Sheela Becton
As a mixed media artist, my work is rooted in the belief that humanity and nature are intrinsically connected—threads woven into the fabric of a greater, unified whole.
My journey through cancer has profoundly shaped my art, infusing it with a narrative of survival, renewal, and transformation. Birds, trees, and natural forms often appear as symbols of freedom and healing.
My art honors feminine strength not only as an abstract ideal but as a deeply personal truth shaped by my own journey. Each piece is both a celebration and a reclamation of that power.
My Indian heritage infuses my work with spiritual symbolism, rich color palettes, and ancestral narratives. I seek to bridge the ancient and the contemporary, the personal and the universal—allowing my identity to flow freely between tradition and transformation.
In each creation, I aim to offer a space for reflection, healing, and remembrance. My work invites viewers to reconnect—with themselves, with the Earth, and with the timeless rhythms that bind us all.
Contact
https://www.sheelacreates.com/
sheelacreates@gmail.com
https://www.instagram.com/sheelabectoncreates/
Interview
What inspires your art practice and keeps you motivated?
My art is inspired by feminine strength, resilience, and the sacred connection between human life and nature, with roots in Indian heritage. My journey through cancer has profoundly shaped my art, infusing it with a narrative of survival, renewal, and transformation. Birds, trees, and natural forms often appear as symbols of freedom and healing. My art honors feminine strength not only as an abstract ideal but as a deeply personal truth shaped by my own journey. Each piece is both a celebration and a reclamation of that power.
How does your mission as an artist influence the work you create?
My mission is to uplift and honor the feminine spirit. My art naturally gravitates toward imagery of women, divine feminine energy, and symbols of renewal. Figures, gestures, and colors in my work carry the quiet strength of survival and empowerment. My mission is to remind people that we are not separate from nature but deeply connected to it. This shapes how my compositions intertwine women with natural elements—branches, petals, roots—creating a visual language of interconnectedness.
Can you share a key part of your creative process that helps you stay focused?
For me, the process and urge of bringing my sketch and composition onto the canvas and seeing how it takes its own journey helps me focus. I may start with a concept, but that concept evolves through this journey. That is what keeps me coming back to creating day after day.
What mindset tip do you rely on to overcome challenges in your art career?
Staying positive and understanding that this is not a race. Things evolve with time, and my life’s journey has also taught me a lot. I have cultivated the mindset to focus each day on the process and joy and not think too much about the outcome.
How do you hope your art impacts the world or your community?
Because my mission is about resilience, survival, and empowerment, I want my art to be more than decoration. I want to invite introspection—inviting viewers to feel, reflect, and perhaps find strength in their own stories. I want my art and the stories behind my art to connect with my viewers and inspire them. I want my art to be testimonials of resilience and healing.
