Shivani mathur
The pathway from Lucknow to London
Originally from India, I came to London in June 1998 on an allowance of 35 pounds per day, expecting to spend two weeks here. Financial markets were in turmoil, my education background seemed 'just right' and I was offered an opportunity in the all male-world of investment banking. Although I knew that my profile was unlike that of a typical investment banker, and aware that I might quickly lose my job, I decided to take the risk. Decades later, I am happy to still be here.
As I rose to be recognised as the top two percent of women in the financial sector in London, I began to realise the importance of taking risk. Equally important in my journey was being given an opportunity and following it through.
I began to seek ways to pay my gratitude to those who offered me opportunity. My vision extends to a world where extraordinary opportunities are accessible to, ordinary people with big dreams, grit, humility, an incessant quest for learning. The rewards that come from disrupting status quo come by taking alternate pathways.
How Art entered my life.
I realized that art has the power to empower, provoke thought, and bring about positive change. Thus, alongside my corporate career, I embarked on a parallel artistic journey, igniting conversations around disruption, opportunity, social justice, and sustainability.
My dedication to both finance and art converged when I enrolled in a Master’s degree in Art and Science at Central Saint Martins during the pandemic. This transformative experience deepened my understanding and refined my artistic practice and I graduated with a distinction and received the highly recommended for the prestigious 'Maison Zero, this earth' award by LVMH for sustainability
These days, I explore a wide variety of media, from discarded materials like glass, mirrors, and eggshells to classic forms like oil paint and modern techniques such as generative art.
At the core of my creative practice lies the belief that art transforms lives.
Originally from India, I came to London in June 1998 on an allowance of 35 pounds per day, expecting to spend two weeks here. Financial markets were in turmoil, my education background seemed 'just right' and I was offered an opportunity in the all male-world of investment banking. Although I knew that my profile was unlike that of a typical investment banker, and aware that I might quickly lose my job, I decided to take the risk. Decades later, I am happy to still be here.
As I rose to be recognised as the top two percent of women in the financial sector in London, I began to realise the importance of taking risk. Equally important in my journey was being given an opportunity and following it through.
I began to seek ways to pay my gratitude to those who offered me opportunity. My vision extends to a world where extraordinary opportunities are accessible to, ordinary people with big dreams, grit, humility, an incessant quest for learning. The rewards that come from disrupting status quo come by taking alternate pathways.
How Art entered my life.
I realized that art has the power to empower, provoke thought, and bring about positive change. Thus, alongside my corporate career, I embarked on a parallel artistic journey, igniting conversations around disruption, opportunity, social justice, and sustainability.
My dedication to both finance and art converged when I enrolled in a Master’s degree in Art and Science at Central Saint Martins during the pandemic. This transformative experience deepened my understanding and refined my artistic practice and I graduated with a distinction and received the highly recommended for the prestigious 'Maison Zero, this earth' award by LVMH for sustainability
These days, I explore a wide variety of media, from discarded materials like glass, mirrors, and eggshells to classic forms like oil paint and modern techniques such as generative art.
At the core of my creative practice lies the belief that art transforms lives.
My pathway from Lucknow to London
Public Exhibitions
My relentless and recursive experiments in art
and science have resulted in the opportunity to exhibit my work at some exquisite venues: Bonhams London, Covent Garden, the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, India House, London , and Bozar in Brussels, Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins in London, the Flowers gallery and more..
My public sculpture for the Faberge egg hunt was voted as the top three public sculpture by the London public while it was displayed in Covent Garden. It was subsequently auctioned for charity.
Join me in my journey
Through art I endeavour to create work that conveys balance through disruption, and gives a viewer a moment to pause, think, be silent and dream. I donate a portion of the proceeds from every artwork sold to charity, ensuring that my creations make a tangible difference in someone’s life. By acquiring my artwork, you become a part of this mission, enriching your surroundings while contributing to a more compassionate and inclusive world.
If you are a musician, lets create works where visuals and music respond to each other, if you like art, I invite you to explore my portfolio, where each piece tells a unique story and invites you to embark on a journey of self discovery and if you feel strongly, as I do, about giving a voice on social issues through art let's set up a space where together we foster creativity, embrace diversity, and create a vibrant community that values the transformative power of art. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Send me a message
My relentless and recursive experiments in art
and science have resulted in the opportunity to exhibit my work at some exquisite venues: Bonhams London, Covent Garden, the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, India House, London , and Bozar in Brussels, Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins in London, the Flowers gallery and more..
My public sculpture for the Faberge egg hunt was voted as the top three public sculpture by the London public while it was displayed in Covent Garden. It was subsequently auctioned for charity.
Join me in my journey
Through art I endeavour to create work that conveys balance through disruption, and gives a viewer a moment to pause, think, be silent and dream. I donate a portion of the proceeds from every artwork sold to charity, ensuring that my creations make a tangible difference in someone’s life. By acquiring my artwork, you become a part of this mission, enriching your surroundings while contributing to a more compassionate and inclusive world.
If you are a musician, lets create works where visuals and music respond to each other, if you like art, I invite you to explore my portfolio, where each piece tells a unique story and invites you to embark on a journey of self discovery and if you feel strongly, as I do, about giving a voice on social issues through art let's set up a space where together we foster creativity, embrace diversity, and create a vibrant community that values the transformative power of art. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Send me a message
