Bharati Shah (born 1966) is a self-taught artist based in Ahmedabad, India. Having studied law at Mumbai University, Shah realised her passion for painting and reimagining the vibrancy of the world around her far outweighed her desire to be a lawyer.

She is an acclaimed Indian artist who defines her signature style through intuitive abstract cubism. Completely self-taught, she rejects conventional sketches. Instead, she builds high-energy playgrounds of geometric shapes directly on Italian linen, layering sharp cubes, intersecting lines, and rich, physical textures.

At the heart of her visual storytelling spread over 4 decades lies a captivating, recurring circle. Serving as a cosmic anchor, this celestial shape symbolizes the sun, moon, or earth, grounding her complex geometry.

Her color palette is a masterclass in emotional depth. Bharati favors deeply dramatic, earthy tones mixed with sudden, vibrant bursts of color. She applies these pigments with heavy, palpable layers that breathe life into the canvas. This striking contrast makes her art feel both ancient and ultra-modern.

Bharati has showcased her work across a total of 76 shows, including 16 solo exhibitions, spanning from India to UK, USA, Australia, Sweden,UAE, Qatar, Thailand, Bhutan, Bulgaria etc.

Her works are sold through many channels - SaffronArt Gallery auctions; Archer Art Gallery, Arushi Art Gallery and Saatchi amongst others.