I am Sheefali Asija, an artist, storyteller, and the visionary behind the Quantum Goddesses and Quantum Towers Projects. These project are deeply rooted in my own journey—a journey shaped by personal trauma, fragmented memories, and a profound love for science, and storytelling. Growing up as the child of Partition survivors, I carry a legacy of resilience and loss, a tapestry threaded with immense pain, unwavering hope, and the enduring strength of love.

Through these projects, I extend this journey outward, inviting others to see their life story as part of a vast, interconnected web of human experience spanning space time. The past becomes undiscovered territory, full of forgotten stories and hidden truths, where intergenerational trauma lingers as echoes of inherited pain. These fragments—memories and narratives handed down through generations—bear the weight of stories that were erased, misunderstood, or intentionally silenced. They surface in the present as emotional scars, behavioral patterns, or a shared sense of disconnection, profoundly shaping how we view ourselves and the world around us.

By accepting these fragments – be they stories of resilience and struggle, love and compassion – we begin to heal the wounds they represent, transforming inherited pain into a legacy of understanding, connection, and renewal. The past, once unexplored, becomes a wellspring of insight, offering not only lessons but also the opportunity to reimagine the future with clarity and compassion.

In my practice I have been propelled along by Richard P Feynman, a theoretical physicist’s question – ‘Is no one inspired by our present picture of the Universe? This value of science remains unsung by singers, you are reduced to hearing not a song or poem, but an evening lecture about it. This is not yet a scientific age. What men are poets who can speak of Jupiter if he were a man, but if he is an immense spinning sphere of methane and ammonia must be silent?’. Feynman’s words resonate deeply with me, highlighting how science, though profoundly poetic, is often constrained to sterile explanations rather than celebrated as the awe-inspiring narrative it truly is.

David Grinspoon, an astrobiologist whose life and work are a source of inspiration, makes the case for humanity to become compassionate planetary engineers, conscious shapers of our environment, and caretakers of Earth’s biosphere. Carlo Rovelli, a theoretical physicist described as a poet of physics, provides a moral and ethical framework for humanity’s collective journey to the stars.

These thinkers challenge me to explore how scientific understanding, when paired with creative expression, can spark imagination and inspire compassion. They remind me that art has the power to convey the emotional truth of science, and that together, they can help us imagine and shape a more connected, empathetic, and sustainable future.

My art is both a meditation and a journey—a means of processing and navigating the complexities of my life, much like the intricate creation of mandalas in Eastern traditions. Each piece becomes an exploration of resilience, hope, and creativity, deeply rooted in the tapestry of my personal history.

I am an Indian-born British artist whose practice merges culture, storytelling, and the universal themes that bind us. My journey in art has been shaped by a rigorous academic and creative foundation. I earned an MA in Fine Arts with distinction from Chelsea College of Arts, London, in December 2019. From 2011 to 2014, I had the privilege of studying under Sam Adoquei, a Ghanaian American artist, teacher, and mentor, at his Fine Arts Union Square Atelier. Sam’s belief that “you can change the world one brushstroke at a time” continues to inspire my practice. My work has been exhibited in Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, Vienna, Ferrara, and Miami, resonating across diverse audiences and cultures.

I am Humanism Ambassador for ideaXme, a global platform dedicated to celebrating the power of ideas to move humanity forward. This role aligns with my commitment to using art as a medium for connection, healing, and transformation. Through my practice, I aim to illuminate the threads that unite us, encouraging dialogue and fostering empathy, and to leave a legacy of stories that inspire hope and imagination for generations to come.