Bharati Shah, an Ahmedabad-based artist whose focus is on abstract painting. An expression of her soul, Bharati Shah's art is inspired by colors and forms. A circle in her work is her Muse. A self-learnt prolific painter, Bharati has been painting since over two decades. She likes to experiment with various forms of painting. Along with a B.A. (Economics and Commerce) and a Diploma in Dangerous Goods Regulations Act as well as in Human Resource Management, she is also a pro at gardening. A multi-lingual, with a creative mind to showcase her works; she has participated in solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally. Her amazing works in oils, watercolours, acrylic, I-Pad, glass, wood, etc. bring out the best in many homes and government offices in India, USA, Germany, United Kingdom and Australia.

Bharati was always passionate about painting even as a child. She was drawn to it as it gave her lot of joy and satisfaction. She preferred to work alone without any restriction in timings and also not be away from home. Hence devoting her life to painting worked perfectly for her. Her diversity in education has given her a very distinct clarity of mind and confidence. Other than family obligations, she did not let anything stop her from doing her work. It had taught her discipline, honesty and organising her life and work.

Her paintings are often celebrated for their vibrant colour palette and the emotional resonance they create. There's something both liberating and precise in her use of colour—it feels instinctive yet deliberate. “ I always start a new painting in the morning. Night before, my mind keeps on churning for a perfect palette that I have not already used. Before I sit down on my chair, I can clearly see what colours I want to experiment with! It is instinctive but deliberate too. The palette may also depend upon my mood. It helps in calming my mind, transporting me to a different space. I do not follow any rules. I follow my heart. I find it freeing, liberating. Being an Indian, I am surrounded by bright vibrant colours. Our food, clothes, our flowers, birds and our summers! I am inspired by all the colours available to us on a platter! It is very easy to get influenced by our surroundings.”

“Since I never had a Guru or Mentor. I taught myself through hard work and experimenting. Sometimes you succeed and sometimes you don't but at the end of the day you do learn some lesson! Like a rolling stone I did not want to gather moss! I mastered a few mediums and styles. During this journey, I developed a  new style which can be called Cubism or not. My most comfortable medium is Acrylic on Linen or Canvas.”