{"title":"FOREIGN","description":"\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"957\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 715pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"87\" span=\"11\" style=\"width: 526px;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"21\" style=\"height: 16.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"11\" rowspan=\"7\" height=\"147\" class=\"xl63\" width=\"957\" style=\"height: 112.0pt; width: 715pt;\"\u003eThe story behind ‘Foreign’ is really one of my journey of becoming an artist. I did not always make art. My background is in Statistics, and I worked as an actuary in India. After moving to the United States in 2021, I began to explore other interests.\u003cbr\u003eLearning how to draw and paint completely changed how I saw things. Shapes and light would catch my attention like they never have before. That, along with living in a new country opened up a whole new visual world to me. New seasons, new culture and new people offered a ton of inspiration. \u003cbr\u003eThis series is a result of the awe and wonder I’ve felt while navigating that world. 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The light pattern on this toilet paper roll caught my attention. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallepeddi Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48713204433111,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/2229\/1927\/files\/TPRoll3.jpg?v=1780526113"},{"product_id":"splash","title":"Splash","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal oil painting on linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12 x 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFramed in maple wood floater frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHand signed and Certificate of Authenticity included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm in my kitchen rinsing a spoon and looking out the window. 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The snow and cold are beautiful but depressing. To keep my sanity, I would go on long walks in my old neighborhood of Park Hill. The walks kept me grounded, letting me feel the chill of the cold air and the warmth of winter sun on my face. 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The Denver water department was replacing some lead pipes in front our house. My dog and I watched them cut up the road and work underground from our front window. 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