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Experiencing the Magic of Goa Carnival 2026: A Personal Journey from an Airbnb Amidst Parades and Artistry
In February 2026, I had the chance to experience this lively celebration from a unique vantage point—a friend's Airbnb balcony overlooking the parade route. What unfolded was a whirlwind of colors, sounds, and emotions that left a lasting impression. Every element was hand-drawn. No AI shortcuts — just paint, paper, and patience.
Creating this piece made me feel like I was part of the carnival, too.
An observer. Quietly noticing. Transmuting energy into an image.
Roshni Ali
Feb 263 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 Sacred Archetypes inspired by India's Ancient Heritage
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
Creator's Shala Art Pop Up in Mandrem, Goa
the Creator’s Shala Pop-Up brought together artists, musicians, and a community of creators for a day of pure expression. It was a gathering where art and music met, celebrating creativity in all its forms.
Roshni Ali
Sep 29, 20252 min read
Under the Sea
Under the Sea is a whimsical acrylic painting by Roshni Ali that playfully celebrates the quirks of ocean life. With characters like a confused crocodile, an old blind turtle, a curious crab, and even a parrotfish with broken teeth, this artwork invites viewers to laugh, imagine, and reconnect with their inner child.
Roshni Ali
Aug 26, 20252 min read
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.
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.
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