Hi, I'm Manasi Barve, a creative soul who believes art is a great source of energy to enlighten mind with positiveness. Hence the name Oorja (Oorja (ऊर्जा) is a Sanskrit word that denotes energy or vitality).

 

​After more than a decade of shaping digital experiences as a user experience designer, I decided to take a step back and explore something deeply personal and fulfilling. Through the tactile, hands-on nature of textured art, I’ve found new ways to express emotions and stories, creating pieces that engage the eyes, the touch and also the soul.

You can check my youtube channel/Instagram handle for more on the work that I do and some simple DIYs -​​