$660
on Canvas
30 W x 38 H Inch
$540
Ink on Paper
22 W x 28 H Inch
$840
Ink on Canvas
40 W x 40 H Inch
$590
on Canvas
24 W x 31 H Inch
$590
on Canvas
18 W x 25 H Inch
Driven by a profound desire for self-understanding and a means to navigate existential questions, Raksha's artistic practice continues to evolve. Her early immersion in fictional narratives has steered her work towards storytelling, where she investigates the intricate connections and shared qualities that bring us closer to our inner selves. This exploration is evident in projects like "Metonymy of Bark & Sinew," which draws compelling parallels between the structure, function, and appearance of the human body and trees.
Currently, Raksha's artistic focus delves into the relationships between ancient architecture, astrology, mythology, culture, and traditions. While her earlier creations aimed primarily to offer a surreal visual experience, she now seeks to influence the viewer's thought process by illustrating unconventional knowledge and perspectives gleaned from ancient cultures. The desire for an extraordinary visual encounter remains, but it is now interwoven with intentionality and deeper meaning.
Beyond these thematic explorations, Raksha also creates portraits and figure studies of men she admires and the everyday individuals encountered in public spaces, such as buses and metros. In these settings, she observes moments of stillness, fatigue, or unvarnished authenticity. Her evolving relationship with herself has shaped her perception of these individuals, allowing her to see beauty beyond conventional standards.
Raksha primarily employs pen and ink, oil paint, and poster/gouache colors in her work. Looking ahead, she also plans to explore the medium of sculpture, further expanding her artistic vocabulary.
Solo Show: ● “Metonymy of Bark & Sinew”, Alliance Francaise de Bangalore, March 2023, Bengaluru
Group Shows:
● “Drushyotsava”, ChitraKala Parishat, 2019, Bengaluru
● “Complimenting Contrasts”, Curated by Nandita & Sagar Shastri at 1Shantiroad
Gallery, 2019, Bengaluru
● “A(muse)ing The Self”, Curated by Nandita V Shastri at 1Shantiroad Gallery,
2023, Bengaluru
● “Grishma Ritu”, Curated by Rahul Tukaram Vajale, Tulika Art Gallery, Mumbai.
March 2024
● “In The Realm of Dreams”, curated by Luna Arts, AIFACS Gallery, Delhi, May
2024
1997, in Bengaluru, India
Bengaluru, India
Still from my debut solo show in March 2023
Still from the group show at AIFACS Gallery, Delhi in May 2024
Still from curated group show at 1Shantiroad studio & Gallery in Bengaluru, March 2023
