Shebani Rao is an artist, writer, and researcher in Philadelphia.
“I am my Ancestor’s Eventual Outcome” Acrylic, paper clay, mixed media. 2025.
“Swan Party” Acrylic on canvas. 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.
“Vada pav.” Paper clay and acrylic. 2025. On view at The Sketch Club June-July 2025.
“Aunty Freny.” Acrylic on reused canvas. 16” x 20”. 2023.
Was on view at ReCreate Gallery April - May 2023.
“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.
“Aai’s at Taco Bell.” Watercolor and pen on paper. 2021.
Was on view and sold at Twelve Gates’ 2022 gala.
Self portrait. Acrylic on wooden board. 2024.
“Shephard Villa.” Acrylic on canvas. 16” x 20”. 2024.
“Tel Malish.” Acrylic, ribbon, nail polish, cardboard on canvas. 18” x 24”. 2023.
Was on view and sold at Twelve Gates Arts’ 2023 gala.
“Taurus Season.” Acrylic, fabric scraps, wrappers, vintage paper on canvas. "8” x 10”. 2023.