Press and Podcasts
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A United Response to COVID-19—an Artist’s Perspective
The World United, the cover art for this special supplement issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, was among those finalists. Vasundhara Tolia, who created this image, took a somewhat different approach from other artists.
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Feel the warmth in this summer-themed online exhibition of art and writing
From a stylistic perspective, Vasu is a contemporary artist who draws on reality but abstracts it. Her language veers toward semi-abstract forms, achieved by blurring some of the details and creating art that is subject to the viewer’s sensations. Her representations of nature are vibrant and impressionistic, preferring to evoke rather than represent subjects in a literal way.
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Rising Stars: Meet Vasu Tolia - Voyage Michigan Magazine
Having started with traditional objective art, I am now drawn toward abstract imagination. Acrylic paints and paper collages are my forte. I layer with paint, scrape it, add lines with charcoal, oil pastels, and ink-pens and let my imagination flow. Then the strokes, lines, and vibrant colors fill in the blanks.
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Canvas Rebel: Meet Vasu Tolia
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Vasu Tolia a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
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Meet Vasundhara Tolia | Visual artist, physician
If I reflect on my journey, transitioning from an academic physician and researcher to an artist in retirement, it is not my inclination to vocalize personal accomplishments. Because I have been raised with modest, reserved cultural values, extolling my own story publicly does not come naturally.
Featured Podcast
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Lost in the Groove Podcast
Episode 209: Interview with Artist Vasu Tolia.
Discover Dr. Vasu Tolia's transformative journey from physician to artist.
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Season of Self Love
"How Art Can Transform and Empower"
Exploring creativity, mindfulness, and the power of self-love.
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Upcoming Podcasts
Design Your Legacy Podcast (Releasing soon)
"Crafting Legacies Through Healing and Art"
Donations
My artistic journey is deeply intertwined with causes close to my heart. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of my original artworks is donated to three charities I am committed to, and you can choose that option at checkout.
Charities I Donate to:
No Shame on U , Ted Lindsay Foundation & Lift Up the Vulnerable
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