About Me and My Artwork

I am an illustrator based in South London, drawing inspiration from nature, astronomy, and social issues. My recent include gig posters and vinyl covers showcased at Solent University, where I developed my skills in printmaking, illustration, and Adobe Photoshop.

 

In 2018, I at Somerset House, engaging with artists and visitors to explore creative processes and perspectives This experience motivated me to experiment further, resulting in visual animations and vocal song covers.

 

A couple of years later, enrolled in a visual effects course, where I created a music video for a cover of Eilish’s ‘Six Feet Under.’ Using After Effects, I crafted a melancholic and luminous ambiance of a girl wandering through a cemetery night, employing effects, filters, colour correction, and 3D animation.

 

I enhanced the of the character entering the cemetery by overlaying second-hand imagery of tombstones and adding a mist effect, which contributes to the mysterious atmosphere. The moonlight's glow on the character adds to the dreamlike quality of the scene.

 

Through my art, I aim to raise awareness for mental health and other urgent issues, like climate, on a broader scale. I strive to instil a sense of hope in my, reminding them that they are not and that it’s okay to feel not okay, especially in these difficult times.

 

Publications: Shepherd, M. April 2021, Manisha Rekhi's Spiritual Illustrations. The Collective Mag July 2024

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Skills and techniques Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro,-printing, animation, lino printing, ink, graphite, photography, and painting.

 

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