abstract-textured impressionism—a style that allows me to move beyond a simple picture and instead paint the raw warmth and wonder we feel when connecting with the natural world. My work isn't about perfect lines; it’s about the honest, unpolished energy of the places we visit.

To bring these scenes to life, I use palette knives and a modern impasto technique to build thick, tactile layers of acrylics and metallics. This adds a physical depth to the canvas/wood board that reflects the ruggedness of nature and the many layers of experience we gather as we move through life. My process is intuitive, starting with free, energetic marks and refining them into a harmony of light and shadow. I hope these pieces spark your own favorite memories and remind you of the quiet beauty that connects us all."   - Ashwini Prabhakar

January 22 - March 31