Painting by Shilpa Sodal 3 Artworks Sold

Within The Waters

Acrylic, Paper (Requires Framing)

21cm (W) x 30cm (H) x 0cm (D)

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A$310

Arrives 23–25 Sep

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Artwork Description

At the center of the composition is a lotus, fully bloomed, symbolizing purity, rebirth, and spiritual awakening. The lotus, though it grows from the mud, rises above the water—an image I find deeply meaningful as someone navigating life between two cultures. It speaks of resilience and grace—how beauty can emerge even from the most difficult spaces.

Facing the lotus are two fish, symmetrical and serene, locked in a gentle gaze. In Madhubani art, fish represent abundance, fertility, and prosperity. But when painted as a pair, they also speak of balance, companionship, and emotional harmony. For me, they echo the duality of identity, the self that stays rooted in tradition and the self that swims forward, adapting and evolving.

Artist Bio

Shilpa Sodal is a passionate, self-motivated, and self-taught artist whose creative journey is as vibrant and diverse as the colours on her palette. Born in India and now calling Australia home, Shilpa draws deep inspiration from her rich Indian cultural heritage while embracing a global artistic spirit.

From a young age, Shilpa was captivated by the beauty and intricacy of traditional Indian art forms. Her early exposure to a variety of styles and techniques laid the foundation for her intuitive and boundaryless approach to creativity. She has always believed that art, like life, should be free-flowing and evolving — and this philosophy is reflected in every piece she creates.

Shilpa’s work is an emotional expression, guided purely by instinct, heart, and soul. Every brushstroke is a meditative experience that brings her immense inner peace and satisfaction. Her art does not conform to a single style or school — instead, it’s a vibrant blend of influences, from the elegance of traditional Indian motifs to delicate precision of Chinese brush painting, which she has passionately explored in recent years.

Nature, cultural symbolism, and a love for rich, bold colours are recurring themes in Shilpa’s artwork. Her pieces often carry an energy that feels both timeless and deeply personal, inviting the viewer to pause, reflect, and connect.

A fearless explorer of mediums, Shilpa believes that each artwork is a chapter in a much larger story — a continuous journey of colour, emotion, and discovery. Through her art, she shares her world without boundaries, celebrating life in its most honest, colourful form.

Hope you will enjoy her artwork as much as she enjoyed painting them.

Regards
Shilpa

Commissions

Shilpa's studio is in Kenthurst, Sydney