Shoneize Akhtar Shoneize Akhtar

Motherhood led me to painting in the most unexpected way. What began as a casual afternoon of art with my children slowly turned into a regular creative practice. Their joy and curiosity helped me reconnect with a part of myself I had lost touch with. Since then, painting has become both a passion and a way to reflect, heal, and understand myself better. I haven’t stopped since.

As a self-taught artist and working mother, my art is personal and reflective. It explores themes like motherhood, home life, memory, and emotion. I’m drawn to quiet moments—small gestures, expressions, and feelings that often go unnoticed. For me, painting is a way to make sense of everyday life and to hold on to the beauty within it.

My work looks at memory, inherited emotion, and the impact of early relationships—especially those shaped by care and sensitivity. I’m drawn to how our personal histories stay with us, how our homes hold onto feelings, and how everyday moments often carry deep emotional weight. Each painting is like a visual diary—honest, personal, and guided by instinct.