Meera Agarwal

Meera Agarwal, a self-taught local artist and passionate art instructor, creates captivating oil, acrylic, and mixed media works that can be seen throughout Westchester and Fairfield counties. With a keen eye for figurative and abstract forms, her colorful award-winning paintings draw inspiration from nature’s marvels, diverse locales, and human stories. Meera's art is regularly featured in prominent exhibits across the tri-state area, and she is also a certified Art-o-Mat artist, contributing to art vending machines nationwide (including the Art-o-Mat at The RAC!) Recently, she expanded into public art with Rye Arts Center’s Rye’sAbove butterfly installation and contributed to the Rye Poetry Path. 

The Rye Arts Center is incredibly proud to present Meera Agarwal with our first ever 'Visionary Artist Award’ at our Annual Spring Benefit at The Capitol Theatre on May 4th!  The Award will be given annually to an artist whose work has impacted the community, has been a notable source of inspiration to others, and is a catalyst for keeping the local art scene vibrant.

The Visionary Artist Award also amplifies individuals who exude an innovative spirit and personify the transformative power of the arts.  Whether through captivating visual art, multimedia installations, immersive experiences, or thought-provoking performances, recipients of the Visionary Artist Award inspire awe and ignite imagination. 

Artist Statement

“My paintings are inspired by places, people and our collective stories. I’m equally inspired by nature and everyday marvels of colors, textures and light effects that we experience. My story is definitely a tale of two states (of mind) - my life as an American and my Indian roots. I paint as a response to a spontaneous feeling or sheer beauty of a subject, and that is reflected in my choice of diverse subjects, style, techniques and composition. Invariably some paintings tend to have a connection to the verve and vibrancy of India.

Through my abstract and representational paintings, I strive to evoke an emotional and introspective experience for viewers. Each brushstroke and color choice is an expression of my inner world, translating intangible thoughts and emotions into tangible visual forms. My work is a reflection of the duality inherent in our existence—the interplay between the tangible and the intangible, the known and the unknown. It is an exploration of the multifaceted nature of human experience, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and find their own narratives within the layers of each piece.

Ultimately, my goal is to create a visual language that transcends words and resonates with the viewer's emotions, memories, and imagination. I hope my paintings serve as a medium for introspection, allowing individuals to find solace, inspiration, and a renewed sense of wonder in the interplay of abstraction and representation." - Meera Agarwal

Meera’s Career
Previously a tech public relations specialist in the Silicon Valley, Meera has been pursuing a second career as a visual artist and art instructor for the past decade. She volunteers with many local non-profits - Rye Arts Center, the Jay Heritage Center and the India Cultural Center Greenwich (Westchester & Fairfield) . Chennai (India)-born Meera holds a Bachelors in Management Studies from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani, India, and a Masters in Corporate & Public Communications from Seton Hall University, New Jersey.

For more about Meera and her work, please visit:
www.meeraworldart.com
instagram.com/meeraworldart
facebook.com/meeraworldart