Spice Garden

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Artist: Ipsita Roymoulik

Title: Spice Garden

Attribution: Spice Garden, 2025, Ipsita Roymoulik

Year: 2025

Materials: Canvas, acrylic, embroidery floss

Dimensions: 9"x 12"

Image Statement: Inspired by a spice garden in Kerala, this piece features a heliconia bloom catching sunlight as it emerges from a screen of fronds. Kantha-inspired stitches trace the play of light across fronds on a luminous gold acrylic background capturing the lush vibrancy of the tropics. This series transforms personal photographs into luminous needle art where I explore reflections, textures, and the shifting shapes of water, light, and landscape. Together, the pieces capture fleeting moments of stillness and beauty, held in the rhythm of the stitch.