Mentors JAW 4.0
Manisha Gera Baswani
Manisha Gera Baswani (b. 1967, Delhi) is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice bridges Asian traditions through painting, photography, sculpture, and poetic writing. Her recent perforated paper drawings, inspired by personal encounters with pain and disease, depict intricate forms like organs, evolving into a distinct visual language blending light, dark, and delicate textures. Extending her practice, Baswani now works with textiles, reimagining her pin drawings through chikankari-embroidered mulmul.
She is the creator of Artist Through the Lens, a two-decade photographic project documenting artist studios across the Indian subcontinent, showcased at Whitechapel Gallery, London. Her Postcards from Home series chronicles 47 artists from India and Pakistan with shared Partition histories, exhibited at Lahore and Kochi Biennales, Museo Camera, the Ashmolean Museum, and the Partition Museum. Baswani curated A. Ramachandran’s 2018 retrospective and has spoken at platforms like TEDx. She lives in Gurugram with her husband and two sons.
Nandan Ghiya
Nandan Ghiya (b. 1980, Jaipur) is a visual artist whose practice navigates the intersections of image-based media, personal memory, and cultural narratives. His mixed-media works merge found studio portraits with digitally manipulated imagery, interrogating how advancements in media technology reshape contemporary perceptions while threatening the preservation of indigenous histories. Drawing from his upbringing in Jaipur, Ghiya often incorporates elements of collage, assemblage, and three-dimensional forms, recycling materials such as furniture and architectural fragments. His works frequently reference the wall paintings of Madhavendra Palace, a site that deeply influenced his childhood and now informs his artistic critique.
Ghiya’s art delves into what he calls “the deluge”—a concept that captures both the overwhelming influx of digital media and the adverse impacts of rapid urban development on Rajasthan’s architectural heritage. By juxtaposing the old with the new, he critiques the erosion of genealogies and heritage, highlighting how technology mediates collective memory and identity.
SOLO ARTISTS
Adrian Fernandez
Adrian Fernandez (b. 1995, Naarm [Melbourne], Australia) is an architectural worker, seasonal academician, and self-described recalcitrant whose practice critiques the concept of ‘erasure’ across cultural, sociological, racial, economic, and spatial domains. He explores how erasure functions as a tool for oppression, manipulating human and non-human systems, through speculative projects, writings, and public discourse.
Fernandez’s project Binary Oppositions earned the MADA Drawing Architecture Prize, while if not MITA was showcased during Melbourne Design Week 2022. His work has been exhibited at Kangaroo Valley Gallery, Brunswick St Gallery, Counihan Gallery, and alt material. His writings appear in PLAT Journal, Inflection Journal, Architect Victoria, and through Gertrude Contemporary’s Emerging Writers program.
An active participant in critical discourse, Fernandez has spoken at Blindside Gallery, MPavilion, and Testing Grounds. His practice interrogates architectural and sociocultural paradigms, challenging structures of control and inviting reflection on the implications of systemic erasure.
Anshu Kumari
Anshu Kumari (b. 1999, Jamshedpur) is a visual artist specializing in textiles, using her art to explore the intersection of urbanization, environmental degradation, and renewal. Anshu holds an MFA and BFA from Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, where she developed her unique practice of transforming discarded kathris (quilts) into metaphors for Earth's restoration, emphasizing environmental consciousness and sustainability.
Her work has been showcased nationally and internationally, including exhibitions at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Kolkata, and the Khajuraho Dance Festival. Anshu’s accolades include the ABIR India First Take Award, an Appreciation Prize at SSVAD Santiniketan, and scholarships from the Ministry of Culture. She has participated in residencies such as Avantika and Utsha and conducted workshops in Hyderabad and Switzerland.
Beyond galleries, Anshu contributes to community and conservation efforts, collaborating with INTACH and Serendipity Arts Festival. Her art reflects a deep commitment to merging creativity with environmental advocacy, inspiring dialogue on sustainable futures.
