Where Technology Meets Art
I press buttons for a living—building complex distributed systems and solving technical challenges. But my story is about more than code. It's about passion, art, heritage, and the journey that brought them all together.
The Code Behind the Canvas
I've been through the startup gauntlet multiple times, including companies that have been successfully acquired. From real-time data processing to scalable backend architectures, coding and technology are my true passions.(Check out my full background here)
Collecting Canadian Heritage
This is my Norval Morrisseau original—a piece by the grandfather of contemporary Indigenous art in Canada. Morrisseau's work bridges ancient Ojibwe traditions with modern artistic expression, making him a pivotal figure in Canadian cultural identity. Owning this piece connects me to both art history and the land I call home.
Life in Motion
When I'm not debugging code or studying brushstrokes, you'll find me on two wheels. Motorcycles represent freedom, precision engineering, and the perfect balance between man and machine. There's something about the open road that clears the mind and sparks creativity—essential fuel for both coding and art appreciation.
Where It All Began
Like everyone else, my love of art started young. This childhood photo captures me doing what kids do—creating, exploring, and seeing the world through curious eyes. That same curiosity that led me to draw as a child now drives me to understand the technical mastery behind great artworks and build platforms to share that knowledge.
Chitra.art gives me the unique opportunity to combine some of these passions—applying the same systematic thinking I bring to code, the cultural appreciation I've developed through collecting, the adventure spirit from the road, and the creative curiosity that started in childhood.
A Deep Dive into Japanese Masters
Spent days exploring the Tokyo National Museum's incredible collection, stood in awe at the Hokusai Museum, and discovered hidden artistic treasures in the temples of Nijo and within Osaka Castle's historic walls.
Seeing Hokusai's Great Wave in person was a dream come true
The Ancestors Are Calling Exhibition
Visited 'The Ancestors Are Calling' exhibition at the Whyte Museum. This transformative day marked when I acquired my first Norval Morrisseau original - a moment when appreciation became ownership.
Purchasing my first original Morrisseau piece
Walking Through Napoleon's World
The Palace of Versailles offered not just opulent architecture but a masterclass in how art serves power. From the Hall of Mirrors to Napoleon's apartments, every corner told a story of artistic ambition.
The sheer scale of artistic grandeur in every room
The MET: A World Tour in One Building
The Metropolitan Museum of Art delivered on its promise - from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary installations. The European paintings wing alone could have occupied days of study.
Standing inches from Van Gogh's brushstrokes
Contemporary Meets Classic
Experiencing Takashi Murakami's explosive colors and pop art sensibility. A perfect contrast to classical works, showing how contemporary artists push boundaries while honoring tradition.
Murakami's flowers - joyful art at massive scale
The Spirit of the American West
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West revealed the artistic legacy of the American frontier. From Native American artifacts to cowboy culture, it's a unique perspective on American identity.
The intricate beadwork and storytelling in Native artifacts
Treasures of the Subcontinent
The Indian Museum (Imperial Museum of Calcutta) houses centuries of South Asian heritage. From Mughal miniatures to Bengali renaissance art, it's a journey through the artistic soul of India.
The delicate details in centuries-old miniature paintings
Every Museum Visit, Every Artwork, Every Story
These experiences aren't just stamps in a passport - they're the foundation of Chitra.art. Each museum taught me something different about how art should be preserved, presented, and shared. Now, I'm applying those lessons to create something new: bringing museum-quality analysis to private collections, starting with my own.
Because great art shouldn't just live behind museum glass - it should be studied, celebrated, and shared with the world.