Floating Market

This watercolour painting portrays a vibrant waterside scene where women sit in small boats, selling fresh fruits and vegetables. Framed by rows of coconut palms on either side, the composition captures the rhythm of daily life along the water, an enduring connection between people, livelihood, and landscape.

The fluidity of the watercolour medium reflects the gentle movement of the water, with soft washes and layered tones bringing a sense of warmth and vitality to the scene. The interplay of colour and light highlights both the richness of the produce and the quiet strength of the women at work.

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Jyothi is a talented artist who has showcased and continues to showcase her work at various art exhibitions in Melbourne and India. She has sold many paintings and has honed her craft over the course of past 5 years. While she is proficient in working with various mediums, Jyothi's primary focus currently lies in using water colour to capture the scenes that inspire her.

Jyothi migrated to Australia from India in 1990 as an IT consultant and has been in this profession for over 40 years, she is inspired by the colours, textures and emotive elements of everything around her making her work extremely varied. Her passion for art started at an early age watching her father and brother sketching and painting. She mastered the art of painting complex patterns and images with coloured sand on the ground, a traditional Indian artform.

The various mediums never cease to captivate her and has moved her to push boundaries producing stunning streetscapes, portraits, florals, real-life scenes, abstract art, textured art and murals.