Arezu Zargar
Arezu Zargar (b. 1981, Tehran, Iran) is an interdisciplinary artist working across ceramics, video art, and installations to explore the intersections of science and art. Her immersive works challenge boundaries, provoking introspection and engaging with the complexities of human experience. Originally pursuing paleontology, Zargar shifted to art, earning a master’s in Art Research from Tehran University of Arts.
She has exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Contemporary Art Festival in Sorrento, Italy, and the Asian Art Biennial in Bangladesh (2022). Her debut short film was screened at the Nostalgia Film Festival in Milan (2021).
Active in symposiums and global art residencies, Zargar contributes significantly to the Iranian and international art communities. Her practice blurs the lines between creative expression and scientific inquiry, inviting audiences into spaces of shared discovery and dialogue about the evolving human narrative, while emphasizing humanity’s deep connection to the natural world.
Erez Nevi Pana
Erez Nevi Pana (b. 1983, Tel Aviv, Israel) is a vegan designer and animal rights activist whose work explores natural phenomena and environmental processes through material experimentation. With a Master of Arts from the Design Academy Eindhoven, his thesis focused on the recrystallization of salt, laying the foundation for his innovative practice.
In 2015, Nevi Pana founded La Terrasse in Eindhoven, a platform uniting designers, artists, writers, and thinkers. His work has been showcased internationally, including at the Beazley Designs of the Year exhibition at the Design Museum in London and the Nature: Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial in New York. His creations are part of permanent collections at The Design Museum Holon in Israel and FRAC Grand Large - Hauts-de-France in Dunkerque.
Currently based in Tel Aviv, Nevi Pana is pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Art and Design in Linz, Austria, deepening his research on Vegan Design and sustainable practices.
Harshit Agrawal
Harshit is an Indian artist exploring the intersection of emerging technologies like AI, AR, VR, and 3D printing with creative expression. A graduate of MIT Media Lab and IIT Guwahati, his work delves into the poetics of technology in a posthuman world- looking at the spectrum of its impact on society at large. Harshit was Google Arts & Culture's first artist resident in India and has held residencies at the Museum of Tomorrow (Brazil), Art Center Nabi (Korea), and X-Lab (Japan).
A pioneer in AI and technology based art, Harshit has been globally recognized, including exhibiting at Nature Morte Gallery (2018) and holding India’s first solo AI art show at Emami Art Gallery (2021). His accolades include three Lumen Prize nominations, and his works are part of the HNF Museum (Germany) and premier international exhibitions like Ars Electronica, Tate Modern, and India Art Fair.
He is also a curator and NFT innovator, curating India’s first AI NFT show. His work is featured in global media, including BBC, Artnet, and The New York Times.
Mansie Shah
Mansie Shah (b. 1986, Kolkata) is a self-taught artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans ceramics, paper sculpture, drawing, and photography. Initially trained as a lawyer, Shah transitioned to the arts in 2013, seeking creative expression through clay and hand-building techniques. Her work explores the intersection of intuitive abstraction and conscious thought, distilling complex ideas of individual and collective existence. Her minimalistic aesthetic focuses on line and form, stripping away excess to reveal the essential.
Shah’s practice includes geometric ink drawings, sculptural ceramics, and photo essays created using an iPhone, emphasizing the interplay between visual imagery and textual narratives, often reflected in the titles of her works. A graduate of the Post Graduate Diploma in Modern and Contemporary Indian Art and Curatorial Studies from Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai, Shah’s art invites reflection on the effervescence of perception, form, and meaning.
Monique Romeiko
Monique Romeiko (b. 1974, Canada) is a dance artist and curator whose practice blends international dance forms, interdisciplinary collaborations, and mixed-media expressions. Integrating dance, photography, and video manipulation, Romeiko creates works that explore authorship, the choreographed body, and narratives of memory. Her latest installation performance examines impermanence, juxtaposing movement with stillness while experimenting with scale.
