Minal is of Indian origin, born and raised in Kenya. She grew-up surrounded by the rich Kenyan culture, the great Savannah, and the rhythm among the wonders of the world: “the Migration”. Her passion for drawing and painting was evident from early childhood.

While pursuing her formal career in Pharmacy, Minal continued painting and exhibiting to raise funds, aiming to transform the lives of the underprivileged. Recognizing art’s transformative power, she remained committed to exhibiting her work to support this cause.

Like many, she experienced a personal awakening, leading her to embrace art full-time. This shift allowed her to fully explore her creativity and flourish as a painter.

Minal’s paintings explore and share her experience of life in Kenya, surrounded by nature. They give voice to her own intersectional journey as an Indian, woman, mother, and most importantly, daughter. Her travels across borders founded a realisation that the lives of women – be it in Africa, Asia, or any other continent – are often alike. Many times, the struggles faced are identical, merely packaged differently. 

Minal’s muses are deeply rooted in the encompassing beauty of nature, where women, animals, flowers, and hints of African motifs intertwine as integral parts of its living canvas. The flowers in her paintings symbolize her self-growth, representing a time of blossom and bloom akin to a cultivated garden. She believes that all women need to express their colourful emotions and embrace what they need to achieve. Our gifts are a calling to explore and nurture areas within ourselves. Through portraits and the vibrant colours of tropical flowers, her work portrays the essence of the mother, the woman, the daughter, and the interconnectedness of nature’s rich diversity.

Minal is a spiritual soul, just like her art is a spiritual journey expressing life, like a wand in the hand of a great conductor. The stroke of the brushes, intertwined with deep tropical colours are like music for her canvas. Colours erupt as she orchestrates the oils to compose visual symphonies of bold, and yet subtle, statements.

Over the years she has participated in a myriad of art competitions and exhibitions. Her work has been greatly appreciated and collected by individuals across the world.

Group Exhibitions: 

1999 - Art Festival held at the National Museum of Kenya 

1999 - International Millennium World Art Competition held at the Gallery Watatu titled “My Country in the year 2000” 

2023- Hope and creativity. Steinway & Sons. -Dubai.

2023- The Holy Art Exhibition. - London

2023- UNITY  Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood. - Dubai

Solo Exhibitions:

1999-Titled “Spirit of Colours” - Kenya. 

2002-Titled “Natures Gifts” - Kenya 

2003-Was declared the year of the AIDS CHILD worldwide Minal painted live on stage  during a fashion show by Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra. The Painting was completed within one hour and auctioned. All proceeds went to the Nyumbani Home – children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic – Kenya. 

2005-Titled “Colours Through a Childs Eyes” in aid of the Asian Earthquake victims - Kenya 

2007-Titled “Visions” in aid of the Lions Sight First Hospital.- Kenya 

2008-Minal was invited by the Russian Embassy to exhibit her art at the opening of the “Crown of the Russian Ballet”- Kenya

2009- Titled “Beyond Beautiful” - Kenya. 

2015- Titled “Ganesha”- Kenya. 

2023- Titled "IN BLOOM: Ar t for Hope" - Dubai

Publications:

2023- Art Seen Magazine Autumn Edition - London