Bharati's Bhakti - The ART of DEVOTION
For 70 years Bharati Parekh, my mother, has trusted both in the universe and in a colorful cast of Hindu gods and goddesses
to guide her on life’s great journey. Beginning her day with Bhakti yoga— mantra and prayer—her connection with the divine
remains rock solid. And like the scent of sandalwood incense that permeates the air, her daily devotion spreads like wildfire, expanding her heart with love for all sentient beings.
to guide her on life’s great journey. Beginning her day with Bhakti yoga— mantra and prayer—her connection with the divine
remains rock solid. And like the scent of sandalwood incense that permeates the air, her daily devotion spreads like wildfire, expanding her heart with love for all sentient beings.
Bharati is battling—or rather, is making peace with—ovarian cancer. Her survival over a decade, despite the odds, the ups
and the downs, is unheard of. Throughout her brave and noble journey she paints— chakras, mantras, female visages, flora
and fauna. To her, life is a celebration. A self-taught artist, she is humbled and often surprised by the artwork she creates. She expresses messages from a source higher than herself. What is that message?
and the downs, is unheard of. Throughout her brave and noble journey she paints— chakras, mantras, female visages, flora
and fauna. To her, life is a celebration. A self-taught artist, she is humbled and often surprised by the artwork she creates. She expresses messages from a source higher than herself. What is that message?
Joy. Peace. Love. Acceptance. Surrender. Devotion. Gratitude.
Who are the four ladies dappled in golden sunlight? They represent earthly women who, like herself, desire to persevere despite
life-threatening challenges and to find a way to thrive, not only survive. Like a lighthouse, these female impressions anchor her,
and in darkness they illuminate a path forward and motivate her to continue on. “Yellow emits energy, gold and silver eternal
light. Each face is serene. I hope to uplift the entire sisterhood of ovarian cancer patients, their spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing.” Bharati is dedicated. With each painting, she aims to share her enthusiasm and support her fellow survivors.
life-threatening challenges and to find a way to thrive, not only survive. Like a lighthouse, these female impressions anchor her,
and in darkness they illuminate a path forward and motivate her to continue on. “Yellow emits energy, gold and silver eternal
light. Each face is serene. I hope to uplift the entire sisterhood of ovarian cancer patients, their spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing.” Bharati is dedicated. With each painting, she aims to share her enthusiasm and support her fellow survivors.
Her artworks’ ultimate message: You are not alone. You are LOVED.
Bharati has created a set of four blank greeting cards from her original canvases. The proceeds from the sales of this box set go to
the Patient Support Fund in honor of Dr. Fouad Abbas at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. This fund is used to assist gynecologic oncology patients who are currently undergoing treatment. Each set is $20.
the Patient Support Fund in honor of Dr. Fouad Abbas at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. This fund is used to assist gynecologic oncology patients who are currently undergoing treatment. Each set is $20.
To purchase a set of cards contact: payal@payal.nyc
About Bharati Parekh
Bharati Parekh was born in New Delhi, India and is currently based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1972 she started painting in
Mumbai under the mentorship of modernist Prabhakar Kolte, who encouraged spontaneity in the process. Her work includes
acrylic, oil pastels and charcoal, with the occasional placement of mirror fragments on canvas. Ms. Parekh had her first solo
show at John Yuhanick Associates Inc., and her work has been included in local group shows held at Maryland Art Place, ID8 Gallery, the Creative Alliance at the Patterson, and solo exhibitions at the Clark Priftis Art gallery located at Harbor East, and
at private homes.
Mumbai under the mentorship of modernist Prabhakar Kolte, who encouraged spontaneity in the process. Her work includes
acrylic, oil pastels and charcoal, with the occasional placement of mirror fragments on canvas. Ms. Parekh had her first solo
show at John Yuhanick Associates Inc., and her work has been included in local group shows held at Maryland Art Place, ID8 Gallery, the Creative Alliance at the Patterson, and solo exhibitions at the Clark Priftis Art gallery located at Harbor East, and
at private homes.
A friend of many charities, Mrs. Parekh has made donations of art and sales proceeds to benefit various non-profit organizations,
such as the Ron Brown Scholar Fund in Washington, DC; Health Care for the Homeless in Baltimore; and Sinai Hospital’s GYN-Oncology Fund in Baltimore.
such as the Ron Brown Scholar Fund in Washington, DC; Health Care for the Homeless in Baltimore; and Sinai Hospital’s GYN-Oncology Fund in Baltimore.
In Remembrance
Bharati Parekh
November 9, 1945 – December 2, 2015
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