I am visiting Austria for an art Exhibition in Linz during the month of March.

Artist and Natural Builder from India. My Brother and I for the past three years have been living in a remote village in Rishikesh, India with just 6 houses and we have handsculpted a mud house ourselves with the help of the travellers, volunteers and friends! Check photos :)

I love creating things and learning new skills and knowing new kinds of people. As an artist I create in mediums like ceramic, printmaking, tech based media. www.anshkumar.art for more.

I believe we all can increase the amount of kindness and creativity in this world by just making someone smile and feel positive about themselves.

Lets grow together!

This is my first trip to europe and first outside India. So I want take every opportunity to add to my self and my personality.

instagram-@k_ansh

I have a lot to learn and a lot more to experience.
Excited for the experience that come my way!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To grow as a person and as a traveller. I want to meet new people and cultures. Hosting so many people on workaway over the last three years, I finally get to be on the other side again! I am excited with least expectations.

Interests

I have always believed in learning by experience.. I have been a self learnt artist be it ceramics, printmaking, digital art and even natural building.

I love hikes and nature! I have been to a few treks in India and even Europe and Thailand, that has increased my love to travel and hike.

I recently did my advanced scuba diving course in koh Tao. Just mind blowing, the life under water.

Love to get to know new people and their stories.
Helps me grow as a person.

I want to help and be a kinder, more compassionate person.

• arts
• architecture
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• beer
• coffee
• animation
• philosophy
• beaches
• life
• trekking
• learning languages
• creativity
• brainstorming
• love
• new friends
• motion design
• creating art
• sharing stories
• video editing
• natural building
• motion graphics
• design thinking
• love animals
• learning about different cultures
• helping others
• movies and series
• sharing experiences
• memories
• celebrating
• hiking in the mountains
• ellen show
• discussing ideas

Music, Movies, and Books

I would love to explore authentic bands and music that are a part of the culture.

Indian music surely....

Robbie williams, beegees, coldplay, john denver, frank sinatra, elvis etc.

Books more of auto/biographies and creative ones.
Steve jobs, barack obama, abdul kalam, David beckham.
Current favourite - the choice of should and must.

Animated films, wreck it ralph, inside out, cars Also- inception, MCU, FLASH, GAME OF THRONES, office, himym, friends, black mirror, narcos, sheldon.

My current favourites are some art films and web series'.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Built a mudhouse with my brother- with our own hands!

Exhibited at the Miami Bienalle!

Scuba diving!

Travelled solo in Europe for 8months!

I travelled to kedarkantha, a 7 day snow trek.
Triund and kheerganga - day treks.

The breathtaking views at the top of the himalayas is what I have seen and the experience is mindblowing.

I have waited all night and Captured the stars in some beautiful destinations.

Helped a lot of creative people with ideas and creating something.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some Hindi Maybe and a lot of technology stuff. Obviously the culture of india. Food being the best part!

I always leave a momento with some good doodles and polaroid pics... Of stories and memories we make together.

Any ideas you have, I can brainstorm and build up on it. Help you create something.

All I have is all you get to extract. As many stories I have. The growth i have seen in myself with change of a person even at this young age. Discussions on relationship, work, football, movies, photography, vlogs, design...... Goes on.

I would like to learn anything you can offer. Languages for sure... Why not... Cooking? Yes! I am a clean slate.

Sharing memories and maybe some gifts? Every season is Santa season.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer a good conversation, cool some food. A good experience and all my skills and knowledge. I would love take the best out of all of us.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, India