In this engaging conversation with Abir Pothi’s editor, Iftikar Ahmed, artist Kanika Shah delves into her artistic journey, exploring themes of identity, womanhood, and the transformative power of nature. A graduate of Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, with a Master’s in Graphics and a Bachelor’s in Painting, Kanika has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally, including at the prestigious Biennale of Taiwan & China and “Rekindled Spirits” at Bikaner House, Delhi. Notably, she was awarded the Abir First Take prize in 2019, cementing her place.