Rakhee Shenoy’s surreal still life collages transport you to a realm of wonder, comfort and escape. The textile artist’s dreamy works delight in the art of crossovers and flipping how we view reality. Layered and fluid mixed media works merge internal and external worlds as they spill over onto a single frame. Personal objects, memories and machines share space with wildflowers, vegetation, fruits and insects in a mind-bending mish-mash.... A fish swims over a bowl of oranges and past a grocery bag over which an ant makes its way. With intriguing layers, textures, textual details, the artworks are made using embroidery, painting, hand-drawing and digital art. Shenoy adds symbols of personal significance and nature-based muses like silk moths, butterflies and fish, which represent freedom and beauty.

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