Romeiko has exhibited at prestigious venues including An Alternative Contemporary: A Mainstream of Contemporary Miniature at Sunaparanta Centre for the Arts in Goa, Takhman 28 in Udaipur, and Mehrangarh Fort Museum in Jodhpur. Supported by the Department of Tourism and Culture Government of Yukon and the Canada Council for the Arts, she was recently selected for Screen Moves: 2025 by RT Collective, Toronto.
Committed to fostering artistic platforms, Romeiko co-organizes an international residency and co-founded Hinge Arts Space in Rajasthan, while curating photography exhibitions and dance film festivals in Nepal and India.
Nishant Ghiya
Nishant Ghiya (b. March 1997, Jaipur) is a photographer whose work explores memory and shared human experiences. Trained as a computer science engineer, Ghiya transitioned to photography after founding a digital marketing firm. In 2021, he moved to Gurugram and began studying photography under Mr. Dinesh Khanna and working as an apprentice to photojournalist Ms. Smita Sharma, gaining valuable insights into photo documentation and storytelling.
Ghiya’s practice often focuses on capturing the essence of memory—whether through documenting abandoned objects in specific locations, observing people in public spaces, or exploring the streets of Delhi, NCR, and his hometown of Jaipur. His work seeks to use photography as a tool to reflect the shared threads of human life, especially in today’s era of ubiquitous image-making.
In 2023, Ghiya conducted a photography workshop organized by VIVO Rajasthan and exhibited in the group show Ras Rang at Rajasthan International Centre, curated by Mr. Sudhir Kasliwal.
Shilpa Bawane
Shilpa Bawane (b. 1980, India) is a visual artist whose introspective practice explores geometric space with a corporeal dimension, delving into themes of permanence, impermanence, and recovery. Her work perceives architectural landscapes and communal structures as vessels of memory and lived narratives, inviting dialogues on the passage of time and the fragility of environments, while celebrating humanity's resilience and capacity for renewal.
Bawane’s work has been featured in exhibitions such as Emerging Palettes Edition 14 at Shrishti Art Gallery, Hyderabad; Sustaina India at Bikaner House, New Delhi; and the India Art Architecture and Design Biennale at Red Fort, New Delhi. She has received recognition from the Motwani Jadeja Foundation and the Government Second Award (BFA) from Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai.
Through her poignant installations, Bawane continues to explore the intersection of personal experience and universal themes, offering reflections on time, memory, and renewal.
Social Design Collaborative
Social Design Collaborative, based in Delhi and Jaipur, is an art and architectural practice focusing on inclusion in the built environment, addressing issues like gender parity in public spaces and housing rights. Since 2017, the studio has collaborated with community organizations, social workers, activists, academics, and government bodies to bring diverse stakeholders together at both grassroots and planning levels.
The studio’s work has been showcased internationally at venues such as the Design Museum (London), Maison de l'architecture (Lyon), and Khoj International Artists’ Association (Delhi). In 2022, it co-curated an Indo-French public art festival on gender, sexuality, and public space across six Indian cities, later traveling to Lyon. They also curated a national exhibition on women architects at the India Art Architecture and Design event at the Red Fort.
Recognized globally, the studio received the Beazley Design of the Year 2021, and founder Swati Janu was awarded the Moira Gemmill Award 2022.
Tinkal Khatri
Tinkal Khatri (b. 2001, Jaipur) is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Drawing on a rich array of materials and techniques—including woodblock printing, papier-mâché, natural dyeing, and traditional textiles like muslin and cotton calicoes—Khatri weaves together elements of flora, fauna, architecture, and cosmic history. Her work reflects a deep engagement with Jaipur’s evolving cultural landscape while charting her personal journey of self-discovery through art.
