When you look in the mirror, what do you really see? For many of us, the first instinct is to focus on what should be hidden. From a young age, we’re taught that our bodies need to be managed, controlled, and often covered, especially when it comes to women and desire. Artist Sheli Gupta invites us to pause and look again. Her work gently reminds us that being human in our most natural state is not something to apologise for. It is, in fact, an expression of life itself. Unc

You can spend years perfecting your craft and still feel unsure about your place in the art world. One moment you’re creating work you’re proud of, and the next you’re stuck wondering how to price it, talk about it, or turn opportunities into something sustainable. This uncertainty isn’t a lack of talent. It’s a lack of guidance. And that’s where professional artist training becomes crucial. For recent graduates and self-taught artists, creative skills alone are rarely enough