Karishma D'Souza
Born in 1983 in Mumbai, India, Karishma D’Souza studied at Goa University and M.S. University of Baroda. She currently lives and works in Lisbon. Inspired by her personal experiences, Karishma D’Souza’s work depicts the gap between the different groups in Indian society.
Moving from poetical and political messages, Karishma’s art is the perfect balance between being a committed artist and a witnessing storyteller. Her use of luminous colours and thoughtful repetition of symbols imprints her canvases and drawings, leading the viewer into a poetic world where the personal and the broader narrative intertwine.
She has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in Portugal and internationally, including at Atelier Concorde in Lisbon, Xippas Galerie in Paris, and Tao Art Gallery in Mumbai. Her artworks are part of the Chada Art Collection (KRC), Utrecht Central Museum, and Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten.
artworks selection
exhibitions
OGMT Affordable Art Weekend – November, 15 – 17. 2024
The OGMT Affordable Art Weekend presented more than 30 established and emerging artists´ works within a price range that encouraged new collectors and admirers of art to engage with contemporary practices.
This exhibition showcased original works as well as prints, artists´ books and postcards.
“Whole River of Light” by Karishma D’Souza & Le Phi Long – 27/07 – 20/09/2024
This two-person exhibition featuring Karishma D’Souza and Le Phi Long took viewers on a poetic journey through hidden narratives in cultural landscapes, reflecting on how they have shaped generations. While Long’s work explores religious practices among Cambodia’s floating community at Kampong Luong, presented through sketches and a video intervention, D’Souza’s intimate and metaphorically vibrant works on paper and canvas evoke memories and different perceptions of social realities. Together, their distinct perspectives create a dialogue, unfolding collective and personal stories while revealing the layered meanings within landscapes.