Monday, September 14, 2020

Artist of the month - Shalini Kumar


Today’s feature is on an artist who accidentally started experiencing her passion for art, which took her to a beautiful journey and there was no turning back. Shalini Kumar, a well-known artist in the art community in Oman, did her doctorate degree in Economics from Agra University. She is a versatile self-taught Indian artist based in Muscat, Oman. She is also a passionate poet good orator, dancer and trained laughter yoga teacher.

Most of her works are inspired by the scenic beauty and culture of Oman and its people. Her love for Oman can be seen in her beautiful paintings. She paints in all mediums but loves to paint in Acrylic and more of contemporary arts.  She works on commission. Many of her art Works sale is to help underprivileged. Her art works are also a part of private collector’s collection which is a huge honour for her. And she is a member of Omani Society of Fine Arts for last 11 years.

She has exhibited her art work in many countries like Brunei, Oman, Russia, Indonesia, Uganda and Dubai etc. She has done many solo and joint painting exhibitions in Muscat and Internationally. Over the years, her passion for teaching art grew as well. She has conducted workshops for past 11 years at different community centres in Muscat and also taught art to children at Shell school at Sakhalin in Russia.

She runs a laughter yoga club for free for ladies. She also teaches mosaic work and loves silk painting too specially stoles of self-imaginative designs. Recently she was honoured as a judge and co-host of Alwar International Film Festival January 2020.

Her last big project was to participate in GRATITUDE 50, project (a masterpiece of Sultan Qaboos Portrait of 7 meters by 6 meters), represented by 19 countries artists, Her last solo exhibition was in December 4 until January 3rd 2020 where the media has applauded her work.

Grab a cup of coffee or tea and have a look at some of her master pieces

 








The recent lockdown has brought out more creativity and new skills on to her canvases. If you wish to get in touch with her for more updates please email her at shalinikumar46@gmail.com 







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