Inspired by Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens, Khatri explores the concept of origins—of nature, cities, and craftsmanship—through her creative lens. Her recent works reimagine Jaipur's historical dyeing and block-printing traditions, incorporating sustainable, plant-based pigments like madder and indigo. By revisiting these time-honored methods, Khatri not only celebrates the city’s artistic heritage but also addresses the ecological concerns of modern industrialization.
Through her multidisciplinary approach, Khatri creates works that honor tradition while offering fresh perspectives on sustainability, identity, and the interconnectedness of nature and culture.
Vagaram Choudhary
Vagaram Choudhary (b. 1979, Jodhpur) is a celebrated Rajasthani visual artist whose work bridges rural traditions and urban modernity. Drawing inspiration from the everyday elements of his contrasting environments, Vagaram’s art spans sculptural installations, paintings, video art, and curated events. His creative practice reflects ephemeral beauty and resilience, addressing evolving cultural ethos and societal pressures through a symbolic visual language.
His artworks transform ordinary materials into narratives of transformation, highlighting beauty amidst life’s challenges. Notable exhibitions include his painting series showcased by CIMA in Calcutta (2022) and Delhi (2023), and fabric installations displayed at "bewegter wind" in Wolfhagen and Artspace Bremerhaven, Germany (2023). Deeply rooted in his Rajasthani heritage, Vagaram’s work resonates universally.
A passionate advocate for Indian art and culture, he promotes heritage projects in rural Rajasthan and abroad. Honored with the State Artist Award by Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy in 2005, Vagaram continues to inspire generations.
Valay Gada
Valay Gada (b. 1980, Mumbai) is a Delhi-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans sculpture, drawing, video installation, scenography, and craft-based design. Utilizing materials like metal, glass, ceramics, and fiber, Gada examines the ecological and societal impacts of urbanization and climate change. His hyper-realistic botanical sculptures—hybrids shaped by genetic modification or environmental hostility—merge beauty with menace, anthropomorphizing nature to critique humanity’s interventions. Guided by his Jain faith, which emphasizes non-violence, Gada explores themes of evolution, mythology, and anthropogenic processes.
His work increasingly addresses political and personal concerns, including human and animal rights, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues, shaped by life in Mumbai and Delhi. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his introspective creations provided safe imaginative spaces for marginalized voices. Grounded in his training in Fashion Lifestyle & Accessories Design at NIFT and English Literature, Gada’s art poignantly blends ecological critique with socio-political commentary.
Vinayak Mehta
Vinayak Mehta (b. 1997, India) is a filmmaker and visual storyteller whose work bridges genres, cultures, and mediums, exploring themes of identity, memory, and contemporary life. A master’s graduate in filmmaking from AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia, his practice blends narrative experimentation with refined visual aesthetics.
Mehta has assisted in documenting artworks by Shanti Dave, Bireswar Sen, and Edwin Lord Weeks for the Delhi Art Gallery under National Award-winning director Sudhesh Unniraman. His diverse experiences include assisting Beau Ryan during The Amazing Race Australia’s India leg and working with Jeremy Renner and Anil Kapoor on Disney+ Hotstar’s Rennervations in Alwar, Rajasthan. He has collaborated on digital ads, brand enhancement at Monks, and post-production at Post Office Studios, and also served as an art director for 5by7 & NOOE.
With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling, Mehta’s work resonates with both Indian and global audiences, showcasing a dedication to craft and an enduring curiosity for the intersections of narrative and aesthetics.
GROUP SHOW ARTISTS
Aninda Singh
Aninda Singh (b. 1982, Bangalore) is a self-taught ceramic artist whose practice explores the complex relationship between humans and the land that surrounds us. Positioned at the intersection of art and ecology, her work seeks to decolonize nature and rethink extractive systems, fostering reciprocal relationships between the human and more-than-human.
