Early Life and Education
Mosam Parekh is an Indian multidisciplinary artist, art trainer, and art therapist based in Bharuch, Gujarat, India. She holds a management degree in Human Resources and Travel & Tourism and a Diploma in Teacher Training.
She is also a certified trainer in Pen Mandala, Dot Mandala, Warli Art, and Pichwai Painting from Penkraft India and a certified Art Therapist. Her artistic interests are deeply rooted in Indian cultural traditions and creative expression.
Artistic Work
Mosam Parekh works across a wide spectrum of traditional and contemporary Indian art forms. Her artistic practice includes:
• Pen Mandala and Dot Mandala Art
• Warli Art
• Pichwai Painting
• Madhubani Art
• Zentangle and Doodling
• Botanical Art
Her artworks often draw inspiration from Indian mythology, spirituality, and nature, combining intricate patterns with symbolic storytelling that reflects both heritage and modern creative expression.
Teaching and Art Therapy
In addition to creating art, Mosam Parekh is actively involved in teaching and community outreach. She conducts online and offline workshops in Mandala art, Warli art, Pichwai painting, doodling, and Zentangle.
She also integrates art therapy into her practice, helping individuals experiencing trauma, stress, and depression use creative expression as a form of emotional healing. Her work highlights the importance of art as a therapeutic tool for emotional well-being.
Social and Community Initiatives
Mosam Parekh has contributed to several community-focused art initiatives.
Under her Rang Shree Project (2025–26), she has conducted art training workshops at Juvenile Justice Homes for Girls, teaching participants to create hand-painted MDF products such as bookmarks, pen holders, and tea coasters.
She has also conducted workshops for differently-abled individuals and marginalized communities, including a Dot Mandala Art training program for partially blind students and teachers at the Blind People’s Association in Ahmedabad.
Awards and Recognition
Mosam Parekh has received numerous national and international recognitions for her contributions to traditional art and art education. Some of her notable awards include:
• Indian Artist Award (2025) – Bharat Art Society
• M. F. Hussain Award (2025) – Bharat Art Society
• Inspiring Woman Artist Award (2025) – Herstory Times
• Raja Ravi Varma Award (2024) – Bharat Art Society
• Asia Talent Award (2024) for Traditional and Mandala Art
• International Achiever Award (2024) – Gyan Uday Foundation
• National Arts Award (2024) – Indian Literature and Art Society
She has also been recognized among Asia’s Most Influential Women Artists (2025) and has received several honours for promoting art education and cultural heritage.
Workshops and Projects
Mosam Parekh regularly conducts art workshops and training programs for students and communities.
Some of her notable initiatives include:
• Rang Shree Project (2025–26) – Art training for girls in juvenile justice homes
• Dot Mandala workshop for visually impaired students in Ahmedabad
• Art workshops for specially-abled children in Bharuch
• Training sessions on Mandala, Warli, and Pichwai art
Media and Publications
Mosam Parekh’s work and interviews have appeared in various magazines and publications, including Heights of Success Magazine and several cultural art publications and gallery platforms that highlight emerging artists and traditional art forms.