About

Mahima Sharma

Co-Founder, Art for Cancer

Mahima Sharma is a Grade 11 student at The International School, Bangalore, India.

Ishir Sharma

Co-Founder, Art for Cancer

Ishir Sharma is a sophomore at the Biomedical Engineering (BME) program at the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA.

Our Story

Our desire to learn about cancer is rooted in losing two of our close family members to this malady. Having witnessed their immense suffering, we wanted to better understand this affliction. Ever since, we have both spent time in the laboratory on research projects in the field of integrative oncology.

Art is a hobby which we both share. Since our early childhood, as siblings, we have always had an affinity for using our own hands to create art, whether it was squishing and moulding mud models, building little houses with cardboard boxes, or assembling Lego models. To free our mind and relax, we continue to seek alternate realities by delving into the many worlds of art. From crude mud models, to pencil sketches, to acrylic paintings on canvas, to massive murals on public park walls, we have had the privilege to enjoy a wide variety of art forms, media, and styles. Through this journey, we have been able to develop a wider appreciation of art that we see around us and have also begun to appreciate the works and styles of many artists from cultures around the world. Creative thinking, risk-taking and patience, are some of the most powerful tools art has equipped us with.

We have cultivated this hobby by connecting it with our passion for healthcare, especially by spreading awareness to aid the fight against cancer.