Artist Statement
I am Sherlin, currently pursuing a Master’s in Visual Art – Painting at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath- Bangalore School of Visual Art. Through this statement, I aim to share the core themes and intentions behind my work.
My practice draws from the energy of my environment, translating lived experience into powerful visual narratives. Acrylic paint is my primary medium—its vividness and fluidity allow me to capture the emotional intensity of my subjects. I often integrate mixed media to build layered, textured surfaces that evoke a visceral connection, engaging my viewers.
At the heart of my work lies an exploration of womanhood. I confront the male gaze and the societal standards that reduce the female form to an object of scrutiny. Through self-portraiture, I turn the gaze inward, examining my own identity and emotional landscape as a means of personal growth and resistance. My art becomes both a mirror and a window.
My themes centre on human vulnerability, the weight of social expectations, and the strength found in collective solidarity. I am currently expanding my practice exploring new materials and techniques—such as fabric, thread, and stones—to deepen the expressive potential of my work and articulate complex emotional and bodily experiences in a more nuanced way.
CV
Leoni Sherlin A
D.O.B-07/08/2002
Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Educational Qualifications
2020 Senior Secondary(12th)
APL Global School(Cambridge board),Chennai
2024 Bachelors in Visual Art (Painting)
Stella Maris College, Chennai.
Achievements & Certificates
2021 2nd place in drawing competition conducted by - STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TAMIL NADU,
in the topic human rights
& education, for Human rights day
2023 Indian Book of World Records- World record created an art for 160 meters of 160 tourist destinations with 160 artists within 120 minutes.
2023 Participated in International women’s day campaign “Healing to Empower”, held at MGM Healthcare(painting).
2023 artwork ‘Heroes of Hope’ canvas painting- for the Paediatric ICU at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai.