Art is the divine essence of life, a beautiful passage
that leads to the deepest meanings of an unsolicited view of everything that
affects the soul. Indian artists have always left an unmatched standard for
others. Rich in culture and divinely indulged in the essence of life, the whole
perspective of representing Indianness has become the highlight for many Indian
artists out there.
Here are 12 Indian artists who have a never-ending knack for pushing
boundaries and enlarging the waves of art,
Shilpi Pratap
An artist and educator by profession, Shilpi felt the need to add value
to the old grammatical-syntactical structure of language through her Artistic
Techniques to express emotions, thoughts, and experiences. And hence, she
became the First Indian Artist to introduce a ‘verbivocovisual’ Art expression
called Concrete Poetry.
Concrete Poetry speaks for a sense of pure wonder; words align with
their meanings, assume a feeling, and an unknown form or realm overpowers the
inner soul. Shilpi uses this Art form to express the deepest feelings that
emphasize the significance of life through her platform "START - Shilpi
Talks Art".
Tvara Mehta
An exceptional actor and creator, Tvara Mehta is a renowned name in the
industry. Her most recent endeavor accounts for her role in the web series Anti
2020 streaming on MX Player. She is also the founder of a community/clothing
label, Sheroes, that is based on the idea of empowering women.
She has created and acted in many plays, including ‘Experimental
Affairs’, and ‘Guardians of the Madness’. Her photo story, ‘Sheroes
Redemption,’ was the beginning of her commendable journey. Apart from all
these, she has also hosted a series of meetups named ‘Tea with Tvara’.
Pankaj Vishwas Buradkar
He is a social media influencer with many videos that have gone viral
for the authentic and exclusive content he provides. He completed his Bachelor
in Fine Arts from Government Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur. Pankaj
specializes in building elevation, home décor, and interior designs. Recently
he made a 16 feet tall statue of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad for a garden at
Ramgarh, Jharkhand. Popular for his content and the art pieces he makes, Pankaj
is a renowned artist who has marked a special position among artists globally.
Dr. Puja Dewan
Dr. Puja
Dewan is a versatile, gifted renowned vocalist in addition to gynecologist,
obstetrician and infertility treatment test tube baby specialist and
laparoscopic surgeon. She is the winner of beauty pageants Mrs India
Grehlakshmi and Mrs Universe Artistic 2022-23, a social worker and shows host.
Her Soulful devotional spiritual songs from the album Sumirani were released
under the venerable Times Music label. She is a Visharard in Hindustani
classical music. