About the Exhibition

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Artisera is thrilled to present Rakhee Shenoy’s debut solo exhibition. Presence of Absence is a body of work by Rakhee Shenoy that explores the “dreamlike comfort of imaginary elsewheres", encouraging viewers to question their perception of reality, and embrace the allure of imaginary realms. Rakhee’s artistic practice aims to bridge the gap between art and design as she combines drawing, painting, digital art, and embroidery to create unique mixed media artworks.
By blending two and three-dimensional imagery, incorporating objects and interiors, and integrating fantastical backgrounds, this body of work invites viewers to immerse themselves in a state of comfort. It implores us to remember that even in solitude, one can find solace and company in the world's delicate marvels. The mixed media artworks challenge one’s perceptions, inspire imagination, and remind one of the transformative power of art to create new realities that transcend the limitations of the world. By confronting the confluence of reality and dreams, the series prompts one to reflect on the socio-political situations that influence our yearnings and aspirations. Rakhee's work delves into the power of imagination, allowing individuals to transport themselves to different places and evoke a sense of wonder and exploration.
Rakhee employs varied mixed media techniques to create her artworks. Her process begins by drawing and painting each composition, after which she scans her work and digitally introduces new elements and interventions. The digital artwork or collage is then printed on a canvas, and subsequently hand painted and hand embroidered. Rakhee works closely with a team of embroiderers at her studio to realize her artistic vision.
Central to Rakhee's artistic ethos is her dedication towards creating a unique visual language and pushing the boundaries of creativity.

The Artist Speaks

The inspiration behind this series stems from the idea of reimagining spaces as an escape from reality. The artworks involve a uniquely complex chain of techniques; a collage of hand painting, drawing, digital drawing and hand embroidery, that help translate my vision.

- Rakhee Shenoy

A Floral Connection

Rakhee has a special fondness for flowers since a very young age, and her love for flowers translates into her artworks. Working with floral arrangements is an integral part of Rakhee's art practice, bringing an intimate part of her personality into her work.

  • Rakhee takes pictures of flowers against a white or black background to understand their structure and shape.

  • Over the years, the process of flower arrangement has become a means to discover colours and composition.

I would like the viewers to interpret my artworks in their own way, making each interpretation unique, just like my creations.

- Rakhee Shenoy

A Celebration of Textile

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Rakhee’s art is heavily influenced by her textile practice. She seamlessly blends embroidery within her artworks, inviting viewers to explore the depths of textiles as a form of expression, connection, and transcendence. Through delicately embroidered elements executed by skilled artisans who have been with her for many years, she showcases the diversity and beauty of the time consuming craft.

  • Comfort Zone 1, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Comfort Zone 1, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Comfort Zone 1
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 59 x 41 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Comfort Zone 2, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Comfort Zone 2, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Comfort Zone 2
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 59 x 41 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Comfort Zone 3, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Comfort Zone 3, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Comfort Zone 3
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 59 x 41 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • Sculpting Time: Objects of Memories, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Sculpting Time: Objects of Memories, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Sculpting Time: Objects of Memories
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 43 x 34 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • Whispers of Tranquillity, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Whispers of Tranquillity, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Whispers of Tranquillity
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 43 x 34 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Fables in Frames, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Fables in Frames, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Fables in Frames
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 41 x 32 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Portals of Perception, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Portals of Perception, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Portals of Perception
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 40 x 30 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • Timeless Recollections, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Timeless Recollections, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Timeless Recollections
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 43 x 34 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • Palette of Serenity, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Palette of Serenity, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Palette of Serenity
    Mixed Media and Hand Tuf... | 49 x 77 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Tranquil Reverie, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Tranquil Reverie, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Tranquil Reverie
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 41 x 50 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Still Waters of Serenity, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Still Waters of Serenity, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Still Waters of Serenity
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 42 x 57 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • A Symphony in Stillness 1, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera A Symphony in Stillness 1, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    A Symphony in Stillness 1
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 41 x 34 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • A Symphony in Stillness 2, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera A Symphony in Stillness 2, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    A Symphony in Stillness 2
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 42 x 32 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Post Card Home, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Post Card Home, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Post Card Home
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 32 x 26 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Harvest of Memories, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Harvest of Memories, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Harvest of Memories
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 40 x 32 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Tales Told in Objects, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Tales Told in Objects, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Tales Told in Objects
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 28 x 54 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • Inward Reflections, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Inward Reflections, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Inward Reflections
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 41 x 33 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Dialogue 29, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Dialogue 29, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Dialogue 29
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 38 x 31 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • Essence of Simplicity, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Essence of Simplicity, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Essence of Simplicity
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 43 x 34 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • The Art of Solace, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera The Art of Solace, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    The Art of Solace
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 44 x 36 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • Shadow of Secrets, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Shadow of Secrets, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Shadow of Secrets
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 43 x 41 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • Embracing Stillness, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Embracing Stillness, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Embracing Stillness
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 39 x 40 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • Realm of Embodied Dreams, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Realm of Embodied Dreams, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Realm of Embodied Dreams
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 42 x 63 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • Traces of a Treasured Time, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Traces of a Treasured Time, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Traces of a Treasured Time
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 41 x 34 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Transcending Time, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Transcending Time, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Transcending Time
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 53 x 42 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Veils of the Sublime, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Veils of the Sublime, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Veils of the Sublime
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 33 x 33 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
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  • Resonance of Recollection, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Resonance of Recollection, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Resonance of Recollection
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 44 x 34 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Stories in Stillness 1, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Stories in Stillness 1, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Stories in Stillness 1
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 53 x 38 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy
  • Stories in Stillness 2, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera Stories in Stillness 2, Rakhee Shenoy, Internal - Artisera
    Stories in Stillness 2
    Mixed Media and Hand Emb... | 57 x 42 inches
    Rakhee Shenoy

Artist Profile

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Born in 1994, Rakhee Shenoy is a textile artist weaving together a rich tapestry of multidisciplinary skills, artistic expression, and a deep commitment to ethical textile practices. With a dynamic background, Rakhee harnesses her expertise to create innovative textile forward mixed media works that push the boundaries of creativity.
Central to Rakhee's artistic ethos is her dedication towards creating a unique visual language. Rakhee's artistry thrives on the fusion of unique mixed media techniques, including handloom weaving, hand embroidery, painting, and digital drawing. The MFA programme at the Royal College of Art, London and undergraduate programme at Srishti MAHE, Bangalore has strongly influenced her ability to seamlessly combine diverse approaches and materials, resulting in artworks that are not only visually captivating but also conceptually profound. Her creations become a canvas for storytelling as she weaves narratives of human connection into each fabric.
Rakhee’s work has been showcased on various international stages. Notably, her work exhibited at the prestigious Z33 Museum in Belgium, Unit 1 Gallery London in collaboration with Sanne Vaassen, London Craft Week in 2022, Hackney Gallery London, and Royal College of Art 2020 show at The Bargehouse London, have garnered attention and acclaim. She has also participated in important group shows in India. Her participation in global art shows has led her work to be published in international publications.
Rakhee's collaboration with internationally renowned luxury brands like Aranyani, Vaya Home and Himatsingka Seide, as well as her freelance projects in the UK for GP & J Baker, Rare Thread, Zoffany and many more, showcase her ability to infuse opulence with her unique textile sensibilities. Through her collaborations with artisans and mills, she not only champions traditional craftsmanship but also strives to create a positive impact on local communities. Her work serves as a bridge between heritage techniques and contemporary artistry. In addition to her art and design ventures, she is also a Guest faculty at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art Design and Technology in Bangalore. The artist lives and works in her studio in Bangalore, India.