About This Artwork

Strata Codex is a captivating mixed-media canvas, a testament to a unique creative process. Layers of acrylic, ink, and oil are masterfully applied, creating a rich, tactile surface that invites touch. The artist incorporates hyper-local Ahmedabad street soil directly into the mediums, resulting in a heavily layered, stone-like topography where human intention and environmental chance converge. This piece captures a frozen moment of movement, a silent object waiting to initiate a new perceptual journey. This medium-sized artwork would be a striking addition to any space, bringing a sense of grounded texture and quiet contemplation. Imagine it gracing a living room wall, a minimalist office, or a serene entryway, adding a unique focal point that sparks conversation. Discover the stillness within the movement and let your gaze complete this piece.

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About the Artist

Naresh Soni

Naresh Soni, Based in my studio in Maninagar, Ahmedabad, India, my artistic journey is rooted in a rich lineage of creative excellence. Trained under the mentorship of my father, Babulal J. Soni, an internationally acclaimed artist, I absorbed foundational techniques and creative philosophies from an early age. I furthered this artistic foundation with a formal education from the Sheth CN College of Fine Arts and was recognized with an award from the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy in 1991. For over thirty years, I have painted time. My career has bridged the sacred and the public, painting realistic devotional narratives on the ceilings and walls of temples across India, the UK, the USA, Nairobi, and South Africa, alongside major public commissions like the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Inter