Young artist Sheena Banerji earns global recognition for portraits, 3D rangolis

At just 24 years old, artist Sheena Banerji is making waves worldwide with her passionate depictions of celebrities through portraits, wall art and unique 3D rangolis. Her creations feature themes ranging from Sikh and Hindu Gurus to some of her favourite Punjabi artists.

Sheena has personally gifted hand-painted portraits to singer Amrit Mann and received social media praise from stars like Diljit Dosanjh and Sunanda Sharma. Determined to challenge the notion that art is a trivial occupation, Sheena aims to establish herself as a leading painter and artist.

“In my family, we have doctors, engineers and lawyers but no artists. When I said I wanted to pursue art, I was mostly laughed at and relatives said it wasn’t a profession worth pursuing. But my parents stood by me and I kept at it,” she said. “My goal is to show those who doubted me that artists can earn a decent livelihood and change the world in ways others can’t.”

Currently, Sheena’s canvases are shipped to the UK, Australia, Canada and the US. Her interest in painting began in childhood, initially as a hobby. Guided by friends, she chose to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, after which she committed to her calling without looking back.

“I wasn’t aware of the opportunities painting could open for me,” Sheena shared. “I sought inspiration from my teachers and within years, I was resolute that this would be my profession. I work from home and am among the rare artists in Punjab making 3D rangoli. I ship portraits worldwide, aiming to make a greater name for myself as an artist.”

Her home walls feature portraits of Sidhu Moosewala, Diljit Dosanjh, Guru Nanak, Radha Krishna and Shiv-Parvati. Her elaborate rangoli of Sunanda Sharma earned praise from the singer herself.

Sheena credits her teachers for encouraging her to publicise her artwork on social media, saying, “I am immensely thankful for their guidance and support in helping me reach greater heights.”