Shashi Art

The 1st International Artist Camp in Maldives 2011 was a big achievement for my artistic career. It was just like a dream come true to organize this camp with the help of United Artists of Maldives (UAM) and ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations).And Thanks to High Commission of India for all there support.

Five senior Indian Artists from Delhi, Bombay, Chandigarh and Shimla with ten artist from Maldives attended the ten days camp at the southern most atoll Addu in the island of Gan.

"Final Impression" the exhibition of the works of the camp at National Art Gallery Male' Maldives.

Miadhu News; International Art Camp Inauguration

Minnivan News; International Artists' Camp Targets overturning Maldivian Cultural Limitations

Haveeru Online: International Artists' Camp ends with exhibition in National Museum 'Final Impression'

Street Art Festival, Male', Maldives - 2011

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"Street Art Festival " 11 UAM artists painted a panel of 8 x100 ft to express unity in the country.

International Day Against Child Abuse - 2010

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President Mohammad Nasheed leaves impression at International Day against Child abuse .

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An event organised by ARC and UAM against child abuse on the Day Against Child Abuse.

Hay Festival, Aarha Island, Maldives - 2010 organized by Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts Ltd. U K.

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The First Lady Laila Ali at the Festival

Shobha De' at the Hay Festival 16 October 2010

Hay Festival is an international festival to promote traditional art and culture across the world. This is a picture of the art village. I was the only Indian artist along with 10 other local artist in the Festival.

Democracy in Frames on World Democracy Day - 2010

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Artists of the event.

I represented India, the worlds biggest democracy and Maldives the smallest

Salman Khan in my Painting exhibition

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I was surprised to see the hidden talent of Salman Khan.

He spent at lest 45mnts in my exhibition with me and discussed so many things related to the style of the painting.

Judging with Salman Khan

Painting competition organised by India Club.

I spent an hour with salman khan we took a round of the whole hall he spoke to all the 103 children and saw their work and selected the prize winning paintings with me and gave away the prizes.

Auction of my paintings

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The auction was conducted by The High Commissioner of India, Maldives. There were several Indian business men and art lovers. 7 paintings were sold, it was a great success

Contemporary Colours from Bangladesh, Maldives

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Contemporary Colours from Bangladesh-NCA. Maldives

In this photo: Vice President of the Maldives Dr Waheed, Rafiqun Nabi an Artist from Bangladesh , Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture Dr, Ahmed Ali Sawad, High Commissioner of Bangladesh Prof.Selina Mohsin.

Art exhibition on the occasion of the Bangladesh Cultural Festival at Maldives, 26th May 2010.

Nari Saundarya- November 1987

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My first solo show "Nari Saundarya", inaugurated on the 14th of November, 1987 in Rani Durgawati Museum. It was on various aspects of womanhood, this exhibition reflected my feelings and emotions as a young girl stepping out of college.

The exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, the Education Minister at the time Shri Banshilal Dhritlahare in the presence of the Vice Chancellor of Rani Durgawati Vishwa Vidyalaya Dr.

Hanuman Prasad Dixit.

The inaugural speeches were given by Dr.Beohar Ram Manohar Sinha, the Principal of the Lalit Kala Academy Jabalpur at the time and Dr. Kailash Naarad, a prominent scribe and art critic of Madhya Pradesh. The exhibition was organised by the Madhya Pradesh Artists' Forum in Rani Durgawati Museum.Distinguished guests were welcomed by Mr. Kamata Sagar, President of the Artists Forum.Mr Chaoghale,incharge of the exhibition and Miss Shashi Gautam.

Ink Works

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Vishapt Shakuntale- State level, Kalidas Samaroh Award winning painting (1987)

Vishapt Shakuntale

18"x 26"

Indian Ink on Papper

Meenar

18"x26"

Indian ink on papper

1500US $

Sati

18"x26"

Indian ink on Papper

1500US $

Indian Ink on formica

When the sun light caresses

like a bird

I soar from the blue

17"x 18"

Indian Ink on formica

1000US$

Where do i surge

in this infinite journey?

17"x 18"

Indian ink on formica

1000US$

Situated in the middle of the vast Indian Ocean, shining under the tropical sun are the emerald islands of the Maldives- the place where the next phase of my never ending journey of art begins.
I turn my eyes in any direction and see the gleaming sun, the immense deep blue sea & the white sands interspersed with the majestic coconut trees. This whole new experience has led to a new perspective for my next project.
As I'm living on a small mass of land surrounded by the the huge sea, my base colour is now definitely blue. I will predominantly be using bright virgin colours with the purpose of portraying the tranquility, freshness & purity of nature. I will also be experimenting with new textures.
I hope I succeed in fulfilling my goal of putting on canvas my new experiences and feelings with the sea.

