About the paintings - Proaction [foresight], Belief [ optimism] and Patience [fortitude] Belief and optimism - based on Sant Kabir Ke Dohe Moot Emotion & thoughts: * caring and patience Being proactive and ambitious with balancing realistic expectations Doing things in a timely manner - just like farmers have to sow during the right season and then wait and reap at the right time Do your best and wait for the results. Nature will take its course 1a Kaal Kare So Aaj Kar, Aa

About the painting - My India [2025] Theme: Patriotism, nationalism, wear it on the sleeve, be proud Why did I paint this? I am a proud Indian and want all Indians to be proud of my country. With this painting I would like to lend the force of my voice to magnify the message that has been so passionately worked on by some of the greats across fields and especially in the Indian music world. This painting is my small contribution to making India heard. The round canvas denote

About the painting - Remembering. Acrylic on canvas 24’ x 36’ Year: 2025 Theme: Nostalgia, Family. Childhood This painting draws from my nostalgia. Stay with me as I unpack my box of memories. Here, I, a collector of sentimental things, present articles that represent my cherished relationships. I am “Penn-Naari”. A girl then and a woman now. [Penn-Naari - 'Penn"means 'Girl' in Tamil and 'Naari' means 'Lady' in Hindi.] Set against a neutral beige wall this is a still life a

About the painting - Tel Maalish Oil on Linen Canvas Size: 23’ x 40’ Year: 2025 Theme: Joys of joint family A common sight in Indian families. The tradition of women of the family applying oil on each other’s hair prior to a hair wash. This, usually a weekly activity, is not so prevalent nowadays. ‘Champi’ refers to an Ayurvedic head and scalp massage, originating from the Sanskrit word for ‘to knead’ or ‘to soothe’. This practice involves massaging the scalp with nourishi

About the painting - Kab Talak chupegi… a 12’ circular acrylic on canvas painting 2025 Theme: Capturing the essence of the peppy old Hindi film song on canvas This is a realistic representation of a table top arrangement in simple homes - home decor that reflects the tastes of inmates of the home The book titles say it all. A little praise goes a long way to creating a lasting relationship! And that too set to O P Nayyar’s music is timeless. I have chosen a table lamp with a

About the painting -Magic with Shrek, Pussy and Donkey [2021 ] This 12 X 24, acrylic painting on canvas board is a message to children from Shrek, Pussy and Donkey! Theme: Children need to be encouraged to read books Before the days of television children would either play games or read books in their spare time. It was probably the onset of cartoon on television that ate into reading time. With story telling becoming an audio visual experience, reading books probably felt mo

About the painting - Journey to the Center of the Earth [2021] This 12 X 24 acrylic painting on canvas board is a message to children from Mickey and Donald! Theme: Children need to be encouraged to read books Before the days of television children would either play games or read books in their spare time. It was probably the onset of cartoon on television that ate into reading time. With story telling becoming an audio visual experience, reading books probably felt more ted

Some media attention that came my way - Volume 35 - March 2026 - Contemporary Indian Art Journal Mumbai-based artist Shobitha Hariharan uses still-life compositions to reflect personal memories, cultural traditions, and everyday stories. Her artistic journey began in childhood, but she chose to pursue painting more seriously after leaving her corporate career about a decade ago. Her work draws strongly from personal memories and the environments that shaped her early years. W

About the Still-Life painting inspired by the song - Abhi na jaao chodkar, ke dil Abhi bharaa nahi Acrylic on 18’ X 36’ Stretched cotton canvas [2025] Theme: Family together, a close knit family, work related travel compulsions, family looking forward to goods times, love and caring. This is a still-Life painting that evokes the feeling of love and caring between family members. All of us have lived through the times where a family member has had to travel for work. The famil

About the Still-Life painting inspired by the song - Ab Ke Saawan sung by Shubha Mudgal Acrylic on 48’ round Stretched Canvas [2024] Theme: Feeling energised and inspired, feeling carefree and bindass, feeling courageous to follow our dreams, feeling optimistic, feeling refreshed, happy and joyful, Love for the rains. The round canvas tells us that the feeling of joy that the rains bring is universal. The grey background is meant to evoke the feeling of cloudy skies and the y

About the Still-Life painting inspired by the song - Saawan Ka Mahina Acrylic on 48’ round Stretched Canvas {2024} Theme: Love for the rains, feeling relaxed, happiness and joy, a feeling of being blessed, feeling of being showered with goodness, good mood, an appreciation of nature, nostalgia, longing for simpler times. The round canvas tells us that the feeling of joy that the rains bring is universal. The grey background is meant to evoke the feeling of cloudy skies and th

About the painting - Calmness Moot point: Simplicity, Family Home Created in 2023 this is a 36’ X 36’ acrylic on canvas painting. This is a realistic representation of a commonly seen showcase in simple homes. The concept of having a showcase has stood the test of time. Uncluttered and minimal, this display speaks about the residents of the house. They must be easy going traditional god fearing Indians, don’t you think? The books titled Body, Mind & Soul indicate that they

About the painting - The Essence of Varanasi [2022] This Still-Life painting is a 22’ X 33’ Acrylic painting where I have tried to capture the uniqueness of the ancient city of Varanasi Moot point: Capturing the essence of the ancient city of Varanasi with its cultural and religious history Banares located along the Ganges river in India is full of colour, Hindu temples and local arts and culture In this painting titled ‘The Essence of Varanasi’:- Varanasi, Kasi and Banares a

About the painting - The Essence of Gujarat [2022] This Still-Life painting is a 22’ X 33’ Acrylic painting where I have tried to capture the uniqueness of the western Indian State of Gujarat Moot point: Capturing the essence of a community whose members I have had the privilege of knowing. In this painting titled ‘The Essence of Gujarat’:- Gujarat is known for its industrious people. Colourful fabrics and intricate colourful handwork embroidery and dyes are identifiable feat