Through my painting, I wanted to show how our cities are changing the world for birds and animals. The rooster and the crow are two birds we often see, but in my artwork, they have no trees or natural places left to live. The rooster is sitting on a tall concrete skyscraper, and the crow is perched on construction pipes in a dry and lifeless landscape.

Art is not a mirror to hold up to society, but a hammer with which to shape it - Bertolt Brecht. I am immensely excited to be able to present my diverse, profound, and divergent viewpoints at the Urban Shock Exhibition by incorporating live, and exciting pieces!

Pralaya, the city’s end. The cosmic ocean once a cradle of creation, now carries the weight of human negligence.A symbolic splitting of harmony.

This painting of a bird is all about how important it is to save birds, and stop pollution. But pollution is slowly taking that away. I want people to see this and realize how much pollution is hurting animals, especially birds. It’s a reminder that we need to take care of the earth, so birds and other creatures, can live without fear of losing their homes.

Busy construction site in the middle of the road with trained workers performing unsafe and dangerous stunts, where colossal machinery becomes part of the daily traffic.
Life has taken over civilization. Mother Nature always finds her way out of distress to save her species. She has the power….. the power of life.

I intend to immerse viewers in a visual narrative reflecting humanity’s struggles for territory, progress and survival. I aim to raise an emotional response, encouraging viewers to see beyond the surface and feel the conflict and hope embedded in these battles.

My work depicts Mother Earth sinking into the ocean, overwhelmed by the weight of human impact and environmental destruction. The sea, once a symbol of life, now becomes an unforgiving force, swallowing the Earth and showing the consequences of neglect. This painting calls attention to the urgent need to address climate change and environmental harm before it’s too late.

I paint to feel at peace and to be calm with myself.

The use of recycled materials is intentional. Each scrap tells its own story, once discarded but now stitched into a bigger narrative of how our waste impacts the earth. I believe art should be more than something beautiful to look at - it should challenge, provoke, and make us pause.

I aspired to portray how plastic waste affects the seas greatly through the use of multimedia elements and the recycling of old plastic toys.

My work depicts my most favourite spots of school that mean the most to me, with me at the centre of it all.

This is snake which is a multi colored species, reminds us to protect every creature dull or bright in nature. whenever I look at it from a distance, it looks cool.

As an artist, I express my emotions in art through bold, provocative and colourful techniques that exhibit various issues related to urbanization….

The tug of war between urbanisation and species habitat causes a friction that alters biodiversity.

Art has always been my passion, guiding me on a transformative journey as a wildlife artist and caricaturist. I strive to capture the natural world's beauty and essence and human expression's humour and character. I believe that "Small Steps Lead to Big Changes," and through my creations, I aim to highlight the profound impact each individual can have in shaping a better tomorrow.

My art explores humanity's impact on marine life and advocates for ocean conservation. Through figurative sculptures, I depict the interconnectedness of humans and the underwater world, urging viewers to consider their role in preserving our seas. I embrace art as a journey of constant exploration, seeking new ways to create and inspire.

My painting portrays humanity’s destruction of wildlife and habitats, highlighting the stark contrast between nature’s beauty and its devastation. Through this artwork, I aim to evoke a powerful call for environmental awareness and change.

A Treasure Trove of Trash, repurposes & reimagines household waste as objects of art. This work is also a testament of our reckless “use & throw” consumptive lifestyles. That our planet is hurting is captured by the earthy & warm tones. The gold depicts the treasures we have mined & depleted from earth’s interiors & serves as a wake-up call to restore the riches of our once pristine planet.

“Many voices, one source: The story of language.”

Chāyāmanyasya kurvanti tiṣṭhanti svayamapate. - A tree stands in the scorching sun but provides cool shade to others.

This painting was created by me to show that we have interfered with Nature so much that it has started killing us, just like the notorious water hyacinth plant that causes water to evaporate 4 times faster, fish to suffocate and clogs up water ways.

Diana Shatish, Chennai.

Diana who was born in Andhra Pradesh and settled in Chennai, is a passionate educator, writer, curator, art therapist and Cheriyal Folk artist with 23 years of experience in art education. She holds a Master's degree in Sociology, a Diploma in Drawing and Painting, and a Diploma in Visual Arts specializing in ceramics from Kalakshetra. Diana began her teaching career at the American International School in Chennai at 23 and currently teaches at Kids Central High Cambridge International School. She is dedicated to uniting communities through art and has worked extensively with underprivileged children in Bihar. Diana runs a weekend studio to provide local children with access to her art programmes and serves as the Chapter Head for the Indian Art and Design Educators Association and the Co-Founder of "Little Big Mouths," an arts debate association. Recognized for her innovative teaching methods, she was the runner-up for 'Art Teaching Techniques' at the 2018 Art Teacher Excellence Awards and won the 'Art for Social Change' category in 2019.

