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Dr. Sandhya Rajasekhar - Executive Editor - Editor’s Note
The Atelier is a result of the collective effort and collaboration of various artists who firmly believe that art has a crucial role to play in “shaping global narratives” as Lisa Russell, Emmy-winning filmmaker, AI artist, and arts advocate, emphasises in her article on the role of AI and Art.
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Dr. Abirami Vivek – Managing Editor - Notes From The Managing Editor
In an era where life moves at an unrelenting pace, art, film, and cultural exploration remain anchors that help us pause, reflect, and feel. Whether you are an artist, a cinephile, a psychologist, a designer, an architect, a poet, a traveller, or simply a seeker of meaning, we hope these pages ignite thought, emotion, and inspiration.
Welcome to The Atelier. Let us create, reflect, and connect.
Jun 72 min read


Dr. Beena Unnikrishnan - Founder & Editor in Chief - Founder’s Note
This magazine was born not as a product but as a passion—an expression of something deeper and more sacred. It is a vast, open canvas where anyone can create, question, express, or dream. As I journeyed through transforming my professional life into one driven by passion and purpose,
Jun 72 min read


Christy Symington
Christy Symington, Member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors, is a prominent
sculptor based in London. A senior tutor and Head of Sculpture at the Art Academy, London, she studied art and sculpture in Paris and London. In 2001, she graduated from the New York Studio School and left the USA just before the 9/11 attacks. She created ‘Remembrance 911’ a 7 feet tall sculpture in 2002. It was included in the Permanent Collection of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York
Jun 71 min read


DHANYA DAS
Dhanya’s paintings depict characters from Indian mythology and ancient literature. While her
favourite subject is Goddess Parashakti in all her forms, the divinities presented in her art include the Hindu pantheon of Goddesses, Siva, Ganesha, and the various incarnations of Vishnu.
Jun 72 min read


Bio-Statement – Guilmette Baghdadi
Guilmette artistic signature is defined by the simplicity and purity of line—an essential element in her work. Symbolism plays a significant role, particularly through her restrained use of color, which enhances emotional depth and sensory engagement.
Jun 72 min read


Manmadha in Tanjore Painting Style
In this painting, Manmadha is portrayed as a warrior, an unusual yet powerful depiction.
He is shown with a dark green complexion, a colour often associated with fertility and
beauty in Indian aesthetics. His attire reflects the 18th-century fashion, perhaps people of
India, especially the princely class used to wear such clothes.
Jun 73 min read


In the Light of a Guiding Star:
Honouring Bibek Debroy’s enduring Legacy of Wisdom, Compassion, and Mentorship
Jun 72 min read
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