When a supremely artist feels a deeply emotive, heartfelt connection with their surroundings, this visceral emotion finds it way on to her canvas in a unique manner.

Manisha Agrawal believes that we are a tiny speck in this vast universe we call home. Our earth is also home to countless other creatures, but our ancient co-existence is now fragile, making existence risky for many species.

Her extensive research finds itself reflected in her gentle yet powerful visual narratives. The vivid use of colours pay homage to the rich natural diversity around us. While the spotlight is on the flora and fauna she features, the contrast of the creatures in the spotlight against the brilliant use of negative space in her canvases makes the viewer pause and think. Light, colours of nature, the cause of ecological protection – wherever Manisha’s keen eye focuses, her probing, powerful brush rewards the viewer with works that are layered with deep reflection and awareness. Her painting of a tiger inside a jar is a call to action on behalf of an endangered species.

Her work finds expression across a diversity of formats including her stamp series, postcard series, jar series, and her latest exclusive asymmetrical large works. Manisha is a graduate of the Government Fine Arts College, Indore. If the purpose of art is to start a conversation and encourage questions, this young artist is one of the leading lights in the field.