Collection: Shima Star

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Seattle-based artist Shima Star (b. 1972, South London, England) is a multimedia artist whose work explores cultural constructs around gender, heritage, motherhood, and their relationships with color.

Growing up in the landscape of 1970s South London, Shima experienced a formative period during the height of a multicultural revolution that extended into the 1990s. As one of the first generations of Indians in London, she grappled with the challenge of personal identification amidst the diverse mix of culture and traditions. Against familial expectations, Shima boldly pursued her passion for art and became the first in her family to attend art college, earning a distinction from the University of Arts in London.