“Art is my vehicle for personal renewal. Through art I have experienced myself and others on a much deeper level; this has created an indelible mark on my psyche and continues to shape me every day.”
“Our path in life is showered with experiences–fortunate or unfortunate and joyous or sorrowful. My art serves as a response to those experiences.”
Sheetal Shaw is an American (b. India) visual artist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Delhi in 1994 and immigrated to the United States with her husband a few years later. A relocation to Arizona in 2007 sparked her passion for studying and creating art and after graduating with a BFA in Ceramics she began working from her home studio in Arizona.
Shaw’s work draws inspiration from applied arts, social psychology, and geography, encouraging her to explore themes of hope, love, survival, and resilience. Working with a diverse range of materials, Sheetal has presented her artwork—including ceramics, sculptures, and paintings—at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the U.S. and Japan.
Selected exhibitions and art shows–(self-pay-to-participate) SOFA Chicago, Art San Diego, Art Palm Springs, Spectrum Miami, Art Santa Fe, Art Expo New York, Spectrum Indian Wells Art Show, Group Exhibition at Agora Gallery and Onishi Gallery, New York; 10th International Ceramics Competition in Mino, Japan; and Public Art Installation for Scottsdale Public Art’s IN FLUX initiative (funding provided by the city).
In addition to her creative work, she is passionate about cooking, traveling, and lifelong learning.
My Inspiration
2012–2023
My main source of inspiration was an abstract and stylized paisley motif called “Boteh” similar to a droplet, pine cone, flower, or seed. For over a decade, this motif influenced my work, appearing in bronze sculptures, acrylic paintings on canvas and wood, fiber art, drawings, and digital designs. All original artworks created during this time reflect my passion and artistic legacy. To acquire new sculpture editions or limited-edition reproductions of my paintings as art prints or digital downloads, contact me for a bespoke piece or visit my soon-to-launch shop.
