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Writer · Arts & Music Researcher · Visual Artist · Music Curator

  • 📌 IASD Art Exhibition, Netherlands, June '24

    undifferentiated absolute - lapis lazuli watercolour and enzuke gold leaf on handmade Himalayan khadi lokta paper. Exhibited at the IASD art exhibition, Netherlands, 2024.

  • 📌 IASD Art Exhibition, Netherlands, June '24

    Work exhibited internationally for the first time at the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) art exhibition, Netherlands.

  • 📌 IASD Art Exhibition, Netherlands, June '24

    The work draws on 17th century abstract Tantric painting traditions of India, developed through sustained meditative practice.

  • 📌 Hong Kong Community Radio Show, December '24

    Future Rhythms resident show on HKCR, broadcast live December 2024. Show artwork draws on 17th century Indian Tantric painting traditions.

  • 📌 Hong Kong Community Radio Residency, 2021–2024

    Radio residency show on HKCR as Future Rhythms founder, delivering shows across four years. Other music curation work includes BBC Asian Network, New Delhi's Boxout FM.

  • 📌 Hong Kong Community Radio Show, SoundCloud Clip, December '24

    Recorded broadcast available on SoundCloud. A sample of the Future Rhythms curation style, spanning global sounds at the intersection of music, spirituality and culture.

  • 📌 Complex UK, 2014

    Published music journalism example, one of several pieces written for Complex UK. Other written work includes BBC Radio, Westside Radio, First Ear Music (London-based music blog) and Future Rhythms.

  • 📌 BBC Asian Network Music Research Project, March '23

    Independently designed and led research project commissioned by BBC Asian Network, examining obstacles facing British Asian women in music.

  • 📌 BBC Asian Network Music Research Project, March '23

    Survey independently designed and distributed to British Asian women artists across the music industry. Findings were compiled and presented solo to senior BBC leadership including Director of Music at the BBC.

  • 📌 Practice Sketch for Book Illustration, 2026

    Early illustration development for children's picture book concept exploring sound healing and South Asian visual tradition.

  • 📌 School of Traditional Arts: Indian Miniature Painting Course, ‘The Birds of India’, April-May '26

    Enrolled on this course to develop original illustration sketches (for book concept) rooted in the Pahari miniature painting tradition of Himachal Pradesh - the region of my family's heritage.

  • 📌 LABRC Sacred Arts Conference: Acceptance, University of Oxford, May '26

    Acceptance letter confirming selection to present at the London Arts-Based Research Centre Sacred Arts Conference, held at St Anne's College, University of Oxford, May 2026

  • 📌 LABRC Sacred Arts Conference: Written Proposal, 2026

    Written proposal submitted to the London Arts-Based Research Centre exploring how artwork created through ritualistic and meditative practice can move audiences into a more instinctive and universally felt response.

Key Projects 2013-present:

Writing & Research: Music journalist from 2013, writing across personal platforms and music blogs including First Ear Music; published in Complex UK (2014-16); online producer at Westside Radio, writing regular artist features (2014); BBC Asian Network producer (interview research, scripting, transcripts); commissioned researcher, BBC Asian Network Women in Music Project (2023).

2013-present

Broadcasting & Curation: Founder, Future Rhythms (2013–present); music curation on New Delhi's Boxout FM; Hong Kong Community Radio residency (2021–2024); BBC Asian Network (2022-2024).

Arts Council England: Awarded and successfully completed a DYCP grant (2021/22); currently awaiting decision on National Lottery Project Grant R&D application for a children's picture book concept exploring sound healing and South Asian visual tradition.

2013-2024

Visual Art: IASD International Art Exhibition, Netherlands, June 2024; currently enrolled, Indian Miniature Painting: The Birds of India, School of Traditional Arts, London (April–May 2026).

2021-present

Art Research & Academic: Selected to present at LABRC Sacred Arts Conference, University of Oxford, May 2026. The presentation explores how artwork made through ritualistic and meditative practice can move audiences beyond intellectual engagement into a more instinctive and universally felt response.

2024-present

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