Aninda has received notable recognition, including the Jyotsna Bhatt Ceramics Award (2023), Prafulla Dahanukar Kalanand Gold Award (2023), and Merit Award (2022). Her works have been exhibited widely, including her solo show Wasteland at The Ark Foundation, Baroda (2024), Earth and Sea at Art Motif (2024), and Inscapes curated by Premjish Achari (2023). Other exhibitions include Art Mumbai (2023), Delhi Contemporary Art Week (2023), and the PDAF Grant Exhibition at CSMVS, Mumbai (2022, 2023).
Through her thoughtful practice, Aninda seeks to inspire climate-positive action, offering new perspectives on humanistic inquiries and how we care for the environment
Ellinor Euler
Ellinor Euler (b. 1942, Berlin) is an artist whose practice bridges architecture and sculpture, focusing on the interplay between form, light, and space. Over the past 16 years, her extensive travels in India have profoundly influenced her work, inspiring her to incorporate unconventional materials like sequins, beads, and fabric embellishments. These explorations culminated in her signature brass wire sculptures, which transform geometric forms into semi-transparent, interactive spatial drawings.
Euler has received several prestigious grants, including the International Travel Grant (INTERSTIP MWFK Brandenburg, 2014) and the Art Prize Brandenburg (2009). She has participated in international residencies at the 18th Street Art Center, Santa Monica (2024), and Farm Studio, Rajasthan (2024, 2023), where she deepened her engagement with materials and site-specific forms.
Her solo exhibitions include UNTITLED at Jaipur Art Week (2024), Intervention XXX-03 at Semjon Contemporary, Berlin (2023), A Trans Vitrine and The Dream is Over at Vitrine U9 Bhf, Berlin (2022). Euler has also contributed to significant group exhibitions, including those at Takhman 28, Udaipur (2023), and Kunsthaus Dosse Park, Wittstock/Dosse (2019).
Natasha Singh
Natasha Singh (b. 1988, Jiroft, Iran) is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice unites India’s ancient artistic traditions with contemporary creative technologies. She uses computer vision and AI to create generative sculptures inspired by Yoga, exploring the rhythmic patterns of movement and their effects on the body. Her work has been exhibited at Exhibit320 Delhi, Delhi Contemporary Art Week, Sunaparanta Goa, and the Indian Art, Architecture and Design Biennale, and she has spoken at notable platforms like EyeMyth Festival and TEDx.
Singh’s work examines the emergence of patterns through movement and time, translating temporal rhythms into spatial forms that uncover hidden cultural and historical structures. Employing algorithmic processes, she collaborates with technology to craft poetic expressions that bridge tradition and innovation.
Her interdisciplinary creations span images, video, sculpture, sound, and kinetic art, redefining rhythm as a dynamic link between heritage and modernity. Singh’s practice offers a profound dialogue between past and present, exploring rhythm as a tool for introspection and storytelling.
Neha Luthra
Neha Luthra (b. 1994, New Delhi) was born in India and raised in Warsaw, Poland. She holds a BA in Art History and Management from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and an Associate Degree in Surface Pattern/Textile Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. She studied painting under the mentorship of Despina Sevasti in Athens, Greece, and was part of The Royal Drawing School’s 2024 cohort for their Drawing Development Year.
Neha’s artistic practice is deeply personal, rooted in her multicultural upbringing and a profound connection to memory and identity. Drawing inspiration from photography, textiles, and storytelling, her work bridges Eastern and Western sensibilities, creating a dialogue between traditional motifs and contemporary forms. Her art often reflects themes of displacement, nostalgia, and cultural synthesis, offering a nuanced exploration of her lived experiences across diverse geographies and cultural landscapes.
Nishchay Thakur
Nishchay Thakur (b. 1998, Madhya Pradesh) is a visual art practitioner based in New Delhi, India. Hailing from Khairlangi, a village in Madhya Pradesh, he began his professional art journey at I.K.S.V.V. Khairagarh, where he immersed himself in his passion for art. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Nishchay moved to Delhi to study at the College of Art, New Delhi, adapting to the city’s vibrant art scene after initially facing the challenges of the transition.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Nishchay retreated to his village, where he discovered inspiration in his surroundings, particularly his grandfather’s old house. This led to the creation of works using organic materials, displayed through photography and video.
