India, Jan. 11 -- As a child, artist Shashi Tripathi explored Nature with her father, and growing up, she chased butterflies. The same have now found a creative presence in her new series of works displayed at Bikaner House as a solo exhibition, Whispers of a Shared Earth. From acrylic on canvas to mixed media on paper, the artworks present a serene vision of coexistence, as the city and the natural world quietly converge to form a unison. "I see Nature and city life as deeply interconnected, and my work is an appeal for coexistence and harmony - something I believe is entirely possible," says Shashi, adding, "I've been developing this series over the past two-and-a-half to three years. When I began working with paper, I realised it allowed me a great sense of freedom. I wanted to carry that same sense of liberation onto canvas." As Nature connected the artist back to her childhood, her creativity found many admirers among the guests who turned up at the preview of the showcase on Friday evening. Among these art lovers were Sangita Saxena, wife of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena, and artist Anjolie Ela Menon, to name a few....