Gupta's artistic practise encompasses a wide range of mediums, including manipulated found objects, video art, interactive computer-based installations, and performance.

[1] Gupta's artistic practise encompasses a wide range of mediums, including manipulated found objects, video art, interactive computer-based installations, and performance.

[4] Her work explores how objects, such as places, people, and experiences, are defined and engages with the various dynamics that shape these definitions, including borderlines, labels, censorship, and security.

These include issues related to gender and class, religious diversity, the influence of repressive state mechanisms, and the allure of social conformity and misleading notions of public consensus facilitated by evolving media landscapes.

Another notable work, "Untitled" (1999), involved Gupta visiting holy places to have her blank canvas blessed, exploring the mechanisms of faith and belief as well as questioning the artist's role in manifesting collective religious aspirations.

Additionally, her work "In Our Times" (2008) juxtaposes the inaugural independence speeches by Jinnah and Nehru, prompting reflection on the two leaders' visions and the political decisions that shaped their respective countries.

Examples include "Singing Cloud" (2008), consisting of 4000 reversed-function microphones,[14] and "Speaking Wall" (2010), where visitors follow instructions through a headset, transitioning from spectator to performer.

The installation "In Your Tongue, I Cannot Fit" (2018), exhibited at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale '18–19, includes printed sheets of poems by imprisoned poets displayed on metal rods, accompanied by recorded recitations.

[23] Through her diverse and thought-provoking body of work, Shilpa Gupta continues to challenge perceptions, explore social and political issues, and invite audiences to engage with art in new and interactive ways.