RAJUL SHAH

HEALING LAYERS OF COLOUR AND LIGHT.

I am an international mixed-media artist whose work engenders respite and renewal from the chaos of daily life. My work is an interconnection between the ancient art of kintsugi, the spiritual world of chakras, and the emotional resonance of color.

I draw inspiration from kintsugi as a metaphor for the human journey. We, too, bear the scars of life's trials and tribulations. These scars, like the cracks in pottery, tell our unique stories and signify our strength.

For me, the concept of chakras, energy centers within our being, aligns beautifully with the idea of kintsugi. Just as kintsugi restores broken pottery, balancing and healing our chakras helps us mend the energy imbalances within us. Each chakra is represented by a distinct color, symbolizing a different aspect of our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The paintings shown in this exhibition, explore harmonious relationship between these energy centers and their corresponding colors.

The artwork's composition mirrors the balance we strive to achieve in life—imperfect, yet beautiful in its entirety.

"Renewal" invites viewers to reflect on their own journey of healing, acceptance, and growth.

What needs repair does not need to define us. We can heal, regenerate, and evolve into improved versions of ourselves, with renewed strength and purpose

ARTIST STATEMENT

Rajul Shah moved to Japan in 2012 after retiring from her first career in healthcare. She trained extensively across all media including sumi-e/Nihonga for 7 years between the Tokyo Campus of Temple’s Tyler School of Art and Professional/Studio workshops.

In 2019 she moved to Singapore and now works between Singapore and the US.

Recent successes include a group show at the Arts House and a 3 month solo exhibition at the German Centre in Singapore. Her artwork was also featured in the international art publication, ART SEEN this summer. A source of inspiration for the musician, composer and pianist, Margin Alexander of Brooklyn, New York; his concert inspired by her painting “Iceland Dreams” can be found on YouTube.

Accolades include artistic awards of excellence from the Circle Foundation of the Arts, and being short- and long-listed for the Visual Artists Association exhibitions. Rajul’s paintings can also be found through Teravarna Art Gallery presented on Kooness and Artsy platforms.

Previously her work has been shown in national and international juried shows, including the Tokyo Tower Art Fair, the ION Orchard Gallery in Singapore, the Ueno No Mori Art Museum (Royal Art Museum) in Japan, the National Art Gallery in Tokyo, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno.

Her artworks have also been publicly displayed in the corporate offices of the German Centre – Singapore, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, Metlife Japan, and Blue Bay Consulting in Tokyo.

You can view her works on Instragram at @RajulShahartIf you are interested in any artworks or commission, Rajul can be reached at rajul@rajulshahart.com