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rooted in nature's divinity
I am Kaäla, an artist and environmental advocate. My work is rooted in ecology and shaped by nature, drawing from memory, landscape, trees, and forests.
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Growing up in Uttarakhand, I was influenced by a strong lineage of environmental thinkers, activists, writers, and ecofeminists. Figures such as Gaura Devi, Mahadevi Verma, Shivani, Aditya Narayan Purohit and Kamala Pant have had a profound impact on my thinking and my art, shaping my understanding of nature as sacred, political, and deeply personal. ​​
​​Alongside visual practice, my work engages with local ecologies and deeper studies of anthropology and folklore. I am particularly drawn to the preservation of indigenous food practices, ritual relationships with land, and devotional traditions - offerings to deities and goddesses that bind ecology, sustenance, and belief into everyday life. These practices, often overlooked or eroded, form an essential archive of ecological wisdom and cultural memory.
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Through Studio Kaala Masala, I seek to bring these stories and visual narratives to the surface, inviting you closer to nature and, hopefully, igniting a quiet spark to protect, remember, and preserve it. If my work resonates with you, I would love to hear your thoughts, ideas, and explore possible collaborative opportunities.
