Inspired by the Japanese concept of 'Ikigai' and the transformative journey of Buddhism, Sanili believes in following her life purpose: creating value and meaning in the journey of life, through the dual pursuits of art and teaching.

With Indian roots, based in Dubai, she has been pursuing art since the age of 7. As a visual artist and an English Language teacher, Sanili is fascinated by the uncanny connection between language and art. Unlike words which she uses with a sequence and definite meaning, she uses art as a medium to express the myriad ideas, symbols and forms in non-grammatical ways. Both, she believes, play a powerful role in connecting the human mind, beyond race and borders.

Inspired by poetry, yoga, music, abstraction and the indomitable human spirit, art is a spiritual journey for her, through which she creates her visual narratives with rhythm in colours, mediums and textures.

In a world which is ever changing, fraught with challenges,  art empowers her to create a 'new reality', where she can express her inner voice with beauty, creativity and courage. She believes, each one of us has a 'story' to tell through which we rediscover and recreate ourselves at every stage. Life is her greatest muse.