"This collection WTHIN MY REACH combines my continued fascination of perspective, space, depth along with an element of fantasy and dreams. Textures continue to dominate my works.

Templed halls, rows of ancient pillars, deep shaded forests--all invite the viewers to forget their stresses and troubles and take shelter in their cool interiors and comforting shade.

Women and little girls turn their back to the worries of this everyday world leaving their baggage behind(often represented by "chappals") and walk into their place of solace.

In some works the shadows cast by women represent the worries they are shedding as they walk towards light.

Faint mysterious clouds float in the midst of these interiors with different subtle motifs hidden between them--butterflies, kites, books, toys etc.

These signify hidden dreams and hopes---- dreams of freedom, dreams of joy, dreams of success, dreams of a better tomorrow, dreams of a better education, happy childhood memories etc.

Little girls dart between these pillars and trees playing hide and seek with their dreams. Some reach out to play with their imaginary motifs.

The sun series FIRE IN THE SKY with the energy of the sun captured in blazing reds, crimson, yellows and oranges also form part of my collection.

This series has a feeling of hope,of pursuing and fulfilling your desires, of tranquility and of positivity.

There is a feeling that all your dreams are "within your reach"....

JAYA JAVERI