Highcross Shopping Centre: John Lewis

Discover paintings by Jemisha Maadhavji in John Lewis within Highcross Shopping Centre.

“These paintings are part of a series called 'My Celebrities'. They celebrate the people from the wider community. He is one of my subjects whom I have painted several times among others. He is a fashion designer, fashion student, model, make up artist, manager at Lush and gymnast/acrobat. He is a multi-talented individual. These paintings represent his personality as an ordinary young man no less than 'A Celebrity'. He represents people like you and me who voyage onto dressing, looking and behaving like a celebrity; following trends and ultimately trying to fit in with the world. I hope the public is able to get inspired by the paintings and see themselves no less than celebrities and be confident in the way they are.”

Jemisha Maadhavji is based in Leicester. She graduated with a 1st class degree in Fine Art from De Montfort University in 2018. Maadhavji is a figurative painter who explores individuals from different cultural backgrounds, personalities and genders through symbolism and narrative. Her work follows a poetic journey in which she searches for beauty. Her work is typified by bold bright colours and patterned fabric. Her paintings demonstrate a contrast between realism and expressionism, from thick textured paint to smooth delicate painting, allowing the viewers to feel the presence of the sitter.