As an art educator, Diana fosters a non-judgmental space where children can freely explore their creativity. As a Cheriyal Folk artist, she is committed to preserving Telangana's ancient scroll painting tradition, which dates back 500 years. Her dedication has earned her the Kala Parv and Kala-Sanskruthi awards. Diana has conducted workshops to promote Cheriyal art and has exhibited her works nationally and internationally. Her exhibitions include notable events such as "Corridor Art" (2007), "Entwine" (2010), "Folk Art Festival" (2015), and "World Art Dubai" (2022). Additionally, she received the 'Inked Artist First' award from Ink Studios Mumbai in 2021. Diana's contemporary practice allows her to explore and create site-based works as visual narratives.

S Vijayaraghavan, Chennai.

S. Vijayaraghavan is an accomplished visual artist from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, with a distinguished career spanning international exhibitions and multimedia art practices. He attended the advanced studio art program at the Berlin Art Institute (2016) and holds an MFA in Painting from the College of Art in New Delhi (2006-08). He received a BFA from the College of Fine Arts, Chennai 2001. He was nominated for an audience and jury award in the 60-second short film festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. Honorary Diploma in 2nd International Exhibition of Small Format Art, Lebanon. M.F. Hussain Award in Delhi, 1st National Ambedkar Foundation Award –Professional Category, Nagpur. He has learnt photojournalism. Under the guidance of John Isaac, former Head of the United Nations Photography, USA and Fredric Roberts, an award-winning photographer based in Los Angeles.

Vijayaraghavan's artistic portfolio is characterised by conceptual and metaphorical explorations of human existence, focusing on the dual forces operating in daily life and expanding into new media technologies. He has exhibited extensively across global platforms, including notable venues like the Museo Camera in New Delhi, 59 Rivoli in Paris, Hammer Museum, LA, Lionel Wendt Art Gallery in Colombo, Lily Agius Gallery-Malta, EX-NEW Contemporary Art Center-Italy, CCA Centre for Contemporary Arts-Glasgow, UK, BMECP Centre-Brighton-UK, Leyden Gallery-London, UK, GALERIE TOOLBOX-Berlin, Gallery Aferro-NJ, USA, le Dame Art Gallery-London, Miranda Kuo Gallery-NY, USA, LASALLE College of the Arts-Singapore, Villa Paolina Bonaparte Museum of Viareggio-Italy, Banff Center Banff-Canada, Gallery International-Baltimore, U.S.A, and Sarai Reader '09, curated by the Raqs Media Collective in collaboration with Devi Art Foundation-Gurugram, India.

Additionally, he has curated significant video art exhibitions such as Comisariados 2019- 12 edition of PROYECTOR, Madrid, Spain, "Redeeming the elusive", a trio art exhibition at the Aparna Art Gallery, Sri Fort, New Delhi, 'Crossing Confluence' at the Pink Fest 2022 in Jawahar Kala Kendra-Jaipur, 'Diaphragm Mixing Cultures' at the Wrong Biennale, An Eclectic Embrace | reciprocal visual dialogues of contemporary artists, group exhibition at Gallery 78 Hyderabad, THE BEAUTY OF UNVEILING "INDO-LANKA" Cultural Exchange Annual Art Exhibition 2023 at Art Gallery, Amdavad Ni Gufa, Ahmedabad, MADRAS MUSE: Exploring the material truth—a exhibition at Gallery 78 Hyderabad, The Beauty Of Unveiling "INDO-LANKA" Cultural Exchange Annual Art Exhibition 2023 at Art Gallery, Amdavad Ni Gufa, Ahmedabad, Madras Muse: Exploring the material truth—a group exhibition at InKo Centre, Chennai, Madras Muse-Experimentative novelties, A Group Art Exhibition at Galerie ESPACE-Alliance Française de Madras, Chennai, demonstrates his versatility as both an artist and curator. His works are part of international collections, including those at Le Dame Art Gallery in London, INSTANTS VIDÉO, France, Dominic, Sri-lanka and UNESCO Palace in Beirut, cementing his reputation as a multifaceted contemporary artist who skillfully navigates between traditional and experimental art forms.