Kusum Shabong
Capturing the Beauty of Life through Watercolours
About Me
My Art Journey
Hello, I'm Kusum Shabong, a visual artist based in Wokingham, UK, specialising in vibrant, impressionistic paintings. My artistic journey has led me to explore the beauty of landscapes, architecture, portraits, and still life through the unique medium of watercolour. I offer a collection of original works for ...
Artistic Philosophy and Approach
At the core of my artistic practice is a deep appreciation for the beauty and versatility of watercolours. I believe that this medium possesses a unique quality, allowing me to capture the ephemeral and ever-changing aspects of our world. Inspired by the play of light, colour, and spontaneity, I strive to create ...
Gallery
Original Watercolour
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Past Exhibitions
- Reading Guild of Artists: 'Celebrating our Town: Discover Reading' 2020 Online Exhibition and 'While we Wait' 2021, 'Reconnected' 2021, 'Art Works' 2022, @Continuum' 2023, 'Collaborations' Exhibition, 2024 and 2025
- Acorn Open Studios 2024, 2025
- Wokingham Art Society 2018, 2019,2020,2021,2022, 2023,2024,2025
- Woodley and Earley Spring and Autumn Exhibition 2025
- The Base Festival of Arts, Greenham 2024, 2025
- Shinfield Art Showcase 2025
- Geo Cafe, Caversham 2024
- CAMAT 2024 Art Trail
- Open Studios West Berkshire and North Hampshire 2024
- RGA Small Works at Riverside Museum Turbine House, 2023 and 2025
- Wokingham Art Trail September'23
- Fabrianoin Acquarello Exhibition 2023, Bologna.
- 'A Sense of Space' Exhibition @ South Hill Park Art Centre, Bracknell 2022
- Reading Charity Art Fair Oct 2021, The Rotary Charity Art and Craft Fair, October 2023 and 2024 organised by The Rotary Club of Maiden Erlegh.
- South Asian Art Exhibition 2021, Birmingham
- International Watercolor Exhibition, Niigata, Japan 2021 organised by Japan International Watercolor Institute (JIWI)
- 1st IWS Singapore International Watercolour Exhibition 2021 (shortlisted for Exhibition in August 2021)
- Longlisted in the Malaysia International Online Juried Art Competition 'Figures & Faces' 2021.
- IWS Pennsylvania 'Art in Covid Times' 2021 among shortlisted artists
- 'Artists on the Rise' Contemporary art catalogue by Chalkwell Auctions
- ' Royal Berkshire Hospital Corridor Exhibition' July -August 2021, Reading
- Doncaster Art Fair 'Diversity Exhibition' 2020 (Winner- Second Place)
- Holyart, London 'Rebirth' Exhibition 2020
- Mellow Art Award, Japan 2020
- 99 World Artists UK Contest 2020
- Featured as guest artist in Doodlewashed online platform.
- Artfest, Wokingham 2018
Upcoming Exhibition Shows