Drithi Bopanna Puliyanda/ The Sea of Emotions

Drithi Bopanna Puliyanda is a London-based artist whose work draws deeply from cultural heritage, emotional and spiritual introspection. Introduced to art at a young age by her father, an artist at heart, she learned early on the transformative power of creativity. After his passing, art became her way of honouring the connection and translating grief into something meaningful. Now, her signature practice lies in the meticulously detailed technique of Stippling. Through thousands of tiny, deliberate dots, she creates monochromatic works rich in movement and feeling, with each composition a quiet meditation on presence, absence, and healing.

Influenced by her Kodava roots from Coorg, India, an Indo-Greek culture with a rare lineage, Drithi’s art reflects both personal legacy and broader global narratives. Her background in psychology and organisational behaviour, coupled with the multicultural influences of living in Mysore, Rennes, Bamberg, Luxembourg, and London, shapes a perspective that is both analytical and intuitive. In 2024, with the unwavering support of her husband and mother, she founded Gaia Artworks, an artistic platform celebrating the interplay between the inner self and the natural world. With a focus on original pieces, archival prints, and bespoke commissions, Gaia Artworks blends traditional stippling with contemporary storytelling, inviting viewers into a sensory dialogue between mindfulness, symbolism, and the rhythms of nature.