Painter, Draftsman, Sculptor · Born in 1957 - India

Sheela Gowda

Sheela Gowda, initially trained in painting, masterfully expanded into sculpture and installations, adopting diverse materials like human hair and cow-dung, rooted in her Indian heritage. Gowda's work intricately weaves techniques of process orientation and postminimalism, reflecting intricate labor experiences and ritualistic elements. Her art emits a profound socio-cultural resonance, laying bare the visceral textures of marginalized existence and spiritual introspection.