A graduate in MBA, Manpreet embarked on a unique artistic journey, establishing the 'Ruh-e-Sukoon' Art Studio. Her artistic endeavor began after a personal challenge - her mother's paralysis.

Expanding on the concept that each color holds a narrative, Manpreet Bhamrah found her true calling as a visual artist. Now, she is the owner of the ‘Ruh-e-Sukoon’ Art Studio.

Manpreet has been into visual art for the past 10 years.

Hailing from Dehradun, a city in the foothills of the Himalayas, Manpreet is an MBA graduate and had been teaching Finance and Marketing before her life took an unexpected turn. Her mother, who is also an artist, was affected by a paralysis stroke. Broken by the sight of her not being able to speak, Manpreet became her voice and started putting her artistic work into practice, something that she learned from her mother.

In an attempt to carry on the legacy of her artist mother, she started her own studio under the name ‘Ruh-e-Sukoon’. Through this, she connected with people conducting art therapy sessions and attending various art exhibitions.

Manpreet mainly focuses on women's empowerment, which can be seen in her art and writings. She aims to break away from the shackles of patriarchal and conservative society norms and has a message to give to the society we live in.

Recalling her childhood, Manpreet says she completed her graduation from Dehradun. She used to travel a lot to Mussoorie and Rishikesh. She was more connected with her grandparents during her childhood.

Manpreet says she was inspired to do something that can be felt through the eyes and chose visual art as a medium to express things. She laments that art is connected more to the elite class because not everyone can afford it. She wants to break the barrier and try to make art accessible to people in small cities so everyone can understand and appreciate it.

Manpreet says she has been attached to Urdu because of her grandfather. There was a time when, in order to find peace in her life,  she used to read a lot. Somehow the word ‘Ruh-e-sukoon’ came into her mind, and it resonated with her.

Manpreet tells us that during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people started prioritizing mental health, she helped people with art therapy, giving them a platform to express themselves.

When asked about her role models, Manpreet says she took inspiration from her mother to enter the field of visual art. Furthermore, she also considers her nine year old daughter her role model, as she is the best critic of her work. Professionally, she takes inspiration from Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter.

The quote that inspires her is "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better."

Advising aspiring artists, Manpreet says art is a journey and dedication is the key. Daily practice is mandatory in order to perfect the skill. She says that there is a positive change in the field of art as people are now more into it professionally.

Manpreet says she is a self-taught artist, and it is more challenging. However, she observed and absorbed the art of other people and worked hard to become a good artist.

Sharing her achievements, Manpreet says she was the first one in her family who ventured out and studied at a boarding school, which was an achievement for her. Manpreet feels she has come a long way in her artistic journey and feels proud of herself.

Her advice to the youth resonates with her love for reading - a simple yet profound suggestion to learn more and expand horizons.