New York-based artist Shreya Mehta sold over 90% of her artworks exhibited at Share and Care Foundation’s first art auction event held in at Studio Arte in New York City, October 6, 2013. Shreya’s unique talent generated over US $25,000 for the foundation’s healthcare initiative, (H2U) Healthcare to Unreached.
The auction was in two parts—a silent auction in the afternoon followed by a live auction hosted by comedian Anish Shah later in the evening—and was attended by a large number of people from South Asian communities as well as some from other parts of the world.
Shreya featured several of her earlier works as well as a Limited Edition “Women Behind the Veil” series. While all the paintings were well received, the most popular were “Women behind the Veil Edition 8 & 9” and the “Padma.”
When asked what was the inspiration for her collection, Shreya responded, “We women are all covered by a veil. Be it one you see or one you don’t see. Who are we behind the veil? Who are we? What is our identity? Mother, daughter, wife, mistress, symbol of honor, a paragon of virtue . . . This lady is a symbol of beauty, beauty defined as strength . . . The strength to empower others and inspire miracles.”
Speaking about the auction, Arun Bhansali, President, Share and Care Foundation™, commented, “We acknowledge and applaud all the artistes, their time, talent and creativity for a cause. Shreya Mehta turned out to be a brilliant star among all the stars. She was a sold out sensation. Share and Care is very proud of her support and warmth.”
In 2012 Shreya launched her own independent initiative, “Art for a Cause,” and has raised funds for various health-related and social projects through the sale of her paintings. For more on Shreya, please visit www.shreyamehta.com.