Nishchay’s accolades include the National Lalitkala Research Scholarship (2022), Inception Grant (2022), and the National Lalitkala Award (2023). He participated in the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (2020) and various international exhibitions, including Niranter and CICA International.
Pallavi Gandhi
Pallavi Gandhi (b. 1975) is an Indian studio jeweller whose wearable art embodies an intuitive approach and a profound connection to the world around her. Her creations integrate narrative and activism, exploring societal paradigms while sparking transformative discourse. Through themes of identity, agency, and resilience, Gandhi reimagines jewellery as a medium for storytelling and dialogue.
With a foundation in conceptual jewellery design and seven years as a design faculty member, Gandhi’s career spans prestigious exhibitions such as "Adorning" by Apparao Galleries in Delhi and Chennai, "Transmission" at Studio 411 Galerie in France, and "Tales from the Tool Box," an online showcase by Crafthaus. Her work has also been featured in Mary Hettmansperger’s Heat, Colour, Set & Fire, establishing her prominence in contemporary jewellery.
In 2020, Gandhi joined The Hand Medal Project, creating medals for COVID-19 frontline workers, underscoring her dedication to socially conscious art. Currently, she explores themes of gender expression and cohabitation, challenging conventions and fostering dialogue on the intersection of jewellery and lived experience.
Pratap Manna
Pratap Manna (b. 1992, Kolkata) is a visual artist who completed his BFA and MFA in Painting from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, in 2014 and 2016, respectively. His works have been showcased in exhibitions across India and internationally, including Line Have No Ends at Ganges Art Gallery (2024); the Inception Grant Finalist Show by Art Incept (2024); Art and Human Rights by Emergent Art Space, Canada (2023); and the International Online Art Exhibition at St. Petersburg State Academy of Arts, Russia (2021).
Pratap has received several awards, such as the Best Exhibit Award at the 6th Dooars Annual Art Exhibition (2022), Best Drawing from the West Bengal State Akademi (2018), and the Charukala Puraskar from the Government of West Bengal (2018).
His multi-layered creations are rooted in personal experiences and memories, weaving intricate narratives that resonate deeply with viewers while reflecting the essence of the everyday.
Prithwish Daw
Prithwish Daw (b. 1990, Kolkata) is an artist with a BFA from the Indian College of Art and Draftsmanship and an MFA from Rabindra Bharati University. His work is inspired by the architectural and cultural heritage of North and Central Kolkata, with a focus on finite spaces like walls and typographical elements. His ongoing series, "Cacophony of Calcutta," explores the evolving identity of the city, capturing its layered imageries and motifs.
Daw’s art blends traditional and contemporary elements to reflect the socio-cultural shifts in Kolkata, examining the transition from “Calcutta” to “Kolkata.” His work engages with the complexities of urban space, memory, and identity.
Prithwish’s work has been showcased in exhibitions like the Lalit Kala Akademi’s 62nd National Exhibition (2022), Ravi Jain Memorial Award Show (2022), and the Art Incept Grant Show (2023). He has participated in the 19th Asian Art Biennale (Bangladesh, 2022) and Kochi-Muziris Student Biennale (2016).
Rajani Arya
Rajani Arya (b. 1985, Mathura) is an artist whose practice merges introspection, philosophy, and material exploration. With a background in Textile Designing, Arya brings a fresh and unconventional perspective to contemporary art. Her chosen mediums—copper sheets and metal wire—reflect a deep connection to her personal experiences and an enduring curiosity about the possibilities of form and texture.
Her approach is as much about the process as the result, embracing both technical mastery and the raw beauty of imperfections. Arya's art creates a reflective space where emotions and ideas transcend material boundaries, inviting viewers to connect, reflect, and identify with her creations.
