Furrah Syed is a London born artist who has brought an exciting new dimension to her work since moving to India in 2006. Prior to pursuing a career in the corporate fields of banking, finance and marketing, she studied Fine Art and Textile Design along with Art History in London. The move to India rekindled her passion for abstract art and motivated her to once again put to canvas the imaginative mix of colours and textures inspired by the dynamic vibrancy of life in India.
Furrah’s works show a strong commitment to colour, texture and movement. Focusing primarily on ‘pure’ colour, Furrah uses the canvas as a vehicle to promote the drama created by the interaction of pigment with brushes and various other tools. Her bold experimentations using mixed media have been well received within the art community. Her paintings have a very strong visual effect and compel the viewer to delve into the world of a purely abstract expression of vivid emotions, pure energy and turbulent moods.
Furrah has extensively indulged in her passion for travel by visiting many destinations in India and beyond and, in the process, has derived a vast amount of inspiration for her art from each journey. She has participated in a number of group shows in Bangalore and has been commissioned by corporate and private clients in India, Dubai, UK and USA.
On a personal note concerning social responsibility, Furrah has made a connection with India that is deeply enriching and satisfying. The desire to contribute towards the community that struggles to survive amidst the lifestyles of the elite has moved Furrah to pledge a portion of the proceeds from her paintings to Bangalore based charities, such as SUKRUPA, benefiting under-privileged children. She has also participated in a number of charity art auctions organised by the FOHRD Foundation and also CONCERN India Foundation to support their respective beneficieries.
India has provided a reawakening for this versatile and exciting artist. We invite you to share in the eclectic mix of vivid colors and fascinating textures that define the art of Furrah Syed.
