Rhea Maheshwari | |
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Born | 1993 (age 30–31) |
Nationality | India, New Zealand |
Education | University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology |
Known for | painting |
Style | dreamscape, tapestry |
Rhea Maheshwari (born 1993 Mumbai, India) [1] is an Indian and New Zealand artist notable for her colour palette of blues and purples pastels coloured dreamscapes, [2] she primarily creates large-scale ornamental paintings that resemble tapestries. [3] Maheshwari also draws inspiration from 17th- and 18th-century Mughal miniatures, especially their decorative and ornamental elements. [4]
Maheswari arrived in New Zealand as a child with her family from Mumbai. The exhibition Kiss Taraf (2023) at The Art Paper headquarters, represents her journey in New Zealand as she discovers authentic ways to express herself. Maheswari highlights the challenges faced by Asian artists in New Zealand who encounter resistance from both their families and the art world. She said. "There are so many things working against you, including family members who misunderstand our artistic pursuits." and "You have to grapple with the feeling of being an outsider and make it a part of your life journey of creating art." [3]
Maheshwari has exhibited extensively throughout New Zealand, including Corban Estate Arts Centre, [5] Depot Artspace, Bergman Gallery, Broker Gallery, Pah Homestead, [6] Mairangi Arts Centre, [7] and The Physics Room. [8]
Rhea Maheshwari | |
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Born | 1993 (age 30–31) |
Nationality | India, New Zealand |
Education | University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology |
Known for | painting |
Style | dreamscape, tapestry |
Rhea Maheshwari (born 1993 Mumbai, India) [1] is an Indian and New Zealand artist notable for her colour palette of blues and purples pastels coloured dreamscapes, [2] she primarily creates large-scale ornamental paintings that resemble tapestries. [3] Maheshwari also draws inspiration from 17th- and 18th-century Mughal miniatures, especially their decorative and ornamental elements. [4]
Maheswari arrived in New Zealand as a child with her family from Mumbai. The exhibition Kiss Taraf (2023) at The Art Paper headquarters, represents her journey in New Zealand as she discovers authentic ways to express herself. Maheswari highlights the challenges faced by Asian artists in New Zealand who encounter resistance from both their families and the art world. She said. "There are so many things working against you, including family members who misunderstand our artistic pursuits." and "You have to grapple with the feeling of being an outsider and make it a part of your life journey of creating art." [3]
Maheshwari has exhibited extensively throughout New Zealand, including Corban Estate Arts Centre, [5] Depot Artspace, Bergman Gallery, Broker Gallery, Pah Homestead, [6] Mairangi Arts Centre, [7] and The Physics Room. [8]