Megha Nema

Monsoon seasons were magical, as my friends and I would have sailing competitions with paper boats. Scribbling was my cherished escape, be it on newspapers or sidewalk. Growing up in a small town in Central India, my family created a lively and vibrant environment, infused with the rich hues of Indian culture. My childhood was full of laughter, creativity, and endless encouragement from them, despite the neighborhood being restrictive and unsafe for girls. That sense of freedom and joy stayed with me.

Painting becomes journey to the subconscious, fueled by the warmth and authenticity of those early years. Bold colors and textures translate the excitement I felt as a child. Often, I place my heroes—mostly children—in magnificent areas, showcasing the contrast between their vulnerability and the vast world awaiting to be conquered. On my canvas, I create an unrestricted space for them and myself.

The first layer I put is using the color which allows me to connect with my emotion at that moment, building up layers using flat brushstrokes, to reveal an inseparable relationship between motion and sound of the surroundings. My process often includes scribbling the words from the songs or mantras playing in my head or in the ambience, i...

MFA

Singapore Tales – A Panorama Through Local Eyes at The Arts House, September 2024

Reform and Transform New Life Into Art by Miao Hua Chinese Art Society Singapore, August 2024

Mother’s Day Exhibition at South Beach Towers by Mama on Palette, May 2024

Affordable Art Fair (AAF) Singapore with Studio Fine Art Gallery; Nov 2023

Solo Charity Exhibition at BNP Paribas Bank for the aid of AWWA Singapore; Aug 2023

Voice of Art I at Ion Orchard Gallery; Apr 2023

AAF Singapore with Studio Fine Art Gallery; Nov 2022

Group Exhibition at Studio Fine Art Gallery, Singapore; 2022

Atelier5 collective display at Grids Coffee, Chinatown; 2022

The Substation with Cabaleiro Art and Atelier; 2019

AAF Singapore with Cabaleiro Art and Atelier; 2016

AAF Singapore with Cabaleiro Art and Atelier; 2015

Art Expo Malaysia; 2014

Art Expo Malaysia; 2013

Protsahan Charity exhibition at Goodman Arts Centre; 2014

Ion Orchard Gallery with Gnani Arts; 2013

AAF Singapore with The Gnani Arts; 2012


Publish

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Singapore In the Eyes of Mother Artists, SITE.MA, released in May, 2024, by Mama on Palette, a mother artist community

Curation

Singapore Tales – A Panorama Through Local Eyes at The Arts House, September 2024