Nikhil Sharma blends sculpture and painting, creating textured 3D paintings from crumpled canvases glued to cardboard in addition to tree-like wooden sculptures. Raised in a South Asian immigrant community in the heart of the Silicon Valley, he was formally trained as a software engineer. Fueled by the dissatisfaction of his day job, he began his artistic journey creating bespoke furniture, before expanding to painting and sculpture, leading him to primarily source his materials from hardware stores. In contrast to the fast-paced tech environment around him, Sharma’s work invites viewers to slow down, pause, and connect with the present moment embracing themes of presence, contentment, and fluidity. His work has been exhibited across California, and his sculptures and furniture pieces have garnered commissions throughout the Bay Area.