Etc. Artist Talk: Jemisha Maadhavji

Join the online talk with THIS LINK

This month, our artist interview series will see Draw’s Jake Spicer talking with figurative painter Jemisha Maadhavji.  The event is free and everybody is welcome, so please feel free to share this link as widely as you would like. 

About Jemisha Maadhavji 

Jemisha Maadhavji (b. 1996) is a Leicester-based figurative painter who explores individuals from different cultural backgrounds, personalities and gender, through symbolism and narrative. Her work follows a poetic journey where she is in search for beauty.  Maadhavji's subject matters are a result of a huge influence in bold colours and patterned fabric - the subjects often have a personal connection with the clothing due to their culture, profession or solely because of their personality. 

Maadhavji’s work has been exhibited at art fairs and exhibitions across the UK, including Nottingham Castle Museum, Mall Galleries and The Other Art Fair. A graduate of De Montfort University, she was awarded both the Christopherson Collection Award and the Two Queens Graduate Award, and has had features in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. In 2023, she was the featured artist in an episode of Extraordinary Portraits on BBC1. 

Above artwork: The Golden Boy, 30x40cm, Jemisha Maadhavji, 2022

How to join

If you'd like to join the online talk via Zoom you just need to click the link above on the day of the talk - your image will not be visible on screen and you will be able to type questions for our guest artist.  

Past Etc. talks

You can find all of our past interviews on our YouTube channel HERE. Thank you to our Patreon supporters for providing the support and funding for these free talks! 

Supporting the sessions 

Draw's Etc. programme of artist talks are free to attend and are funded by the Draw Patreon, with the artists paid for taking part. If you enjoy these talks, and would like to support them to continue, why not become a supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £4+VAT per month.  You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more.