Sharmin Varghese is an artist and writer whose feminine energy is evident in her works. The artist has achieved a unique style in representing women and inner realities, using elementary shapes and patterned motifs to express themes of womanhood. In an intimate space, the image of a bra is seen hanging, perhaps alluding to a sense of liberation and freedom. Sharmin Varghese graduated from Auckland Society of the Arts, receiving her Degree in Fine Art majoring in print making, art history & design philosophy (1993-1994 New Zealand), she obtained her Diploma in Fine Art specialising in painting, life drawing, theory of art from La Salle College of the Arts (1989-1992). Her group exhibitions include National Art Gallery Malaysia (1999), Dhyana Pura, Bali (1998), Skoob Gallery Malaysia (1997), Petronas Gallery (1995), ASA Gallery New Zealand (1994). Her solo exhibition was in Matic, Malaysia (1997).