Rooted in the visual language of Mithila tradition, Uma Shankar Shah’s works explore memory, folklore, and cultural exchange through narratives drawn from the Ramayana and the Nepal Janakpur Jainagar Railway. Blending epic storytelling with personal and regional history, the compositions feature ritual motifs, traditional architecture, trains, and scenes of migration and devotion.

Within Bhavana, the works reflect the emotional landscape of Janakpur, where mythology, memory, and everyday life remain deeply intertwined.