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Swati Palekar
Swati Palekar is an Indian-born visual folk artist currently based in Singapore, with an interest in endangered Indian Folk/Tribal art. She founded Swayam Folkart in 2012 after a decade-long career in financial services.
Intrigued by the vibrancy of ethnic South Asian art, her foray into the industry began with her research into the technical elements of ‘Mithila’ art. Swati prides herself on her holistic approach to the study of art, opting to gain a solid grounding in the cultural history and technical peculiarities of her styles of focus. Her current areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, Mithila, Pattachitra, Gond, and Kalamkari art.
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Swati’s Artworks
90 × 60cm
Acrylic on canvas
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I created this piece to celebrate the Tree of Life—a universal symbol representing the deep interconnectedness of all living beings, nature, and the divine. Executed in the traditional Kalamkaristyle, the composition features an abundance of playful wildlife, stylized birds, and intricate geometric borders. This contemporary folk artwork offers global collectors a highly detailed, tapestry-like focal point that radiates harmony, vitality, and the thriving abundance of the natural world.
60 × 76cm
Acrylic on canvas
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I created this artwork to celebrate Kamadhenu, the sacred cosmic cow of abundance and maternal grace. Showcasing my Maharashtrian heritage, I adorned her human visage with our region's iconic bridal nath and bugadi ear accents, radiating absolute peace and serenity. This painting beautifully blends my cultural roots with a contemporary folk aesthetic, offering global collectors a universal symbol of prosperity and protective energy.
120 x 150 cm
Mixed media on canvas
90 x 60 cm
Acrylic on wooden board
76 × 60cm
Acrylic on canvas
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I created this artwork to portray Lakshmi Ganesha, a divine form representing ultimate prosperity. He sits flanked by his consorts, Riddhi (Wealth) and Siddhi (Spiritual Wisdom). In Indian philosophy, when these powers accompany Ganesha, the goddess of fortune, Lakshmi, is fully manifested. Deeply inspired by traditional Kalamkari styling, this contemporary folk piece offers global collectors a universal symbol of balanced abundance, auspicious fortune, and creative flow.
60 × 76cm
Acrylic on canvas
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I created this piece to celebrate Shakti—the universal cosmic energy of divine feminine power. Here, Tulja Bhavani, a deity from my native Maharashtra, India, commands a turbulent storm flanked by guarding golden lions. Wearing traditional Maharashtrian heritage ornaments like the pearl-studded nath and bugadi, her serene face contrasts with her formidable weapons. This modern folk artwork shares my regional roots through a global symbol of courage and resilience.
76 x 61 cm
Mixed media on canvas
122 × 152 cm
Mixed media on canvas