Today on the blog we feature, artist Archana Sunil Kumar at Arcsun Art, Chennai. Archana will be participating at the Chennai edition of the makers market this February. Her story in detail…
A bit about yourself and your art venture.
I am an accountant by profession and a self taught artist. Arcsun Art was born out of a passion for designing unique handcrafted pieces to beautify your home, office space or your front door. Our custom made nameplate is our flagship product. Arcsun Art takes pride in creating a new story for every client which makes our nameplates exclusive.
USP : All our illustrations, patterns ,lines , motifs , doodles are completely hand drawn.
Tell us a bit about your work space and favourite tools.
I have an art room which is filled with canvases, paints , charcoals and my favourite easel. I work on different pens for my doodles and sketches for my initial drafts. I love my sketching pads(a big one and a pocket sized one), pens and pencils which I carry whenever i am travelling. I always believe that a conversation, a picture, a beautiful view, an event can be an inspiration to a new design. So I try my best not to miss a chance to create something new.
Your most challenging project till date.
One of the most challenging projects undertaken by me was carrying out a commissioned artwork for the Indian Navy. It was an acrylic painting on canvas ,depicting a newly commissioned naval vessel with the Mumbai harbour as a backdrop. The painting took me approximately twenty days to complete . My painting now adorns the wall of the affiliated Army regiment.
You favourite pick from your current collection.
My personal favourite from the current collection would be the Kerala mural art and Andhra puppet art inspired trays , tissue boxes, coasters and jewellery boxes. One of our best sellers and my personal favourite from last year’s collection would be the “theekhi chachi and namkeen chacha” salt and pepper shakers.
What are you displaying at By Hand From The Heart Makers Market in Chennai?
We would be showcasing our entire collection of trays , tissue boxes, trinket boxes, cutlery holders, chip n dip platters, keyholders, bar accessories, handpainted beer mugs and coffee mugs, painted napkin rings, bird houses , coasters and samples of our custom made nameplates.We would love to discuss the option of designing an exclusive nameplate for you.
Meet the Maker @
By Hand From The Heart Makers Market 23rd Edition
Friday – Saturday
16th & 17th February, 2018
10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m
Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, (old Adyar Gate Hotel)
132, T.T.K Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600018, India.
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