"There is influence of both French and Indian art in my work. I use a lot of vibrant colors, but balance the colors with the texture." From her days at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, in Paris, where she experimented with the monotype to her studio in Norway and her home in Pune, Sujata Bajaj has explored various materials, medias and methods. She has worked with different art forms and media such as etching, wood-cut, sculpture, murals, cold ceramic, fiber-glass, metal, mixed media and, now, acrylic.

Born in Jaipur, Sujata's parents perhaps recognized her immense talent at a young age. She says, "My mother who is my teacher, friend and counselor taught me not to take part to win, but also learn and ha...