About — Rajul Shah Art

Biography

Rajul Shah (b. 1968, Mumbai) is an abstract artist currently based in Singapore and the United States. Shah is best known for her 2D Kintsugi paintings, which integrate the meditative layering of colors. She works primarily in mixed media, incorporating acrylic, oil, gouache, paper, and metal leaf to create her textured and conceptual works. Shah refined her craft through studies and workshops at Tokyo Temple Tyler School of Art, which have deeply influenced her artistic philosophy and technical approach.

Shah's work explores themes of resilience and renewal, drawing inspiration from the philosophy behind the Japanese art of Kintsugi. Her paintings often represent the restoration of emotional balance and renewal of chakras, emphasizing the beauty in imperfection and the strength found in repair. Characterized by harmonious layers of color and intricate compositions, her art embodies a meditative quality that invites introspection. One of her significant series, Introspections in Resilience, highlights her ability to intertwine abstract expression with meaningful narratives of healing and transformation.

Rajul Shah has exhibited her work in prestigious venues such as the 82nd Annual Shinseisaku Exhibition at the National Art Center in Tokyo, the 49th Annual Genyouten Exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the 32nd Annual National Japanese Exhibition of Nature at Ueno No Mori Art Museum. Her work has also been part of international showcases like the 29th Annual International Society of Experimental Artists in Canada and the XIII Florence Biennale. Shah's art is held in various private collections worldwide and has been featured at notable events including the 2018 India Art Festival in Mumbai, the 2019 HartExpo in Barcelona, and the 2019 Tokyo International Art Fair. She will also participate in the Pre-Expo Kyoto in March 2025.

Education/Training

2017 - 2020 The Art of Painting Beyond Technique with Nancy Reyner of Santa Fe, NM, USA

2017 - 2020 The Complete Guide to Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reyner of Santa Fe, NM, USA

2012 - 2019 Nihonga (Japanese Brush Painting)– Shoko & Suika Ohta (Mentorships), Tokyo, Japan

2012 - 2019 Oil Painting Classes – Carolyn Dong, Master in Oil Painting (Mentorships), Tokyo, Japan

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2024 Canvas Connections Art Collective, The German Centre Art Gallery, Singapore

Introspections in Resilience, GR Kitano Art Hub & Gallery, Kobe, Japan

2023 Resilience & Renewal, The German Centre Art Gallery, The German Centre for Industry & Trade – Singapore

2018 Spirited Away, Best Living Studios, Tokyo, Japan

The Bucket List, Kitano Alley Gallery, Kobe, Japan

2017 The Fuji Collection, Kitano Alley Gallery, Kobe, Japan

Blossom Blast Daily Rotating Easel Solo, UltraNew Super Gallery, Harajuku, Japan

Selected Group Exhibitions

2024 Connections Art Collective, The German Centre Art Gallery, German Centre of Industry & Trade, Singapore

Lines Exhibition (Group Show), Hopsfield Art Gallery with The Lucid Umbrella, Singapore

Artful Expressions Canvas Connections Art Collective, Visual Arts Centre, Singapore

Reborn Motherhood, Mama on Palette, Singapore

Catapult - Art Meets Heart Interior Design, Rochester Commons, Singapore

The Healing Power of Color (Online Show), Manhattan Arts, NYC

Group Show, GR Kitano Art Hub Gallery, Kobe, Japan

HERStory, Manhattan Arts International, NYC

Introducing Canvas Connections, Canvas Connections Art Collective, The Arts House, Singapore

2023 Voice of Art II, BeOne Gallery - ION Orchard Gallery, Singapore

Collectible Art Fair SG 2023 The Art Space by Natalie Wong, Singapore

Celebrations with Canvas Connections- The German Centre Art Gallery, The German Centre for Industry & Trade, Singapore

Elements, The Healing Power of Art & Artists, Manhattan Arts NYC

HMVC Gallery NY Freestyle Group Show work displayed at Times Square, NYC

The Healing Power of Color 2023 Exhibition: The Healing Power of Art & Artists, Manhattan Arts, NYC

Featured Artist: Camelback Gallery Rajul Shah Featured Artist - online

Canvas Connections Art Collective, Gallery at the Well, Emerald Hill, Singapore

Small Works, Maya Gallery, Singapore

HER STORY 2023: Online Gallery, Manhattan Arts NYC USA

Making Our Marks, ISEA (International Society of Experimental Artists) 9th Annual Member Only Online Exhibition

Healing Power of Art and Artists, : The Healing Power of Art Inspired by Nature 2023. Online Gallery, Manhattan Arts NYC USA