For the multi-award-winning abstract artist from London, shimmer isn’t just an aesthetic — it’s an attitude. Her canvases, layered with metallics and texture, pulse with energy and optimism.
What began as a form of personal therapy has evolved into a distinctive visual language: luminous abstracts that capture strength, hope, and emotion in motion.
Her now-signature metallic palette was an instinctive choice. During a difficult period in her life, she found herself drawn to golds, silvers, and iridescent tones — a form of light breaking through darkness.
The response was immediate; people saw in her work the same sense of resilience and renewal that had inspired it. Over time, that glow became her calling card — a kind of emotional alchemy rendered in acrylic.
Shreena’s art carries the rhythm of London but the soul of South Asia.
“British in rhythm, South Asian in soul,” she says. “The bold colours, metallics, and layered textures are very much inspired by the richness of our heritage — the fabrics, the festivities, the symbolism. But there’s also that London influence — the modern edge, the hustle, the emotional depth.”
Her paintings reflect that duality beautifully — rooted yet restless, traditional yet distinctly contemporary.
Spirituality, too, threads quietly through her work. Pieces titled Aum Ganeshay Namah and Subhanallah reflect her fascination with faith as a universal language rather than a religious one. Her approach is about reverence, not doctrine — a way of translating gratitude, surrender, and peace into modern form.
For Shreena, abstract art becomes a bridge between the sacred and the everyday, where light and energy move freely across the canvas.
In the studio, Shreena’s process is both intuitive and exacting.
She layers high-quality acrylics with metallic and textured mediums, manipulating light as though it were a material itself. Each piece evolves through emotion — building, burning, then softening — until the final glaze seals it with a quiet luminosity.
Increasingly, she’s thinking about sustainability too: reusing materials, minimising waste, and creating works designed to last.
Beyond her own practice, Shreena invests deeply in community. Her workshops with youth centres focus on art as emotional sustainability — a way for young people, especially those from minority backgrounds, to find space, expression, and belonging.
For her, creative sustainability means more than responsible sourcing; it’s about cultural endurance and self-worth.
For emerging artists of colour, sustainability isn’t just about materials,” she says. “It’s about careers that honour where we come from while creating space for where we’re going
Her trajectory has also brought her into the orbit of luxury collectors and brands, though her approach to collaboration remains grounded. She believes the most meaningful partnerships start from intention, not aesthetics.
Authenticity, purpose, and empathy, she says, should guide any creative exchange between artist and brand.
Now, Shreena is expanding her horizons once again.
She’s exploring cityscapes through abstraction — capturing the rhythm and beauty of urban life while experimenting with more sustainable, tactile mediums.
Her recent Clouds series transforms memory and loss into colour and form, often commissioned to honour loved ones. The pieces glow softly, like light caught in grief’s aftermath.
Most recently, she brought that same spirit of light and unity to a national moment of reflection. On Remembrance Sunday, Shreena live-painted alongside artist Patrick Heisel OBE, commemorating those who served and sacrificed.
The collaborative piece — a fusion of acrylics and watercolours — was created to share a vibrant message of hope, unity, and remembrance. The finished artwork will be auctioned to raise funds for the Royal British Legion, supporting veterans and their families.
As she reflects on her journey, Shreena’s ambition feels both grounded and luminous. She hopes her art will remind people, particularly within the South Asian diaspora, that their stories and identities belong at the centre of contemporary culture.
As the festive season approaches, reach out to Shreena for bespoke art commissions that make truly meaningful gifts.
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