My fractured leg gave wings to my love for art.

I am originally from Ranikhet, Uttarakhand, but I was born and raised in Delhi. I have been an ardent admirer of art and culture all my life, although it took me some time to have my real encounter with art. Therefore I wish to introduce myself as a journalist by profession ( I work with Doordarshan) and an artist at heart. In 2017, my leg fractured, and the sudden abundance of time was disturbing. I befriended a pen and paper and filled pages with doodles. It was the first time I created art. My friends showered appreciation, but I didn’t pay much heed. It was in February 2018 when I bumped into Madhubani Art at Delhi Hatt, where award-winning artists showcase art forms of different states. My interaction with a few artists kindled my love for Madhubani Art in me. After a few days, I created a Madhubani Painting of 6 fishes. The appreciation of my acquaintances was overwhelming and pushed me to take my first baby step. But this time, as an artist, not a connoisseur of art. I started an Instagram page in the name of Madhubani Magic to display my paintings. Following it, I developed a fusion of both art forms to promote the Aipan art form of Uttarakhand, with my love for Madhubani from Mithila still intact. I renamed my Instagram page after that as Mithilaipan. My journey as an artist has been very exciting. I happened to come across brilliant artists who get lost in the crowd. To help them establish their identity, I started another Instagram page named Madhubai Sharing on 28th march 2020 to bring together art and artists from across the globe within 7 months. We are a family of more than 30k art lovers. I have been a part of several notable Art festivals as a speaker. Besides sharing my views, I have been able to get exposed to the vastness of art. Meeting the legend of Madhubani art, Padma Shri Bauaa Devi Ji, was no less than a privilege. The journey as an artist is arduous yet fulfilling. People's love has been the reason for my progress. Each day I get up with the belief, ‘to be actively engaged in doing something meaningful to you is the highest goal of life’.

Jaya’s story shows that the universe gifts us in unexpected ways and at unexpected times. We need to accept is with both hands.

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