Art and science may appear to be on opposite ends of the pole, but there is always a bit of art involved in science and vice versa, believes doctor-turned-artist Dr Sushma Mahajan. “Albert Einstein was accomplished in so many art faculties and likewise, Leonardo da Vinci had such a brilliant scientific side to him. I feel these are mentally created boundaries and the challenge is to just transcend them,” she says referring to the great personalities as she talks about her own artistic endeavours and how one field does not restrict the other.
Dr Sushma Mahajan is currently serving as director of radiology, Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Hospital, Jaipur. Her artistic pursuits are a testament to the fact that both arts and science go hand in hand. Her recent exhibition ‘This Beautiful World’ features 35 watercolour paintings, from flora and fauna to landscapes and architectural wonders, that bring out the beauty of one’s surroundings through Dr Mahajan's eyes.
The collection also features European and Cuban architectural influences, including scenes of Bavarian castles, London pubs, the Adriatic coast, and Cuban streets. Her fascination with vintage cars was brought out in six compositions, while three portraits of young girls captured profound expressions. The doctor discovered her artistic skills during the lockdown in 2020.
Self-taught, she embraced watercolour painting, finding it a cathartic escape from her demanding professional life. “Working with cancer patients has.