Srishti Dass (b. 1999) is an abstract painter and drawer based in New York. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in 2021, she currently works in Brooklyn, creating works that blend introspection and the world around her. Originally from New Delhi, India, Dass draws inspiration from her environment, where people, places, colors, and nature influence her art. Through intricate pattern-making and the use of symbols, she seeks to bridge her inner anxieties with the outer world, offering viewers a chance to explore their own inner thoughts.

Dass's work delves into the micro and macro systems of nature—systems that have evolved over centuries and are studied and replicated by humans in architecture and other constructs. These works invite a meditation on the tension between grand structures, such as domes and columns, and the small, intricate details that build them. This juxtaposition underscores our sense of smallness within these monumental environments, mirroring the delicate balance between detail and vastness.

For Dass, pattern-making is more than a method; it is a way of tapping into subconscious thought. The repetitive motion becomes meditative, allowing the mind to wander freely. She creates rhythmic harmony in the work, leaving spaces for each viewer to interpret the piece uniquely. While Dass pursues personal exploration in her art, she equally encourages viewers to experience and connect with her work in their own way, offering them room to find their own meaning and stories within the patterns. This interplay between personal and universal experience is central to her artistic practice.