Shebani Rao is an artist, writer, and researcher in Philadelphia.
“I am my Ancestor’s Eventual Outcome” Acrylic, paper clay, mixed media. 2025.
“SBDP (Sev Batata Dahi Puri).” Acrylic and nail polish on canvas. 24” x 36”. 2022.
Currently, prints of this painting are being sold through Twelve Gates.
“Fish fry.” Paper clay and acrylic. 2024.
“Black Forest Cake.” Paper clay and acrylic. 2025.
“Vada pav.” Paper clay and acrylic. 2025. On view at The Sketch Club June-July 2025.
“Sunset Lane: A Polly Pocket portrait.” Paper clay and mixed media. 2026.
“Aunty Freny.” Acrylic on reused canvas. 16” x 20”. 2023.
Was on view at ReCreate Gallery April - May 2023.
“Tel Malish.” Acrylic, ribbon, nail polish, cardboard on canvas. 18” x 24”. 2023.
Was on view and sold at Twelve Gates Arts’ 2023 gala.
“Swan Party” Acrylic on canvas. 2025.
Self portrait. Acrylic on wooden board. 2024.
“Aai’s at Taco Bell.” Watercolor and pen on paper. 2021.
Was on view and sold at Twelve Gates’ 2022 gala.
“Shephard Villa.” Acrylic on canvas. 16” x 20”. 2024.
“Can I Pull Off a Vest? (At Philly AIDS Thrift.” Acrylic, mask, feathers, paper, sequins on canvas. 16” x 20”. 2021.
Was on view at ReCreate Gallery April - May 2023.