New #WearableArt Series: using the bark of a Himalayan Birch Tree
New #WearableArt in the works! This is a stack of sheets of what is called “bhojpatra” ( भोजपत्र ). Bhojpatra is, essentially, the bark of the Himalayan Birch tree. For…
The BHOJPATRA (भोजपत्र) Series of Contemporary Art Brooches
Here are the currently available 2.5 inches in diameter brooches from the Bhojpatra Series. Here are the currently available 2 inches in diameter brooches :
The Biggest Problem In My Life
Sometimes, in the dark of night, I like to get out into the apartment’s dusty third floor balcony and sit silently. I get to squint into the windows and balconies…
Spiti with Tethys Himalayan Den HomeStay, June 2021
WHY SPITI? I have not taken the second lockdown too well. The feelings of being stuck were overwhelming this time around. I had been itching to get out anyway and…
My First 48 Hours On ClubHouse
I am kicking myself – figuratively – for not signing up to the platform sooner. The reason I did not sign up sooner is that I use an android mobile…
Am I Asking For Too Much?
No. You are not asking for too much. You are, however, probably asking the wrong person. Let me explain. Do you recall the last time you had a problem? A…
The NEWSPRINT Series of Canvas Paintings by Naina Redhu #KhaosPhilos
The NEWSPRINT Series came about after several conversations, over the years, about the state of the news or “media”. These conversations have taken place online and offline, with friends and…
Who Am I? 2021 Edition
Every few weeks, in my Instagram DMs, I see strangers asking me, “Who are you?” Maybe they are curious because of the five letter Instagram handle “Naina”. Maybe they are…
#WearableArt Brooches Commission for Hendrick’s Gin
A few months ago, Hendrick’s Gin sent over a bottle of their gin to my apartment as part of a PR gift. It is no secret that I love a…
Portraits of Karishma Jhalani for Janavi India x Kiera Chaplin
Photographed in October 2020 for a collaboration between Jyotika Jahalani’s Janavi India and Kiera Chaplin. A series of portraits of the stunning and super-nice Karishma Jhalani. It was a joy…
Delhi Contemporary Art Week, 2021, #EyesForIndianArt
After DCAW 2019, which I was thrilled to be able to visit, this was my second time at the Delhi Contemporary Art Week and the Art Week’s fourth edition. There…
A Rajasthan Holi, 2021
A TRAIN JOURNEY “A season of firsts!” B and I had not traveled together by train previously! A first train journey. Did you know that Gurgaon has a Railway Station?…
The Girl With The Blue Petal #ShortStory
She’s rushing back in a shitty Uber. Her dealer should be at the location by now. Why did she give him her home address anyway? She remembers that it isn’t…
“Spring Drip” Art Series of Brooches #WearableArt
Spring is slowly dripping in on a daily basis. Winters are almost over. Colours are coming back to the trees and I had a new idea to implement. A conjunction…
I Am Not Afraid of Being Alone
Many of us are afraid of being alone. The truth is, WE ARE ALONE. Just as death is certain, so is being alone. Born alone, die alone. It is the…
Ryoko Haraguchi at GoodEarth Khan Market
Mask-on & off to seeking eye-pleasure. I saw a post on my Instagram Explore Feed & I had to go see the pieces in-person. The GoodEarth store at Khan Market…
The Nine Stages of Experiencing Narendra Bhawan Bikaner
ONE : Envy & FOMO You’ve seen photographs on the Instagram feeds of friends and acquaintances. You’ve heard their experiences. You’ve been checking the hotel’s website and the hotel’s Instagram…
Pavement Trees : Los Angeles Desktop Wallpaper Round-Up 2020
Here’s to a little glint of sunshine no matter where you are in the world. A small window into green, right from your desktop. Hope you have a wonderful 2021!…
The Dive Bar at Bhairon Vilas, Bikaner
Trust the Narendra Bhawan team to find eclectic locations for epic partying. In Bikaner! I’ve visited this dive bar twice this year and I want to go again.. More than…
The “NUANCE” Wearable Art Series of Brooches Made From Hand-Cut Paint
BACKGROUND AND DEVELOPMENT Could I, perhaps, make brooches that looked more like conventional jewellery? Not by using metal of course – I wanted to use paint. I wanted to cut…
Cactus Spikes : Desktop Wallpaper Release
Cactus Spikes shadows on a cactus leaf. WHY I WAS IN LOS ANGELES I was in Los Angeles courtesy Adobe and their annual creativity conference called Adobe Max. Without Adobe,…
The Bridges Of Madison County : My Favourite Romance Novel Ever
My Perspective On Love The book has aged well. At least till now. It was released in 1995 and I bought a copy for myself somewhere around 2015 or maybe…
Talisman by Janavi India #LMIFWSS21 : Evil Eye Luxury Cashmere Collection
Shop My Original Art Merch Shop my merch : tees, journals, smartphone cases, mugs & tote bags. Also available : wearable art brooches, canvas paintings & fine-art posters. Before I…