Harinder Sahota

People often form deep emotional connections with objects, imbuing them with memories, meaning, and identity. These attachments can stem from significant life events, relationships, or personal milestones. A worn-out sweater, an old photograph, or a childhood toy may hold more value than money, serving as tangible reminders of the past. These objects can act as extensions of the self, linking emotion and memory in powerful ways. This series of paintings explores friends and their objects - Ketna Patel (artist), Anya Bhogal (psychology student), Mita Shah (yoga teacher) and finally a self portrait. Harinder Sahota is a figurative and portrait artist based in West London. After earning a BA (Hons) in Illustration from the University of Plymouth, she spent over 15 years as a teacher, painter, and illustrator. In 2022, she left teaching to focus fully on her art, exploring personal projects and refining her craft. Her work has featured in numerous UK exhibitions. Harinder seeks not just likeness but essence, capturing fleeting expressions and building character through each brushstroke. www.harinderartist.com info@harinderartist.com Instagram: harinder_artist