The Art of the Red Kettle: Deepa Sampath
With over 50 successful gallery exhibits, Deepa is a self-taught seasoned professional artist. She focuses on the sensual nature of art, aiming to depict the complications of life through a combination of color, texture and symbolism. She has more than 10 years of experience in painting using mediums like acrylic, oil, watercolor, coffee, wine etc. She is located in Madison and has participated in various gallery exhibits around Madison and throughout Wisconsin including nearby states.
Why did you want to participate in The Art of the Red Kettle?
To express myself and to be able to give back to my community while doing so.
What is your favorite aspect of The Salvation Army?
Their mission to help people from various aspects of life. I love their ONE ARMY, ONE MISSION, ONE MESSAGE vision.
How did you first learn of The Salvation Army?
Through news channels and word of mouth from the people around me.
What is your inspiration for your kettle art design?
Everyone should get an equal opportunity irrespective of where you come from. Art is like a light which illuminates any given space.
We would like to follow your progress. What are your social media channel handles?
Available through Facebook.
My Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeepaColorsOfLife/
Each day until the Milwaukee County Red Kettle Kickoff, we will feature each of the artists participating in The Art of the Red Kettle. At the end of our friendly competition, there will be three artists who win the titles of Most Social Media Likes, Most Funds Raised, and Most Creative. You can help us decide! On November 9th, we will post a photo album of each artist's kettle. You can vote for your favorite kettle by liking that kettle's photo. If you'd like to help the artists raise the most funds, you can visit: salar.my/KETTLEART and donate to your favorite kettle. Funds will support The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign which supports over 80 programs and services throughout Milwaukee County. Thank you for supporting The Salvation Army and local artists.