Chromatic Dhaka

This artwork is a part of a series of abstract works that communicate my experience of place into a field of colour, rhythm and texture. Stripped from representational forms I focus on communicating my emotional response using distinct colour palettes that I have come to associate with each location.

This work draws on the intense energy of Dhaka, Bangladesh. I loved experiencing the chaotic city that buzzes with energy and movement using red rickshaws to travel through the narrow streets. Despite the density and thickness in the air there was a sense of vitality and excitement in the city that I wanted to celebrate. The layered spray paint and hand sewn thread creates a textured surface that creates a field of colour that I have come to associate reflecting on my time in Dhaka.  

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Driven by a deep love of travel and discovery, Tarli draws creative inspiration from her surroundings—both built and natural. Her intuitive approach allows her to reimagine these environments through simplified lines, bold color palettes, layered textures, and intricate patterns, blurring the lines between abstraction and representation.

Her practice is defined by a striking contrast in materials. Tarli combines the immediacy of spray paint and acrylics with the slow, tactile process of hand sewing. This juxtaposition not only highlights the tension between speed and craft but also introduces a rich, textural dimension to her pieces.

Creativity has been a lifelong pursuit for Tarli. Growing up with a mother who is also an artist, she spent countless hours in the studio experimenting with various materials and techniques—an early immersion that continues to shape her innovative and exploratory practice today.