Her work has been showcased in solo exhibitions at Lalit Kala Akademi and AIFACS in New Delhi, as well as in group exhibitions at esteemed venues like the Birla Academy of Art & Culture, CIMA Art Gallery, the Bombay Art Society, and the State Gallery of Hyderabad.
Rajkumar Samai
Rajkumar Samai (b. 1992, Howrah) is an artist deeply influenced by his upbringing in Kamalpur, Howrah, where the natural environment and labor-intensive lifestyle shaped his creative vision. He holds a BFA from the College of Visual Arts, Nayabad, Kolkata, and an MFA in Painting from Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan.
Samai’s practice explores the intersection of urbanization, nature, and memory, blending his experiences as both an artist and a mason. Using materials like bricks, cement, sand, and digital tools, his works reflect on socio-political changes and ecological imbalances caused by modernization.
He has participated in exhibitions such as Paschimbongo Charukala Utsab (2019), the CIMA Awards Show (2022), and the International Miniature Art Fest in Bangladesh (2021-2022). A recipient of the S.D. Ahuja Foundation Scholarship, Samai’s textured, multi-layered creations delve into themes of resilience, transformation, and the balance between urban and rural environments.
Rohini Singh
Rohini Singh (b. 1980, Ajmer) is an artist whose work reflects her everyday life and engages with contemporary themes, drawing inspiration from vivid dreams, books, nature, and cultural artifacts. She earned her BFA from the Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University, Baroda, and her MFA from the Delhi College of Fine Arts. Singh has also qualified for the UGC-NET for Lectureship.
Her practice combines diverse mediums, incorporating motifs like postcards, stickers, bindis, and wooden block prints. Through these, she explores themes such as life, hope, and mystery, while engaging with the evolving ideologies and complexities of modern life. Her works act as a poetic response to the changing socio-cultural landscape, capturing both transformation and continuity.
Singh's work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions, including Jaipur Art Week (2023), Pages from My Sketchbook (2012) in Mumbai, Jaipur Virasat Art Show (2008) in Jaipur and Habitat Centre, New Delhi, and the Miniature Format Show (2008) at Sanstache Art Gallery, Mumbai.
Mohammed Sameer Khan
Mohammed Sameer Khan (b. 1999, Jaipur) is an artist whose practice is deeply intertwined with his environment and experiences. Drawing inspiration from the world around him, he uses narrative, choreographic, dramatic, and symbolic elements in his works to explore themes of perception, expression, and history. His art delves into the understanding of visual language, events, and his personal relationship with them, crafting compelling visual narratives that resonate with collective and individual experiences.
Khan's practice took a transformative turn after his encounters with corruption, a subject that profoundly shapes his work. The misinformation and societal disorder caused by corruption have become central themes in his art, reflecting his concern about its pervasive impact.
Over the past years, Khan has been developing a series titled Empire of the Corrupt. This body of work spans drawings, paintings, and sculptures, offering a powerful commentary on the systemic issues that disrupt social harmony.
Shubham Sharma
Shubham Sharma (b. 1997, Jaipur) is a visual artist specializing in sculpture. A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University of Baroda, he draws inspiration from his traditional family of sculptors renowned for crafting marble and stone deities. Shubham’s practice is deeply rooted in his understanding of space and form, using his creations to explore societal themes and present symbolic structures that evoke powerful narratives.
Influenced by his heritage, Shubham blends traditional techniques with contemporary perspectives. His work reimagines ancestral beliefs, shedding light on modern societal dynamics while maintaining a connection to his roots. His journey includes accolades such as the Mehta Kaka Scholarship (2018-19), internships with artists like L.N. Tallur, and explorations into diverse artistic fields, including Thangka painting and art direction in films.
Living in Mumbai and working in Jaipur, Shubham continues to craft sculptures that provoke thought and introspection. His pieces offer a compelling interplay between tradition and modernity, bridging spirituality and contemporary realities while inviting viewers to engage with his visual narratives.