Shreya Mehta Art for a Cause

STATEMENT

Within the human subconscious mind lies a world of experiences; a wealth of memories and connections that are built layer upon layer. It is my personal journey to rediscover the spiritual dialogue between the mind, body, soul, and actions. I render these ideas that have been ignited by my curiosity and inspirational quotations, into visual images. These images are woven and encapsulated with the essence of line and of beauty.

BIO

Shreya Mehta is an award-winning visual artist who confronts questions of identity and spirituality in her vibrant and eclectic practice. Her art—compositionally defined by its intricate layers and kaleidoscopic patterns—defies categorization, employing both representation and abstraction to showcase the latent energy that can be found at the intersection of the individual and the universal.

Mehta was born in India and raised in Antwerp, Belgium, where she attended the Royal Academy of Art as its first woman of Indian origin. After graduating with the prestigious V.R.I.K.A Award, she eventually settled in New York, where she continues her practice.

Mehta’s work has a global presence and has been exhibited at galleries and fairs in New York, Dubai, and Mumbai. Her paintings can also be found in several prestigious private collections, such as that of the Prime Minister of India.

EXHIBITIONS/SHOWS/COMMISSIONS

2019: Group Show; Evari Art Studio
2019: Pop up art & celebrity fashion show , Insight Art Space
2019: Art on Paper, NYC, Julio Valdez Studio, The Project Space
2019: Vermillion Women Art Show, Rye, NY, Insight Art Space
2018: Affordable Art Fair Fall, NYC, Julio Valdez Studio, The Project Space
2018: Art Fair: World Art Dubai, 2018
2017: Clio Art Fair, Chelsea, NYC
2017: Art Fair: World Art Dubai, 2017
2016: Art Fair: Jaipur Art Summit, RJ, India
2016; Collaboration with Iron Chef Jehangir, at Graffitie Earth, Duane Street Hotel (Created custom artwork for restaurant and lobby of hotel_
2016: Chicago Solo Exhibit and Collaboration with Vermillion, Chicago
2016: Honored by Sri Sri Ravi Shanker, founder of Art of Living, for layered artwork
2016: Fused Glass Art Auctioned in Hong Kong by Sarjan Group
2016: Mixed Media Art auctioned in Mumbai Art Room
2015: Group Art Exhibit at Galerie Art Eterne, New Delhi, India
2015: Group Art Exhibit – St. Regis NYC
2015: October: Collaboration with Grammy Award Winning Artist Ted Nash; Chakra Experience, NYC 2015: June: Group exhibit - Aicon Gallery ,NYC
2015: March: honored by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in New Delhi, for artwork
2014: Solo Art show at Indian Consulate NYC: Spirit of Shakti
2014: Confluence 2015’ art finalist (Indian curated show) at Lalit Art Academy
2013: October: Group exhibit: - Studio Arte NYC
2010-2013: Scarsdale Schools, V. President of PTA
2007-2010: “Learning to Look” art education, Scarsdale Public Schools, Program Chair
2002: Group Exhibit, - Merrill Lynch Headquarters, NJ
2001: Group Exhibit – Visual Arts Center, Summit, NJ
1999: Group exhibit, East Brunswick, NJ – Suburban Art Guild
1997: Awarded “V.R.I.K.A.” – National Arts Award - Belgium
1997: Installation art at Hemiksem, Belgian Monastery
1996: Solo Art show ABN Bank, Belgium

EDUCATION

2010: Gemological Institute of America, New York, USA, Graduate Gemologist
1998: Royal Academy of Arts, Antwerp, Belgium, Master of Fine Arts, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Large Scale Installations
1996: Royal Academy of Arts, Antwerp, Belgium, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Textile, Monumental Studies, Glass

AWARDS

2016: Honored by Sri Sri Ravi Shanker, founder of Art of Living
2015: March: honored by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in New Delhi, for artwork 2014: Honored by Consul General D. Mulay of India, NY
2014: NYC Citizen Citation
1997: Awarded “V.R.I.K.A.” – National Arts Award - Belgium

TAGS

Abstract, Indian, New York, Belgian, Identity, Soulfulness, Peace, Meditation, Inspiration