I have been working intensively with Indian art since I founded artforumuae in 2008 and I got to know more and more Indian artists who live and work in the UAE. When Shobha Iyer ask me to write a testimonial for this Website I accepted without hesitation
Indian traditional art is often very colorful, rich in traditional patterns and often depicts the various gods of Indian culture. And that is what defines the art of the outstanding self-taught artist Shobha Iyer. Indian traditions in her works are transferred into a contemporary, modern painting style that unmistakably bears the signature of the artist. I take my hat off to artists who have acquired the techniques and principles of painting themselves and who have perfected them like Shoba Iyer!

Shobha Iyer is basically an experimental artist from within. She loves to amalgamate her innate thoughts along with her creative process thus giving rise to a very beautiful and vibrant outlook to her works. She loves to risk the various elements which bring out her own self in her creations. I do enjoy her various experiments thus giving me personally a sense of anticipation. I wish her all the best in continuing this wonderful journey of art in her life. Looking forward to many more facets of her creative prowess.

Besides her God has her given artistic skills, she has a super professional demeanor and understanding of nature and its beauty. This is abundantly translated in her artworks. Her art also reflects her deep spiritual belief and atitude towards fellow mankind and creatures alike.
She is in heaven when she is attending to her resplendant vegitable garden, all the while admiring Mother Nature and the unquestionably beauty as only nature could present.
Such a delight to count her as a close friend and learn so much by this quite Diva!

Shobha Iyer, the hidden secret of your art is reflecting like a mirror - the inner side of the Artist. You are indeed one of the most active and honest persons I know in the field of Art, who deserves all the recognition, admiration and a lot of publicity. I had the opportunity to collaborate closely with you as a curator and using your gorgeous art in our exhibitions. You have always understood a brief and have accommodated the exhibition by finding the perfect piece that can fit into the display with your combination of powerful symbols, soul, and spirit with skillful delicate Art works. There are lot of Flora and Fauna elements in her paintings giving it a very colorful and lively depiction. Mural Art is Shobha's favorite genre. She devotes herself to Murals, exclusively, that makes her a particularly distinguished artist in UAE in this field. May I express my sincere congratulations on your success.