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STAR : What artists inspire you .What is the source of inspiration. ANUJA.S: My work has drawn an inspiration from Madhubani paintings. Its bright colours attracted me. Madhubani painting has origin from the place called Mithila region of India and Nepal. Painting are usually done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments .They have unique and decorative too. Mostly geometrical patterns and symbolic characters are used particularly depicting the ritualistic and traditional culture of India ,such as birth or marriage, and festivals, such as Holi, Kali Puja, Durga Puja and other importants aspects of our tradition .I am drawn to the indian tradition and felt the subject and style stimulating enough to explore further . STAR: What are you working on now, and what are your plans for the fu- ture? ANUJA.S: I am working on black and white designs now. In future, I want to cre- ate more attractive and inspiring works with bright colors and also natural pigments.I wish to experiment with colors and develop more beautiful designs.