Today we’d like to introduce you to Tanya Momi.
Hi Tanya, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started painting as a young girl in India, inspired by the stories and strength around me. After earning my BA in Fine Arts and moving to the Bay Area, my artistic voice expanded — from cubism to realism to powerful social themes, especially the human impact of Partition. My work has since been shown in galleries and museums worldwide, and I continue creating bold, large-scale pieces that give voice to stories too often forgotten.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Not at all. I’ve faced financial challenges, cultural barriers, and the emotional weight of telling stories that are painful and often ignored. When you choose to paint truth, you don’t always get applause—you get resistance. But every struggle sharpened my voice. It taught me to push harder, paint bolder, and use my work to speak for those who were never heard.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a full-time visual artist whose work is rooted in bold storytelling. I specialize in realism, cubism, abstract expression, and social realism, but I’m best known for my large body of work documenting the human stories of the Partition of India. I paint from small canvases to six-yard pieces because some stories demand that scale and presence.
What sets my work apart is that I don’t paint for decoration — I paint for impact. I take difficult histories, untold experiences, and emotional truths and turn them into visual narratives that educate, challenge, and connect people. My own life informs my work, and I use my canvas to give voice to those who were silenced or forgotten.
I’m most proud that my art has become part of academic research, museum exhibitions, and international conversations. People don’t just look at my pieces — they feel them. If my work opens a mind, heals a wound, or gives a viewer courage, then I’ve done my job.
How do you think about happiness?
What makes me happy is living a life that feels grounded, intentional, and connected. I love spending time in nature because it brings me clarity and calm. Meditation and working out help me stay centered and strong, inside and out. Eating healthy, gardening, and cooking my own meals make me feel nourished and in control of what I put into my body. And of course, painting is a joy that gives my life meaning. Art allows me to express my emotions, tell stories, and turn experiences into something powerful and lasting. All of these things keep me aligned, inspired, and alive.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.Tanyamomi.com
- Instagram: @tanya.momi
- Facebook: tanya momi
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-momi/
