Darshana Patel

Darshana Patel is a mixed media artist specializing in ceramics, printmaking, and handcrafted jewelry.  

Through creating art that is functional and useful, she enhances the human experience by elevating everyday objects like the lowly bowl or simple vase to its utmost beauty.  

Darshana Patel’s artwork is inspired by the organic forms, colors found in nature and often-incorporating subtle symbolism representative of Ms. Patel’s childhood in her native India.

After relocating to the United States, Darshana Patel completed her Masters in Art Education at New York University.  At NYU she studied printmaking under the tutelage of internationally renowned master printmaker Krishna Reddy.

The artist lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. Darshana Patel finds time to volunteer with several charitable organizations. She teaches at Ceramics and Printmaking at Mesa Art Center.