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12/5/24, 12:00 PM Shanaya Purohit illuminates the art world with her talented brush
I prefer using bright and bold colours because they reflect my personality. I don’t fear using them. It’s
like flying in a beautiful world through art. I enjoy playing with colours freely.

Where do you find your artistic inspirations?

I find my artistic inspirations from my story books, classic art by legendary artists and from the
exhibitions I attend with my mother (well-known UAE based artist, Sonal Purohit).

Shanaya Purohit at work.

Does your mother help you in your work?

My mother, as you say, is a well-known artist and she brings me canvases and colours. She gives
suggestions sometimes, but most of the time I paint from my perceptions. My mother lets me paint
whichever way I want. Art for me is my world, and I enjoy making it.

Would you like to be a professional artist?

I enjoy painting and I love this beautiful world. I wish to be an artist who can also sing in concerts,
play piano as well as help people in whichever way possible.

Who are the artists you like? Why do you like their work?

I love Picasso and Vincent van Gogh. I have tried to recreate the classic Mona Lisa many times.
Sunflowers by van Gogh is a very joyous theme. His nature art is wonderful and has inspired me a

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