Working with colours
Rajni Padaruth
By Rajni Padaruth
Published on 18th July, 2008
Some people possess a large stock of talent. Binity Kumari Appanah is one of them. She runs not only her business smoothly thanks to her determination and skill but also very ably reconciles her family and business lives.
Binity, 26, is a painter. She has been painting for the last10 years. Surprisingly, she hasn't followed any formal course.
“Painting is in me; it comes naturally,” she says.
Her interest in art began during her childhood. “Whenever something attracted my attention and appealed to me, I used to make a mental picture of it and later on I put it on paper,” explains Binity.
Painting, she says, helps her to reduce stress and keep her healthy and fit. “Working with colours brings happiness and joy to me. It’s really a very beautiful work and I like it. I must say, with this work, one can draw one’s feelings, experiences and imaginations on a canvas and can show it to others. In my paintings, I give importance to Mauritius, especially Chamarel, Le Morne, sunset views, rainbow in the sky, among others. I draw all these pictures on a piece of wood in the shape of the map of Mauritius,” she adds. Her husband, who is a carver, also helps her in the work.
Binity got married at the age of 17. She has a son who is also fond of painting. “My husband and I work together. We are both on the same wavelength. I think that, in a couple, one should always support the other. If husband and wife have good understanding, things become very easy,” she says.
Binity's work reflects purity of heart and inner feelings. She paints Mauritian sites on T-shirts that she sells only to the hotels around the island. “This work has a big scope in Mauritius. I work mostly with tourists and when they come to Mauritius they like to buy some souvenirs for their friends and families. It keeps their memories fresh,” adds Binity.
She believes that women must be financially independent. “Life is becoming more and more difficult. One can no longer rely only on one job. It’s not easy to survive on a single income in a family. The woman in a family can do something to supplement the family's income. I think every woman can earn her living. She does not have to work in an office only or for someone else. If she has the courage and willpower, she can start working at home and earn good income.
“Before starting any business, the person needs to think what she really wants to do. She can even exploit a talent she has. She can seek advice from different organisations, for instance, SEHDA, NICE, DBM, among others. The government is providing lots of facilities to encourage women entrepreneurship. In Mauritius, people can do many things and there are several ways to succeed and make one's life more rewarding,” she says.
Binity adds: “My husband and I started with carving and painting. Nowadays we run a shop. Entrepreneurs have one thing in common: they create successful business ventures by relying on their skills, abilities and passion. You don’t have to be a millionaire to achieve your goals in life. Just use your talents and energy, and you'll succeed.”
“Painting is in me; it comes naturally,” she says.
Her interest in art began during her childhood. “Whenever something attracted my attention and appealed to me, I used to make a mental picture of it and later on I put it on paper,” explains Binity.
Painting, she says, helps her to reduce stress and keep her healthy and fit. “Working with colours brings happiness and joy to me. It’s really a very beautiful work and I like it. I must say, with this work, one can draw one’s feelings, experiences and imaginations on a canvas and can show it to others. In my paintings, I give importance to Mauritius, especially Chamarel, Le Morne, sunset views, rainbow in the sky, among others. I draw all these pictures on a piece of wood in the shape of the map of Mauritius,” she adds. Her husband, who is a carver, also helps her in the work.Binity got married at the age of 17. She has a son who is also fond of painting. “My husband and I work together. We are both on the same wavelength. I think that, in a couple, one should always support the other. If husband and wife have good understanding, things become very easy,” she says.
Binity's work reflects purity of heart and inner feelings. She paints Mauritian sites on T-shirts that she sells only to the hotels around the island. “This work has a big scope in Mauritius. I work mostly with tourists and when they come to Mauritius they like to buy some souvenirs for their friends and families. It keeps their memories fresh,” adds Binity.
She believes that women must be financially independent. “Life is becoming more and more difficult. One can no longer rely only on one job. It’s not easy to survive on a single income in a family. The woman in a family can do something to supplement the family's income. I think every woman can earn her living. She does not have to work in an office only or for someone else. If she has the courage and willpower, she can start working at home and earn good income.
“Before starting any business, the person needs to think what she really wants to do. She can even exploit a talent she has. She can seek advice from different organisations, for instance, SEHDA, NICE, DBM, among others. The government is providing lots of facilities to encourage women entrepreneurship. In Mauritius, people can do many things and there are several ways to succeed and make one's life more rewarding,” she says.
Binity adds: “My husband and I started with carving and painting. Nowadays we run a shop. Entrepreneurs have one thing in common: they create successful business ventures by relying on their skills, abilities and passion. You don’t have to be a millionaire to achieve your goals in life. Just use your talents and energy, and you'll succeed.”