Neena Buxani

Neena Buxani is an Indian-American artist who was raised on the border of Mexico in Brownsville, Texas. She currently resides in Austin, Texas with her husband and two boys. Neena's educational and professional background is diverse. She has a B.S. in Advertising and Speech Communications and an M.S. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as a Gemological Certification from GIA. She has worked as a substance abuse counselor, jewelry buyer, loan officer, jewelry store owner and general manager for a hotel. Her multifaceted background and multicultural upbringing has helped to shape her vision as a self- taught artist.

Neena’s work has been featured in various publications such as Create! Magazine, all SHE makes Magazine, the Friend of the Artist Book, EASTside Magazine, the Bluehost Artist Spotlight, the KXAN Artist Spotlight, the Brown State of Mind Blog, and CandyFloss Magazine. Her paintings have been represented by Tommy Bahama Home, PxP Contemporary, Austin Art Garage and Showfields. She has served as a curator for “Celebrations” in Texas State University and her work has been on display at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Bachelor of Science in Advertising
Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications
Master of Science in Social Work
Gemologist Certified by GIA

Solo Exhibits:
Sept. 10 – Oct. 15, 2022 “Nature in Vogue” at the Dougherty Arts Center (Austin, TX)
April 6 – July 9, 2022 “The Art of Gemology” at the Bradfield Gallery of Fine Art of the Arts Council of Brazos Valley (College Station, TX)
Jan. 2022 – Mar. 2022 “A Sari Draped World” at the Asian American Resource Center (Austin, TX)
Aug. 2021 ATXGals Open House (Austin, TX) Featured Artist
Dec. 2020 to May 2021 Austin Bergstrom International Airport- Colony Park Gallery & Clarksville Gallery (Austin, TX)
Feb. 2020 Louis Shanks Furniture (Austin, TX)
Jul. 2017- Jun.. 2018 Aloft Northwest (Austin, Texas) Solo Exhibit
Jan. 30 – May 1, 2017 “Connections & Intersections” (Austin, Texas) at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport —Featured Artist for the Airside Gallery

Two and Three Person Exhibits:
Aug. 15 – Sept. 13, 2019 HerStory at 120Art Gallery (Taylor, TX)—3 Women Show
Oct. 2018 Two Woman Show (Austin, TX) at Leona Gallery
Sept. 1 – Sept. 30, 2018 “Heroines + Warriors + Goddesses” (Austin, TX) at the Link & Pin Gallery—Three Women Show