ARTIST STATEMENT

As a female psychiatrist artist, I create emotive mixed media art that provokes the subconscious positively, fostering emotional resilience, self-awareness and compassion.

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                       ARTIST PROCESS

I explore the intersection of art and psychiatry in my works, and I thrive on experimentation and spontaneity and hence embraced mixed media approach that combines texture, color and emotion.

In my studio I use an array of materials, collage with paper, acrylic texture mediums, blending acrylic paints, inks, spray paints, then top it off with oil paints so the textures and colors mold together in a dynamic dance guided by my subconscious and fueled by my passion.  Each piece is varnished after the oils dry, so each artwork lasts for decades and is not tarnished.

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Through this organic process, I coax forth hidden narratives, emotions and symbolisms allowing each artwork to evolve into a captivating one-of-a-kind experience. 

The beauty of this mixed media process lies in its unpredictability, and I revel in the thrill of discovery that accompanies each new creation.

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I create layered textured pieces that invite viewers to reflect on their own experiences.

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                              ARTIST BIO

 Dr. Nirmala Reddy Jetty is a board-certified psychiatrist and a talented artist, born in India, currently based in USA. With a passion for both healing and creativity, she pursued her medical degree in India, completed her psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellow ship at University of Alabama at Birmingham, while continuing her creative journey through painting.​

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As a psychiatrist, she dedicated her career to understanding the complexities of the human mind while providing compassionate care to her patients. Her artistic expression is an extension of this passion, as she seeks to capture the intricacies of the human experience through vibrant colors and bold brush strokes. 

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Her artwork is a reflection of her unique blend of eastern and western influences with intricate patterns and motifs inspired by her Indian heritage. Her paintings often explore themes of hope, resilience, femininity and the human condition as well as the interaction of human psyche with nature, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. 

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Her artworks have been featured in local shows in the USA, various art exhibitions and online galleries such as Saatchi and can be found in private collections from east to west coast and intercontinentally including England and India.

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Through her art, Dr. Nirmala Jetty aims to transcend the boundaries between medicine and creativity, inspiring a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body (nature) and spirit.

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