A Tapestry of Memory and Displacement Born in the vibrant heart of New Delhi on November 18, 1945, Nilima Sheikh has spent her career weaving together the fragmented threads of history, identity, and human movement. Her artistic journey is not merely a progression of technique but a profound exploration of what it means to belong to a land that is often defined by its borders and conflicts. While her early training in Western oil painting provided a foundational understanding of form and light, she found her true voice by looking backward into the rich, intricate traditions of India. By embr…