About Me
My name is Rohan, and from an early age, art has held a unique place in my life. I have always been fascinated by its ability to interpret the world not simply as it appears, but as it feels. Unlike a photograph, which captures a moment exactly as it is, art has the power to transform reality through personal expression, emotion, and imagination. That ability to communicate something deeper than what is immediately visible is what first drew me to art, and it remains one of the main reasons I continue to value it so deeply today.
I was born in the year 2011, and I have been practising art since the age of four, both through classes and, more importantly, through my own independent exploration. Even in school, I would spend my free time sketching and doodling, not because it felt like work, but because it was something I genuinely enjoyed. Over time, those simple sketches began to develop into more thoughtful and purposeful pieces. During the ages of eleven and twelve, I started to recognise real growth in my work, as my drawings became more intentional and expressive. During the Covid-19 period, I also attended online art classes, where I strengthened my understanding of important artistic fundamentals such as mark-making, perspective, and colour theory across a range of media.
Later, after moving to Sweden and beginning at a new school, I continued to develop my practice independently and with greater creative curiosity. One of the most meaningful moments in that journey came in my final year of middle school, when I was introduced to the Discovery Project. What made the Discovery Project so special to me was that it gave learners the freedom to explore a personal passion in a serious and purposeful way. Rather than treating art as only a hobby, it allowed me to approach it as a discipline that could be researched, practised, and presented with depth. I chose to focus on art because I wanted to challenge myself to explore and strengthen my skills across five different mediums: colour pencils, acrylics, watercolours, oil pastels, and pencil sketching.
This opportunity was particularly meaningful because it encouraged me to move beyond the limits of my usual workspace and engage more actively with the wider art world. Through the project, I was able to connect with exhibitions in Stockholm, observe a broader range of artistic styles and approaches, and gain a stronger appreciation for how art exists not only in classrooms or sketchbooks, but also in professional and public spaces. Additionally, I was also able to show my artistic capabilities in a refugee school on a GCP trip to Greece and organised a workshop for younger kids on the basics of pencil sketch. Being able to share my own work more confidently, and even sell some of my art pieces, made the experience even more memorable. Overall, the Discovery Project was not just an academic opportunity for me; it was a deeply inspiring experience that strengthened both my technical development and my personal connection to art.
