Septhel Anna Eldho

Septhel Anna Eldho (b. 2001) is a Kerala-born artist currently based in Mumbai, pursuing her MFA in Creative Painting at Sir J.J. School of Art. She completed her BFA in Painting from RLV Government College of Music and Fine Arts, Tripunithura. Her practice centers on figurative painting as a means to interrogate normalized myths and irrational beliefs surrounding women that persist across generations. Through carefully constructed compositions, she examines the tension between tradition and progress, revealing how such beliefs continue to shape societal expectations and personal struggles. Her work reflects curiosity and critical inquiry, questioning what occurs when these inherited myths are resisted or dismantled. Rather than offering a singular critique, she explores the duality of cultural belief systems considering both their oppressive and preservative aspects. By navigating the grey zones between past and present, her paintings invite viewers to reflect on their own assumptions. Septhel’s work addresses the evolving relationship between tradition, gender, and contemporary thought.