My name is Viplov, and I am an artist based in Toronto. I create from the philosophy that the greatest thrill lies in following one’s own wind and overcoming obstacles.

Animation, films, and books were the first mediums through which I began to make sense of the world. Western, Japanese, Indian, European—really anything and everything I could find. I was able to feel the artists of those mediums communicating with me through their lines, colors, and pictures. Before I knew it, I had begun learning their secret language.

Dragon Ball Z and Aladdin were my earliest interactions with animation. The authenticity of the emotions that the characters experienced felt deeper than those of real people. As an adult, I began to realize that the underlying structure followed the archetypal stories of history and myths.

In both India and Canada, I attended universities that were fairly new and specific in their approach to education. Srishti (Bengaluru) helped me develop critical thinking, investigating abstract ideas and identifying their weight, impact, and effect. CEA (Vancouver) had a similar intensity towards developing the skills and techniques of visual storytelling. The fundamentals of quality filmmaking and animation were extensively refined. Along with this broader education, I’ve spent many years taking specialized drawing courses, focusing extensively on human anatomy and classical drawing. I continue to prioritize learning as a lifetime practice.

The advantage of being a multidisciplinary artist is that you get the opportunity to learn from the inner workings of many organizations, both big and small, and how they approach their audience.

I've worked with many animation, advertisement, design, and film studios, as well as publishing houses, both young and established. Start-ups and insanely talented experts have given me an arsenal of techniques up my sleeve, which I use to bring the greatest works of art into existence.

As creation is a spiritual offering, I create with utmost precision and the highest achievable effort.