Sonali Durga Chaudhari was Born and brought up in New Delhi, India. Sonali graduated from the prestigious College of Art, New Delhi, specialising in Fine Art. Her work is inspired by her extensive travels in the Himalayan regions & the Upper Gangetic belt. She likes to experiment with texture and colour, bringing her experiences alive onto the canvas.
“My paintings depict the strength and beauty of nature in some way or the other. We have forgotten it but we are an integral part of nature. Nature is the greatest inspiration for one to learn continuously. As a human being, I believe in overcoming all obstacles & triumphing over all adversity in the journey of life. My artworks highlight the transformation of the human spirit from bondage to freedom, from darkness to light & from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of bliss. For me, pure bliss means being one with the universal consciousness or the supreme energy which pervades this entire universe. Like the mighty Ganges, I flow through life, through everything it has to offer“ says the artist.
A nomad at heart, Sonali's eyes are forever looking beyond the horizon. Her first interaction with the river Ganga was as a child, travelling to Rishikesh with her maternal grandparents. "That image of the golden river flowing in front of me is imprinted in my mind, like it was just yesterday" says Sonali. This imprint gets represented seamlessly in her works that celebrate the moods of the river.
Sonali has exhibited her paintings at many reputed art galleries in India and many other parts of the World. Her works are in the collections of many private collectors and organisations. She is also a recipient of the 'Iconic women creating a better world for all' award conferred by the Women Economic Forum. She has also received an award for her contribution in the field of Art from the Indian Council for UN Relations.
A free spirit who wants to constantly evolve, Sonali takes life lessons from the great river which has been a pillar of strength for her. When asked what she considers life to be she says, "just passing through, like a river on its way to the ocean without fear”.