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Churning the Subconscious: Exploring the myth of 'Samudhra Manthan'
Samudra Manthan painting by Roshni Ali, contemporary psychedelic interpretation of the Hindu myth showing devas and asuras churning the cosmic ocean with Vasuki.
Roshni Ali
Apr 213 min read
Universal Ganesha: Art, Myth, and Reflection on Abundance
A reflection on Universal Ganesha by Roshni Ali, an artist from Goa—an exploration of myth, material, and meaning. Created during a time of global unrest, the painting draws from the Mahabharata to question how greed shapes our choices, distorts wisdom, and quietly leads to conflict, while inviting a deeper understanding of abundance, balance, and awareness.
Roshni Ali
Apr 143 min read
Art Pop Up at Goa Collective Bazaar at Hilltop, Anjuna.
The Hilltop Friday Market in Anjuna is not just a marketplace; it’s a cultural hub where the spirit of Goa’s counterculture thrives.
For an artist like me, this space offers more than just a sales opportunity. It’s a chance to be part of a living, breathing culture that values creativity over commerce.
People approached my stall with curiosity. Some connected with the ancient motifs, while others appreciated the modern style and colours.
Roshni Ali
Feb 233 min read
Art Calendar 2026: Reimagining Indian Gods in Contemporary Goa.
India’s ancient temples tell stories of life philosophy. Visiting the Hoysala temples, Hampi, Mahabalipuram, and Ellora, I was struck by the grandeur of our heritage and the powerful myths behind each site.
These myths reveal sacred archetypes—universal symbols and characters that explore the nature of reality.
Returning to Goa, I noticed these archetypes reflected in the vibrant contemporary music scene.
Roshni Ali
Feb 135 min read
Space Ganesha
“Space Ganesha” is a vibrant acrylic artwork by Roshni Ali that reimagines the beloved Hindu deity as he steps out of a cosmic portal. Accompanied by his loyal mouse companions—one soaring in a flying saucer, the other scrambling for crumbs—the piece playfully explores the mindset of abundance. Created in September 2024 before the Ganpati festival, it celebrates perspective, energy, and the cosmic joy of Ganesh Chaturthi along the Konkan coast.
Roshni Ali
Sep 4, 20241 min read
Kali’s Channeling
“Kali’s Channeling” is an acrylic on paper that embodies the fierce power of the goddess Kali. Painted in swirling blues and purples, with her wild hair, red tongue, and hibiscus garland, this artwork explores rage as sacred energy. Inspired by personal and collective grief, it reflects the Dark Feminine archetype in Jungian psychology — reminding us that when channeled, rage can transform into light, healing, and strength.
Roshni Ali
Aug 30, 20242 min read
New Age Mom : Through Art Exploring complex ethical questions of Robot Birth
I painted this is 2024. Contemplating the advancing world of AI and Robotics. New Age Mom (2024) by Roshni Ali Today, it's a reality. We are the last humans. Engineered birth asks us to imagine human life before it arrives in the world. Advances in reproductive technology, embryo screening, gene editing research, and artificial womb concepts raise deep questions that reach far beyond medicine. Some hopes are compassionate. Parents may want to avoid severe inherited disease. D
The Sacred Circle : Art honouring the sacred Feminine
As an artist deeply connected to Goa’s wellness community, this artwork is my interpretation of a women’s circle — a space for connection, ritual, grounding and remembering.
At its centre, a shamanic drum carries the rhythm of the earth. Cacao becomes a symbol of opening the heart, while the roots reaching deep beneath the women speak of ancestry and our connection to nature.
A symbolic honoring of the feminine, the earth, and the ancient rituals that bring us back to ourse
Haunted by the Same Monsters
'Haunted by the Same Monsters' is a contemporary take on the dark forces that shape our lives today. Media outrage, ideological possession, self-sacrifice, manipulation, desire, and collective delusion take on physical form as strange and unsettling beings. I began painting these creatures as a way of making sense of the world around me.
They emerged during a time when the noise felt overwhelming—when outrage, fear, division, and confusion seemed to be everywhere.
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