Origin: Brooklyn, New York, USA (originally from India)
Currently Exhibiting in: New York City
Instagram: @thatailingartist
Bio:
Paridhi Chawla is a digital artist and designer whose work is a vibrant blend of cultural heritage and contemporary commentary. Born in India and currently based in New York, Paridhi’s art is deeply influenced by the layers of tradition and history from her South Asian roots, woven together with the fast-paced, ever-changing dynamics of modern life in New York. Her work reflects an ongoing exploration of identity, culture, and the evolving global society, finding a balance between honoring the past and embracing the future.
Paridhi’s artistic practice is shaped by the intersections of her cultural heritage and the bustling energy of the urban environment. Her digital paintings reflect the dialogues between these contrasting worlds, creating visual narratives that explore how economies, cultures, and identities intersect and evolve. Through her work, she strives to create a space where tradition and innovation coexist, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of cultural preservation and change.
Featured Artwork at Bushwick Gallery
1. Split Screen
Year of Creation: 2024
Medium: Digital Painting
Dimensions: 11 inches x 17 inches
Price: $795
Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Description:
Split Screen by Paridhi Chawla is a striking digital painting that reflects the duality of the artist’s cultural and personal experiences. The work explores themes of identity, disconnection, and the blending of traditional and contemporary worlds. The distorted, surreal portrait in the painting depicts a figure whose face seems to be split, with one half embracing vibrant, familiar imagery, while the other dissolves into abstract, modern textures.
The juxtaposition of vivid colors and soft, blurred textures creates a sense of dissonance that mirrors the complex reality of living between two cultures. The figure’s expressive eyes suggest a deep emotional struggle, while the digital medium emphasizes the intersection of tradition and technology. The piece challenges the viewer to consider the ways in which our identities are shaped by the spaces we inhabit—both physical and cultural—and how we navigate the tensions between them.
Exhibition Information
Group Exhibition: “Specters of the Subconscious”
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 17 / 6PM-8PM
Exhibition Dates: October 17 – October 28, 2024
Theme: In Specters of the Subconscious, artists explore dreamscapes, the surreal, and hidden layers of the mind. Paridhi Chawla’s Split Screen offers a deeply personal and cultural perspective, with the distorted figure in her digital painting serving as a powerful symbol of the dualities within the subconscious mind.