“I was immediately smitten with Natasha’s artwork...In each of Natasha’s works is a universe in which one can sit and contemplate, or simply catch their breath.”
Natasha Mistry
Photo by Zaza Weissgerber
About Natasha .
Natasha Mistry is deeply influenced by the theories of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. She often incorporates elements of “active imagination” into her creative process. By using techniques such as free association, dream journaling, and meditation, she is able to tap into her own subconscious mind and bring forth the rich imagery and emotions that lie within. Through use of colour, form, and texture, she then translates these inner experiences into visually striking oil paintings and ink drawings that invite the viewer to explore their own subconscious mind.
These paintings and drawings are the embodiment of Mistry's meditative practice, where each stroke and hue emanates from a deep, contemplative state, seeking to bridge the gap between the conscious and the subconscious. The use of mica, a mineral known for its reflective qualities, adds a dimensional depth and shimmer, inviting viewers to experience a dynamic interaction as they move around the paintings. This choice of medium is significant, symbolizing the ever-changing perspectives and illuminations one encounters in the journey of self-awareness.
Each work, is a unique adventure for the viewer—an invitation to interpret what they see. The pieces are “experiences’ and are best experienced over repeated viewings and longer, seated gazing.” Mistry’s goal is to create art that engages the viewer on a deep, personal level and transcends the everyday.
BIOGRAPHY
Mistry has been exploring the subconscious since her teenage years of drawing and painting mandalas. Despite her Indian heritage, she was brought up in a Western culture unaware of what mandalas were. The circular shapes came naturally, without guidance. After obtaining her degree in fine art, her post-graduate life included an art-teacher role in South Korea, with extended travels to India, China, Japan, South America and the USA.
Mistry’s recent shows include her 2024 solo show Superconscious; Imaginearia curated by Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Contemplation at The Dairy Arts Center, and Sacred Geometries and Museum at Seidel City. In Museum, her works were exhibited next to blue chip artists such as Andy Warhol and Keith Harring.
Mistry’s works are exhibited and collected internationally across The U.K, Europe, South Korea, South America and the USA.
Past clients include Ernst and Young, Boulder Museum Of Contemporary Art, Cobra Beer, Drop Music, Westminster Council, Sarah Vaile Design and Nathan Turner and schools in the UK and South Korea.
SHOWS
Solo Shows
2024 Superconscious – The New Local Annex Gallery, Boulder, CO. USA
2022 Imaginearia – Boulder Museum Of Contemporary Art, Curated by Pamela Meadows, Andrew J Macky Gallery, Macky Auditorium, Boulder, CO.USA
2021 Inner Landscapes – Refuge Art Gallery, curated by JDP Arts, Boulder, CO. USA
2020 Recent Work – Rayback Collective, Boulder, CO. USA
2019/18/17 Black and White/Mandala/Recent Work – T&C, Boulder, CO. USA
2012 Recent Work – Damwhahun Gallery, Jeju Island, South Korea
2006 Recent Work – The New Players Theatre, Villiers St, London, UK
2005 Recent Work – Cha Cha Cha, Muswell Hill, London, UK
Group Exhibitions
2023/24 Term III, The New Local, Boulder, Colorado. USA
2023 Term II, The New Local, Boulder, Colorado. USA
2022 Art in The Round, BRDG Gallery, Denver, CO. USA
2022 Sacred Geometries – (Two-person show) Seidel City, Boulder, CO. USA
2022 Museum - Seidel City, Curated by MR Pool, Boulder, CO. USA
2022 Contemplation - The Dairy Arts Center, Curated by Ilan Gutin, Boulder, CO. USA
2021 CF Summer Show - C F Gallery, Louisville, CO. USA
2021 Spring Show – Refuge Art Gallery, Boulder, CO. USA
2019 Fall – R Gallery, Boulder, CO. USA
2018 Community Hang – Madelife, Boulder, CO. USA
2016 BMOCA Open Wall – Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, CO. USA
2016 In&콩 – The End – Exotic Beasts - Seomyeon, Busan, South Korea
2014 Codigo – Sachaqa Centro De Arte – San Roque – Peru, South America
2012 Byeol Byeol Nara – Yeoncheon Art Gallery, South Korea
2012 Dreamphia – The Asian-Pacific City Summit (APCS) – Pohang, South Korea
ART FAIRS
2015 Art On a Postcard – Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair, The Turner Contemporary, Margate, UK
2015 Art On A Postcard – Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair, The Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, UK
artist Residency Programmes
2016 Ravensthorpe Primary School, Cambridgeshire, UK
2016 Olive Retreat, Andalusía, Spain
2015 Ravensthorpe Primary School, Cambridgeshire, UK
2014 Sachaqa Centro de Arte, San Roque, Peru, South America
Teaching Experience
2016–2020 art-with-kids.com
St Paul American International School, Haeundae-Gu, South Korea
2013–2016 Fine Arts Teacher, Curriculum Developer
Publications/Media
Southwest Contemporary, Art Daily, Voyage Magazine, The Colorado Daily, Canvas Rebel Magazine,The Longmont Times, Mutual Art, The Denver Post, Westword, The Boulder Weekly, The Daily Camera, The Korea Times, The Jeju Weekly, Wonders of Jeju ( radio) Groove Magazine,
Follow @natashamistry_art
“The intricate geometries, color play and layering are fascinating and the more I stood, the more I became taken. ”
“..the works we presented were incredibly well received with Macky’s audience of several thousand people. Mistry received multiple press inquiries and coverage from regional publications, further illustrating her work’s ability to capture attention..””