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 ...

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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 ...

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Gallery

Original Watercolour
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Past Exhibitions

  • Wokingham Art Society 2018, 2019,2020,2021,2022, 2023
  • Artfest, Wokingham 2018
  • Reading Guild of Artists: 'Celebrating our Town: Discover Reading' 2020 Online Exhibition and 'While we Wait' 2021, 'Reconnected' 2021, 'Art Works' 2022, @Continuum' 2023
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Manchester 2020 Exhibition in Quay Street gallery from June to July 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
  • Reading Charity Art Fair Oct 2021
  • 'A Sense of Space' Exhibition @ South Hill Park Art Centre, Bracknell 2022
  • Fabrianoin Acquarello Exhibition 2023, Bologna.
  •  Reading Guild of Artists 92nd Annual Exhibition 'Continuum Art in the Flow' 
  •  Wokingham Art Trail September'23.
  • RGA Small Works at Riverside Museum Turbine House, 2023
  • The Rotary Charity Art and Craft Fair, October 2023 organised by The Rotary Club of Maiden Erlegh.
  • Woodley and Earley Spring Exhibition 2024
  • Insight Exhibition at The Base, Newbury
  • Open Studios West Berkshire and North Hampshire 2024
  • 'Collaborations' Exhibition by REadig Guild of Artists 2024




Upcoming Shows:

1. Wokingham Art Society's Annual Exhibition 20th July to 3rd August'24 at St Patrick's Parish Hall, Wokingham Road, Rg411Eh (10am to 5pm)

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