Nandana Suresh's school of art is the universal world of Nature

Nandana Suresh is 14 years old, a student in Grade 9 at Leaders Private School, Sharjah, and is already an artist well-known in the UAE's art circles.

- Muhammad Yusuf, Features Writer

"My work celebrates the beauty and essence of Nature," Nandana says. "Through various mediums, I aim to capture its harmony, light, and colour, evoking a sense of connection and reflection." Her parents discovered her passion for art even when she was very young. This, plus the encouragement and guidance she receives from the art teachers in her school, strongly motivate her.

She works in different styles and experiments with various mediums including coloured pencils, water colour, acrylics and oil. She participates in exhibitions and workshops and attends classes by established artists, to polish her skills. She also takes tips from reference books and attends online tutorials, to learn new techniques. Practicing sketching is a daily routine for her.

A few of the exhibitions she has taken part in include Create 2.0 Inter School Art Exhibition & Competition by Artoze (2023); UAE Wonders Unveiled - Love for the UAE Kids' Art Exhibition by Reem Art Gallery (2024); Tranquility - Celebrating Nature's Beauty Art Exhibition by Hayat Arts (2024); Artara 24 Art Exhibition by Jazz Rockers at Al Jalila Cultural Center (2024); Global Art Fusion - Art Beyond Boundaries Art Exhibition by Dubai International Art Center (2024); and Art of Belonging Art Exhibition by Hayat Arts/Cross Borders Gallery (2025).