Artist Statement

Pooja finds her inspiration in nature — in the quiet traces of gardens, meadows, and the ever-shifting landscapes that surround her. Her walks through Utrecht’s parks and green spaces have become meditative rituals, guiding her toward moments of stillness and reflection. Rather than depicting botanical accuracy, she seeks to capture the emotional essence of these places — their atmosphere, rhythm, and fleeting serenity.

Working primarily with palette knives, Pooja builds textured, expressive landscapes that explore the dialogue between human emotion and the natural world. Each stroke becomes a gesture of contemplation, translating observation into feeling. The resulting works embody the vitality of summer gardens and the tender beauty of nature as experienced through memory and sensation.

Her paintings open a space for viewers to slow down and reconnect with the natural world — to see the ordinary anew and discover the extraordinary within it. Through this quiet dialogue, Pooja’s art becomes an offering of stillness, reflection, and belonging.