About the artist
Neha Gupte is an artist, illustrator, and surface pattern designer based in Sydney, Australia, though her creative journey began in Mumbai, India. Her artistic practice is deeply rooted in nature, drawing inspiration from the botanical world that surrounds her.
After moving to Australia, she discovered her passion for prints and patterns, which led her to work in surface pattern design. Working with watercolours, ink, pens, gouache, and color pencils, she creates intricate botanical patterns and expressive artworks that reflect the delicate balance between nature and human experience. Her creative process often begins with walks through her neighbourhood or visits to botanical gardens, where she photographs elements that spark inspiration.
For her, art serves as a sanctuary - a quiet space for emotional expression and a way to reconnect with her inner child. Through her creations, she aims to reach kindred spirits who appreciate the slow life, value artistic expression, and see nature and art as a source of healing and reflection.
About the art
Neha creates art using various mediums including watercolors, pens, ink, color pencils, and gouache. Her work primarily focuses on female figures, exploring themes of power, softness, elegance, grace, resilience, emotions, growth, strength, and weakness. She interprets these qualities through natural elements to create peaceful and tranquil compositions.
Art serves as a therapeutic journal for her, helping her process the challenges of living with a chronic illness that affects women. Through her work, she aims to create a visual sanctuary that offers comfort and momentary escape for viewers.
Her style combines influences from botanical and manga illustration, featuring intricate details and textures created with color pencils and gouache. Color plays a vital role in her practice, serving as an expressive tool to convey emotions.