Megha Birmiwal

Artist Bio:

I am an emerging artist based in Ontario, Canada. After working as a Software Engineer in companies like LinkedIn, Google and Oracle; I am now a full time artist and community server. I am the founder President of 'Sushila Goyal Group' that focuses on spreading Indian Culture, creating platforms for community to come together.  I received  honorable mention as an 'Emerging artst of Waterloo Region' in 2024, received recognition from Coalition of Muslim Women for my community contributions, I am an Academy Member for Arts Awards Waterloo Region, Artist in Residence for Laurelwood, Waterloo; the former President of Kitchener Waterloo Society of Artists (KWSA) and  a former Board Member for Belmont Village Bestival.  I am an active member of local art groups and organizations like Button Factory Arts, KWSA, Central Ontario Arts Association and Grand River Artists Collective (GRACe)

I teach art with a lot of passion and with an inner intent to heal community. Very grateful to be hired by Camino Well Being + Mental Health, Grand Valley Institution for Women, Correctional Service Canada and the City of Kitchener which has enabled to me help refugees, immigrants, newcomers, senior citizens, rehabiiitation group, women's in prison. Glimpses of my art workshops: https://www.omeghaspark.ca/artist/art-events 

As an artist I feel art is for everyone and have created platforms for Community Art at various local events like KWMulticultural, did live paintings at Cultural events in the region, conducted digital art showcase, sit and draw, community art contest, neighbourhood community art, judged and mentored several art and cultural contests for various cultural organizations in Waterloo Region etc. Glimpses of my Community contributions as an artist: https://www.omeghaspark.ca/artist/community-art-events 

I strongly believe that cultural awareness increases comfort amongst community members. With an attempt to make Indian cultural events lile Diwali (Festival of lights) and Holi (festival of colors) more inclusive, easily accessible for everyone I conducted several free entry events attended by 100s of people including non Indians, MPs, MPPs, Community groups like COMW, HSSS, Camino Well Being, Child Wellness Centre, Isha Foundation, etc. Thanks to Kitchener Public Library and Downtown Kitchener DTK for their trust and support towards these events. Glimpses of my contrbutions towards Community Cultural events: https://www.omeghaspark.ca/sushila-goyal-group/community-events 

My art work primarily depicts the cultural heritage, colors, traditions and beauty of Rajasthan which is a province in India known for its rich culture and historical beauty.  Some of my art pieces also convey the healing power of meditation and aspects of spiritualism.  Each one of my art pieces has been inspired by various experiences of my own life. I am an Indian, now settled in North America, a logical tech person on a spiritual path, and a visionary of a beautiful balanced Earth! Through my creative sparks - paintings, books, photographs and blogs - I want people to immerse themselves in their past, present and future; feel the cultural and modern vibes, inspire and get inspired and see the light in the darkness!