A Message from the Artist
Hello, I'm Guneit Kaur Dhillon, and I'm excited to share my journey and passion with you through the lens of Quartrait. A British-born Sikh, I am firmly rooted in the nurturing embrace of Berkshire's landscapes. My life is a tapestry woven with threads of culture, emotion, and influences spanning continents.
From an early age, the world of portraiture captivated me, a love that has grown alongside my fascination with history. My desire to not just capture but retell the tales of powerful women – queens and maharanis alike – has become the heartbeat of my artistic expression. Figures such as Jind Kaur, Queen Elizabeth, different world's apart come together and have etched their stories on my canvas, guiding me to embrace life's complexities with grace.
From an early age, the world of portraiture captivated me, a love that has grown alongside my fascination with history. My desire to not just capture but retell the tales of powerful women – queens and maharanis alike – has become the heartbeat of my artistic expression. Figures such as Jind Kaur, Queen Elizabeth, different world's apart come together and have etched their stories on my canvas, guiding me to embrace life's complexities with grace.
Stepping into Blair Peach Primary School, where diversity flourished, I was enchanted by the symphony of cultures. This was where compassion and humanity took root, nurtured by the legacy of Blair Peach and shaping the very core of my moral compass. I then went to study at the UK's first Sikh School, Guru Nanak Sikh Academy of which my curiousity and love for the Sikh faith developed and strengthened. I owe a huge amount to this part of my life and it has genuinely shaped me into the person I am today.
As I journeyed through life, family emerged as my unwavering anchor. Their love and encouragement fuel my creative path. By day, I traversed the corridors of the legal world, weaving a thread of creativity into the structured canvas of Law. Yet, during the quiet days of COVID, a transformation unfolded. The whisper of brushstrokes in the night blossomed into a global canvas of connection and artistic revelation.
But history isn't just my passion – it's my muse. The works of artists like Edwin Lord Weeks capture the essence of Amritsar, Jaipur, and corners of India, serving as both a guide and inspiration for my craft. The potent influence of photography, epitomized by the skilful portraits of Steve McCurry, has, unexpectedly, made me a better painter of portraits.
This journey has led me to remarkable souls, each contributing their unique chapter to my narrative. And this, my friend, marks but a stepping stone. I extend a heartfelt invitation – let's intertwine our stories, paint memories, and craft legacies that echo through time.
Quartrait welcomes you to a realm where brushstrokes breathe life into history, where portraits become vessels of emotion, and where art transcends geographical confines. Join me in this artistic odyssey, for within these strokes, stories thrive, memories endure, and legacies stand the test of time.
All my love and best wishes,Guneit Kaur Dhillon
As I journeyed through life, family emerged as my unwavering anchor. Their love and encouragement fuel my creative path. By day, I traversed the corridors of the legal world, weaving a thread of creativity into the structured canvas of Law. Yet, during the quiet days of COVID, a transformation unfolded. The whisper of brushstrokes in the night blossomed into a global canvas of connection and artistic revelation.
But history isn't just my passion – it's my muse. The works of artists like Edwin Lord Weeks capture the essence of Amritsar, Jaipur, and corners of India, serving as both a guide and inspiration for my craft. The potent influence of photography, epitomized by the skilful portraits of Steve McCurry, has, unexpectedly, made me a better painter of portraits.
This journey has led me to remarkable souls, each contributing their unique chapter to my narrative. And this, my friend, marks but a stepping stone. I extend a heartfelt invitation – let's intertwine our stories, paint memories, and craft legacies that echo through time.
Quartrait welcomes you to a realm where brushstrokes breathe life into history, where portraits become vessels of emotion, and where art transcends geographical confines. Join me in this artistic odyssey, for within these strokes, stories thrive, memories endure, and legacies stand the test of time.
All my love and best wishes,Guneit Kaur Dhillon
Portrait Art and Commissions
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