me & myself Painting

Shubhi Gupta was born in 1981 in India, and now lives and works in Singapore. Her oil paintings capture everyday moments in still lives and portraiture. Each piece is nostalgic and relatable, allowing the viewer to make a personal connection. Her works transcend the limitations that human differences can have on our ability to connect with each other, as each piece relates directly to a universal human experience. Her painting connects with the viewer as if they are looking at his own self from outside, both physically and emotionally. She often does not paint people’s faces, this way she detaches them from their identities. She does it in such a way that the viewer cannot stop wondering if it is done intentionally and meant to convey a larger message. She comes with an idea that race can obstruct people’s acceptance. It can restrict the viewer’s thought to specific religion or nationality. She wants the viewer to encounter her work beyond these limits. As she believes these limits are drawn by society and human psychology does not vary across races. ​In her art practice so far she has realized that her life revolves around the people, places, and objects around her and subconsciously they have become an integral part of her work. ​In her art practice so far she has realized that her life revolves around the people, places, and objects around her and subconsciously they have become an integral part of her work. Portraying everyday life in her work does not make her feel the need for isolation to emerge with an idea. The time which she spends with them and the thoughts which come to her mind later reflects on her work. She is also passionate about reading. She likes to read nonfictions as they help her understand human nature better. Reading helps her reflect her thoughts better. It gives her a sense of understanding and maturity. Also, during the composition phase of her work, she thinks deeply about the concept and the message behind the work.