Patel is a seasoned artist and he works in contemporary and semi-abstract art forms. He likes to depict the beauty of various manmade objects like utensils, knives, pots etc in his work. Sharing his feelings following the announcement, Patel said, “I try to find new interpretations of these objects. The beautiful characters of these objects attract me. As for the award, I would say it gives me a kick to do better work, it boosts my zest and works as catalyst.”