At 20, Malika's canvas displays spiritual shades

Kitchlu Nagar: At an age when not many of her contemporaries think of choosing spirituality as a subject, 20-year-old Malika Singla makes spiritual paintings.
A BCom (III) student and daughter of businessman Rajneesh Singla and homemaker Shalu Singla, Malika says, "Painting has been my hobby since school days at DAV School, BRS Nagar. But, my interest grew last year after I got enrolled in a professional course." Recalling her first brush with art, the Kitchlu Nagar resident says, "My first painting was of a happy Spanish woman dressed in traditional attire, preparing for a dance.Then, I started making paintings of nature. Later, I started making spiritual paintings of Lord Buddha and Lord Krishna."
"Till now, I have made more than 12 spiritual paintings. I believe spiritualism makes you strong as an artist. And making paintings on the subject gives me a lot of satisfactiona?¦ I feel I am praying and serving god," she adds. On spiritual paintings that are close to her heart, she says, "Two of my favourite work are: Lord Buddha sitting in "aasana" (he symbolizes peace and calm) and a painting of Lord Krishna in which he is surrounded by Radha and Gopisa?¦ it highlights love and affection," she adds.
Her favourite are oil paintings, followed by acrylic and water colour ones.
"I have also made a Facebook page of my paintings, "L"Art". About 730 members like it. I promote my art work through the page and update it regularly. My parents and brother Nitesh support me in all my endeavours."