Lavanya Garg is a sustainability professional with extensive experience in the field and its many intersections. She is also a passionate reader and lifelong learner who finds comfort in books, personal spaces, and the little details that make a house feel like home.
She commissioned this digital oil painting to capture the feeling of home — something she rarely experienced growing up due to frequent relocations for her father’s job. This room, the longest she had ever stayed in one place, became her sanctuary, and she wanted to preserve the warmth and belonging it gave her.
The artwork brings her cherished space to life, bathed in golden sunrays and glowing fairy lights. Her cat, Razia, lounges beside a lovingly arranged stack of favorite books like Becoming by Michelle Obama, Am I There Yet? by Mari Andrew, Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans, The Wish Maker by Ali Sethi, and All About Love by bell hooks. Vibrant lilies add a serene touch, complementing the soft, inviting textures of the room.
These elements were meticulously illustrated to reflect the comfort, belonging, and nostalgia she wanted to preserve.
