Jaipur. At Jawahar Kala Kendra’s Alankar Art Gallery, the much-awaited exhibition “Chitrayan: A Journey Through Art” lit up with a distinct aura this year—thanks to the presence of Shagun Agrawal.
A psychologist by profession and an artist at heart, Shagun creates on canvas a world that flows both inward and outward, merging the visible with the invisible. Her series “An Inner Journey” feels like a map of the human psyche, where layers of emotions overlap, collide, and ultimately dissolve into one another. In her works, colors are not merely hues but pulses of emotion; lines are not mere shapes but the very rhythms of the soul.
Psychology Merging with Art
Although trained in psychology, Shagun’s true language is visual art. Every brushstroke seems to reveal the hidden mysteries of the human mind. For her, the canvas is like a therapy room—where viewers find themselves in conversation with their subconscious shadows.Her art compels us to pause and reflect: Do we know ourselves as deeply as the world thinks it knows us?
From “Sherdili” to the Canvas
Just as her podcast “Sherdili” connects thoughts with courage and introspection, her paintings too echo with questions that resonate within the viewer. Each shade, each form whispers—“Look within; the true journey lies there.”
Shagun’s Presence in Chitrayan
While Chitrayan as a whole brings together the diverse perspectives of four women artists, Shagun’s creations stand out with a unique radiance. Her canvases stretch from the intimacy of Rajasthan’s soil to the vast landscapes of the human psyche, resonating with a universality that transcends borders.Her art is deeply rooted in local traditions, yet it carries a global sensibility—making it both personal and universal.
A Viewer’s Experience
One art enthusiast at the opening remarked while observing her work:“It feels as if this painting is giving voice to my own unspoken emotions. To see myself reflected in these colors—that perhaps is the true magic of art.”
The Essence of Art—A Dialogue with the Self
Through her vision, Shagun Agrawal reminds us that paintings are not just frames adorning a wall but invitations to an inner dialogue. Her work affirms that art itself is a journey—a journey inward, a quest for the self, and ultimately, a sharing of that discovery with the world.