My Original Style

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The work produced in this style is very unique and my original style which I enjoy working on very much. The opportunity I got for an international viewership in Maldives, people from different cultures and countries have been stunned by this style and have appreciated its originality.

Even Salman Khan, on visiting my exhibition in 2010, was impressed by the works done in this style and congratulated me on such an unique achievement. I have also won a national award on experimenting this for the first time on the smooth surface of sun-mica using oil paints, in 1988.

In the Ocean of life

Who is the fish?

Who is the fisherman?

18" x 26"

Oil on Canvas

(Displayed at National art Gallery Male' Maldives)

Both within me ...

Tranquil water

And the blue skies

16"x 20"

Oil on Canvas

1000US$

Shadow seeks light

Strength seeks beauty

And life?

Its vibrancy

28" x 36"

Oil on Canvas

2500US$

(Sold)

When they meet

Life mates

Shadow mates

16'x 12"

Oil on Canvas

750US$

Waves are made

When they sing and dance

The sea joins

16"x 18"

Oil on Canvas

2500US$

Joy and happiness

I rise and dance

The delightful ocean

24"x 34"
Oil on Canvas

I had made this painting in the National Art Gallery, Maldives during my exhibition 'Jyotirgamay-Towards Light'. Here, I have expressed myself as the ocean, joyful and delighted due to the positive vibrations and the vibrant colors of my paintings surrounding me. The happiness to see so many spectators enjoying my creation left me speechless, and I left my impression in this painting.

Whenever I rise

I descend deeper

In my shining universe

16"x 20"

Oil on Canvas

1000US$

Waves …. Bodies…. Mind

All become one

In the boduberu sounds

Oil on canvas 27”X35”

Oil Paintings

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Spiritual Paintings

Colours of Paradise

30"x 36"

Mixed Media

2000US$

(Sold)

Connection

30"x36"

Oil on Canvas

2000US$

(private collection)

Lord Buddha

30"x36"

Oil on Canvas

2500US$

(private collection)

Madhubani

30"x 36"

Oil On Canvas

3000US$

The Melting Sky

30"x36"

Mixed Media

4000US$

(Sold)

True Melody

30"x36"

Oil on Canvas

3000US$

(S0ld)

Others

Bhima Kali Temple, Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh

40"x 48"

Oil on Canvas

2500US$

Sharing a Mango, Sharing a Secret

30"x36"

Oil on Canvas

2000US$

Gossip Window

30"x36"

Oil on Canvas

2000US$

Sandstorm

18"x 36"

Oil on Canvas

2500US$

On the rhythm of Boduberu

Waves dance

Birds sing

30"x36"

Mixed Media

2000US$

Acrylic Paintings

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Away from the sea

And its freedom

Fish in the pen

28" x 20"

Acrylic on Canvas

1000US $

A Blissful moment

Shades of life

A vertical harmony

20"x 16"

Mix Media on Canvas

(1)

A yogic posture

A motionless crane

Aspiring nirvana

20" x 16"

Mix Media on Canvas

(2) 1and 2 set - 700US $

Co-existence : Going green

The way forward

Acrylic on canvas 30”x36”

(Private Collection)

"The Silent Ocean"

When the Ocean bleeds
The planet bleeds

36"x 28"

Acrylic on Canvas

2000 US $

The Dancing and Singing Ocean

24"x 32"

Acrylic On Canvas

2500 US $

When ozone depletes
when temperatures soar
Chaos erupst

36" x 28"

Acrylic on Canvas

2000US$

On The horizon : An emerging scenario

Of turmoil and chaos

47"x 32"

Acrylic on canvas

2000 US $

The serene depths

Provide bliss

To the troubled world

24"x 34"

Acrylic on canvas

1500 US $

Man’s aggression

Bleeds the ocean

A bad omen

30"x 36"

Acrylic on canvas

1800$

The Sun and The Sea Series

I ascend
Just as you descend
For the divine union
30"x 36"
4500 US $
(private collection)

Who radiates
Sound or the echos?
Sun or the moon?
30"x 36"
Oil on Canvas
2500 US $
(Sold)

This incessant search

For the Ultimate Truth

Ends with light

30"x 36"

Acrylic on Canvas

4500 US $

The embryo with fire

Invites water

For the cosmic dance

30"x36"

Acrylic on Canvas

2500 US $

When the sun becomes the sea
The sea transcends
Becomes gold
30"x 36"
oil on Canvas
2000 US $
(Sold)

My lips are locked

In an immortal kiss

That belongs to light

47"x 37"Acrylic on canvas

3500 US $

(Sold)