1970–1975 — M.A. in English Literature, specializing in 19th-century American Literature, Meerut University, India

  1. 1970–1975 — Kala Kendra, the Art School, Dehra Dun, India

  2. 1970–1976 — Doctorate thesis: The Influence of the Veda on Twentieth Century American Literature, Meerut University

  3. 1975–1980 — Lecturer in English Literature, University level, New Delhi, India

  4. 1980 — Immigrated to the United States

  5. 1991–1995 — Restored The Moline Commercial Club (1912) and The Spencer House (1865)

  6. 1996 — Founded the Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions (501(c)(3)) — www.qcinstitute.org

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Selected Exhibitions

  • 2016–2017 – Black and White, Phoenix Art Gallery, Moline, IL.

  • 2012–2015 – Exhibited at Art.net

  • 2012 – Women in Contemporary Society (solo), Chicago, IL.

  • 2009 – Veena’s Art (solo), Hirschen Hotel, Neiderdorf, Zurich, Switzerland.

  • 2008 – Veena’s Art (solo), Hirschen Hotel, Neiderdorf, Zurich, Switzerland.

  • 2007 – Veena’s Art (solo), Shenyang and Beijing, China.

  • 2001 – Mahima: The Subtlety of Divine Design (solo), Dubuque, IA.

  • 2000 – Veena’s Art (solo), Dubuque, IA.

  • Multiple exhibitions in India

Veena is the artist’s name of Narveen Singh Aryaputri, an independent scholar and painter. Her work bridges cultural memory, spiritual traditions, and contemporary expression.

Born in India and later making her home in the United States, Veena’s creative journey has always been about weaving the threads of East and West. Her paintings reflect the depth of Vedic philosophy, the beauty of nature, and the resilience of the human spirit.

She is also the founder of the Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, where she explores the intersections of art, literature, and healing.

You can contact her directly at Veenasart.us@gmail.com

About Veena

Veena is the artist’s name of Narveen Singh Aryaputri, an independent scholar, painter, and cultural activist. Her work bridges scholarship, art, and spiritual traditions.

Veena focuses on Yantra: the geometrical patterns used during meditation. Some of her learnings is listed

📧 Email: Veenasart.us@gmail.com

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