Embracing Authenticity: A Creative Journey with Serina Chowdhury
Art is more than just a visual experience—it’s a reflection of identity, culture, and personal evolution. In this episode of We Are Artists Podcast, we sit down with Serina Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi-born artist whose journey of self-discovery through art offers inspiration for anyone navigating change, creativity, and authenticity.
From Cultural Shock to Creative Freedom
Moving to the United States at just 10 years old, Serina faced the challenges of cultural adaptation while balancing the expectations of a traditional path. Like many creatives, she initially saw art as a hobby rather than a viable career, but over time, she realized that art was her true calling.
Serina’s work is deeply influenced by her Bengali heritage, blending folk art elements with an intuitive creative process. She shares how adapting to a new culture shaped her artistic voice, pushing her to explore her identity in ways she never imagined.
Finding Your Artistic Style & Embracing Authentic Creation
One of the most profound lessons from Serina’s journey is the importance of allowing creativity to evolve naturally. In this episode of We Are Artists Podcast , Serina and Shannon discuss:
🎨 Discovering Your Artistic Style – How shifting perspectives turned art from a simple pastime into a powerful tool for self-expression and healing.
🖌 Exploring & Learning New Styles – The significance of experimenting with different mediums to uncover a unique artistic identity.
✨ Releasing the Need for Comparison – Letting go of imitation and trusting your own creative flow rather than getting caught up in artistic competition.
By leaning into intuitive processes and organic compositions, Serina has developed a signature style that is vibrant, meaningful, and true to herself. Her art is no longer about fitting into expectations—it’s about honoring her journey and embracing authentic creation.
Becoming a Vessel for Creativity
One of the most inspiring aspects of Serina’s story is her perspective on being a vessel for creativity. She believes that true artistic expression comes from surrendering to the flow, letting go of rigid control, and allowing inspiration to move through you.
This is a message that resonates deeply with the We Are Artists Podcast community—creativity isn’t about forcing perfection; it’s about trusting the process.
🎧 Tune into the full episode to hear Serina’s inspiring journey and insights on cultural identity, artistic growth, and creative authenticity.
🔗 Follow Serina & explore her work:
🌎 Website: www.artbyserina.com/about
📸 Instagram: @serinachowdhuryart
🔗 Follow Shannon & explore her work:
🌎 Website: www.ShannonShineArt.com
📸 Instagram: @ShannonShine.Official
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