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The Unfamiliar II
There is a quiet authority in stillness, a presence that feels both familiar and unfamiliar all at once. Inspired by a vintage photograph, this piece captures that moment—when someone, having left everything behind, sinks into a chair and fully inhabits the space around them. The expression, embodying confidence, is unhurried and unapologetic. This painting is a tribute to that energy—an invitation to pause, take up space, and let the world wait, embracing the unfamiliarity of stepping into your own power.

My work is rooted in memory, identity, and the interplay between the familiar and the unfamiliar. I am drawn to the quiet, often overlooked details that shape our sense of place. Through painting, drawing, and mixed media collages, I explore these themes with a balance of structure and spontaneity. Science and nature add another dimension—I am fascinated by the unseen forces that shape perception: time, memory, and the patterns we carry forward. My practice navigates these intersections, creating spaces for reflection, nostalgia, and reimagining.

Biography
Saranya Chandrasekaran is an interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her artistic practice is shaped by the interplay of nature, science, memory, and identity, with a deep interest in how the past and present inform one another. Originally trained as an engineer, Saranya’s work reflects a dynamic blend of analytical curiosity and creative expression. Through painting, drawing, and mixed media collage, she invites viewers to engage with the quiet details of their own stories, evoking nostalgia, introspection, and a sense of connection across time.