Contemporary Art by Sheela Becton
Healing and Uplifting
Artist Statement
As a mixed media artist, my work is rooted in the belief that humanity and nature are intrinsically connected—threads woven into the fabric of a greater, unified whole.
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My journey through cancer has profoundly shaped my art, infusing it with a narrative of survival, renewal, and transformation. Birds, Trees, and natural forms often appear as symbols of freedom and healing.
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My art honors feminine strength not only as an abstract ideal but as a deeply personal truth shaped by my own journey. Each piece is both a celebration and a reclamation of that power.
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My Indian heritage infuses my work with spiritual symbolism, rich color palettes, and ancestral narratives. I seek to bridge the ancient and the contemporary, the personal and the universal—allowing my identity to flow freely between tradition and transformation.
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In each creation, I aim to offer a space for reflection, healing, and remembrance. My work invites viewers to reconnect—with themselves, with the Earth, and with the timeless rhythms that bind us all.
Artist Bio
Sheela Becton was born and raised in India and moved to the US in 1997. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she embraces her love for painting. The brushwork in her art often tells the story of her memories from life and travels in India, showcasing the rich tapestry of her cultural heritage.
Through color, form, and texture she blends the elements of nature and cultural heritage on her canvas, and aims to create a space where viewers can reflect on their own connection to the world around them. Her art is an invitation to explore the universal themes of harmony, balance, and interconnectedness that transcend cultural boundaries.
The vibrant colors and forms echo the connections to her heritage while the subtle nuances in each piece invite viewers to connect with the profound beauty that exist in both the spiritual and cultural realms.
Sheela had her first solo Exhibit in 2022 and since then has been juried into various group exhibits in and around Maryland.