Meet the Artist:
Born in India and now based in New Zealand. Though I graduated in Computer Science, my childhood passion for art never faded. After a successful career as a Software Engineer, I'm now embracing my true calling as an artist.
Artist’s statement:
Rashi Shandiliya: Where obsession meets art, creating masterpieces that inspire and awe.
My approach is rooted in theme-based and figurative realism, where I strive to create paintings that are both visually striking and thought-provoking.
My artwork reference cultural heritage, inner feelings, and the relationships that shape our sense of self and community.Through my pieces, I examine the complexities of human forms and the ways in which they interact with the world around them.
Awards:
• Winner, STUFF ART AOTEAROA GOLD AWARD - Highly Commended, 2024 - "Draupadi in Mahabharat"
Awarded by THE AUCKLAND ART SHOW
Category: Painting
• Winner, NZ Punjabi Painting Competition, 2023 - "Treaty-based Multicultural Future"
Awarded by Radio Spice NZ
Category: Painting
More artwork by Rashi
Swastika - Auspicious symbol in Hindu tradition
Kia ora Aotearoa
Possession of the keys
Love & Modern Times
Aghor Panth - Finding Purity in the Filthiest
Meditate
Morning Prayer
When India meets New Zealand
Spring
Title - Not only a Red Dot Bindi but a Feather too
The Woman Bright Bold Benevolent
Human Connections
Offering water to Tulsi
Scribble sketch art
Animal furr
My New Year Resolution
Untitled
A Moment of Introspection
Once Upon a Time
Materialistic to Spiritual Transformation
The Red Curtain
Sita Desires the Magic Deer
Constitution of India
Woman portrait
Untitled
Landscape
The Rage of Draupadi
Devil's Lady
Commission - Portrait
After Roar
Commission - Landscape
Live Painting at the Wedding
Art Workshop - Auckland Library
Live Painting on Christmas 2024
Commission work - portrait
Painting workshop for kids
School Holiday Activity
4 weeks of drawing classes
Painting Classes
Coatesville Art in the Garden, Live Art Demonstration
TASTE OF ART BATTLE, Live painting in public
Live sketch at Beach
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