Saudamini Madra

Artist | Mandalas & Geometric Drawing

Artist Statement

My work explores the meeting point between pattern and presence, the quiet moment when repetition becomes meditation and geometry begins to breathe. Rooted in South Asian traditions and architectural ornamentation, I reinterpret classical forms through a contemporary lens. I emphasize clean lines, balanced symmetry, and the organic imperfection of the human hand.

Each piece is rendered entirely by hand using archival pens and fine-line tools. The discipline of counting, spacing, and balancing thousands of lines turns repetition into focus, producing a design that records both time and intention.

My practice is both personal and cultural. It is an ongoing dialogue between heritage and reinterpretation. The detailed mandalas remind viewers to slow down and experience attention itself as a creative act.

Origin Story

I was born in New Delhi and raised in Chandigarh, India, and am now based in Durham, North Carolina. I studied Fine Arts at Panjab University and Leather Apparel Design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), training that developed into more than fifteen years in the fashion industry.

In 2017, I began a daily mandala practice focused on geometry, repetition, and hand-drawn detail. What started as a personal discipline evolved into a cohesive studio practice rooted in meditation. By 2019, I had consolidated my career around drawing, developing a body of work that bridges cultural memory with contemporary form. As I began sharing this work online, it resonated with a global community of artists, designers, and collectors drawn to its contemplative rhythm and precision.

Collaborations

What began as a personal studio practice grew into a substantial digital community, with more than 200,000 followers across social media platforms engaging with my work, process, and drawing philosophy. My audience includes artists, designers, collectors, and brand leaders, and has contributed to a sustained interest in commissions and collaborations.

My drawing practice has been commissioned by global brands and organizations for custom artworks and campaign-specific content. Recent collaborations include:

Adobe
Google
Sakura of America
Deep Indian Kitchen

Please contact for inquiries or media kit access: saudamini.mandala@gmail.com

Selected Press & Features

Life in Chandigarh
Artist Feature
Eat My News
Artist Interview
The Talented Indian
Artist Profile
Desi Girl Magazine
Artist Feature
Koh-i-Noor Magazine
Artist Interview

Selected Exhibitions & Art Fairs

  • CBS Sunday Morning, National Broadcast Artwork Exhibition Feature, 2024 View Feature
  • City of Raleigh Museum, Raleigh, North Carolina Commissioned Entryway Mural Installation, 2022 View Project
  • North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, North Carolina Selected Participant, Monster Drawing Rally, 2023 View Event
  • CenterFest Arts Festival, Durham, North Carolina Juried Exhibition, 2023–2025 View Festival

Stores & Resources

My shop contains originals and prints of my artwork. I also share a curated selection of the drawing tools and materials I use through my Amazon storefronts:

These resources are intended for beginners and artists alike who are interested in the materials behind the work.

Studio & Contact

For exhibitions, collaborations, commissions, workshops, or licensing inquiries, please contact:
saudamini.mandala@gmail.com

A full media kit is available on request.