Gomathi Shiva

ARTIST STATEMENT

“I believe in fearless, honest and subtle expressionism to celebrate the power of emotions”
Painting has always been the way in which I express myself; show the world what I see and what I feel. Oddly, I feel more at ease expressing the deepest layer of my thoughts through paintings than through words.
As an artist based in the United Arab Emirates & India and being a true wanderlust at heart, I have had the pleasure to meet and interact with many people with differing thoughts, opinions, beliefs and faith. It is this exposure coupled with my own thoughts and ideas that I express through colors in my paintings.
For this exhibition, I wish to celebrate the power of freedom and choice. Particularly, my thought on Feminism, Race, Stereotypes and the Ideal World is depicted through my paintings. It’s your choice now to perceive it the way you want.

About

Gomathi Shiva,
a child hood art enthusiast and an adventurist, created a few portrait paintings as early as from the age of 5. Having moved various countries in the Gulf from Oman to UAE, Qatar and back in UAE, Gomathi had been capturing quite a few interesting facets of life and associated cultures in the Region.

Her paintings are influenced by Art,...

I am a self-taught artist from India. I have participated in many National and International exhibitions across the UAE, India, Sri Lanka and China. I have gained tremendous knowledge and experience owing to the exposure. My paintings are influenced by art, nature, culture and are an attempt to portray emotions that connect and touch the lives of people. I have also been doing customized paintings, portrait paintings and sketching as required to suit the needs of the customers / art enthusiasts. However, Realism and Surrealism Oil paintings are my forte.

Awards
1. One of the Top 10 Finalists, Emerging Artist Competition organized by World Art Dubai. Additionally, my painting was chosen to be displayed at World Art Dubai, Dubai World Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (3rd – 6th April 2019).
2. Silver Award, Best Artist Category, 5th Edition, Kalaa Spandan Art Fair, (23rd – 26th November 2018).
3. Finalist, Painting Category, The Global Art Awards, (21st November 2018).
4. Finalist, Best New Comer Category, The Global Art Awards, (17th November 2017).
5. Finalist, Portrait Category, The Global Art Awards, (17th November 2017).
6. Finalist, Conceptual Art, The Global Art Awards, (17th November 2017).
7. WINNER, Noon Art Awards 2...

A. India
1. Indian Art Festival, Worli, 2020 (Solo Exhibition).
2. Jaipur Art Expo, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 2019.
3. Divyaman Studio and Gallery, Noida, 2019.
4. Kala Spandan, Mumbai, 2019
5. Kalasapandan Art Exhibition, Worli, Mumbai 2018 (Solo Exhibition).
6. The Capital Group Art Exhibition, Artizen Art Gallery, Delhi, 2018.
7. Vinnyasa Gallery Chennai, Affordable Art Exhibition, Chennai, 2016 and 2015.
8. Indian Art Exhibition, Worli, Mumbai 2014.

B. Srilanka
9. Enlightenment International Art Exhibition, Colombo, 2019.
10. 3rd International and National Art Exhibition, J.D.A Pereira Art Gallery, Colombo, 2018.
11. Shorong Art Group Exhibition, Nugegoda, 2018.


C. Nepal
12. Nepal Art Festival, Kathmandu, 2019.

D. China
13. Shanghai International Art Fair, National Exhibition and Convention Centre. Shanghai, 2019

E. United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah)

14. World Art Dubai Exhibition, Dubai World Trade Centre, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2015.
15. Women's Empowerment Art Exhibition, Arab Cultural Centre, Sharjah, 2018.
16. International Women's day Exhibition, Sheraton, Sharjah, 2018.
17. Touch of Heritage, Manarat Al Sadiyat, Abu Dhabi, 2017.
18. Cartoon Art Gallery, Dubai 2016 a...