Basil Bakshi is an oil painter and ceramic artist based in the Finger Lakes region of New York. His work is rooted in his experience living on the streets of Pakistan before being adopted into stability that reshaped his life. His work, recognized with Best in Show for plein air oil painting in French Alezum, PA, reflects the philosophy of shibumi—a quiet, unpretentious beauty that emerges from balance and presence. Through art, he strives to create art that feels both inevitable and deeply human.