Charusmitha Ram practices multiple art forms and has a particular love for ceramics. Currently she focuses on printmaking and teaches classes at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Her love of art grew during her school days in India. “I participated in many competitions [for visual arts],” recalled Ram. “The initial success I had in that really motivated me.” She obtained a fine arts degree before moving to Singapore and then Massachusetts. Ram said her work focuses on the immigrant experience and that she finds the process of art therapeutic. “When you work on something, you just totally get lost in it,” she said.

The Arts Residency, sponsored by realtor Alan Connell, is a regular Hopkinton Independent feature. Every other week, Hopkinton Independent staff selects an individual to highlight following consultation with leaders in the local arts community.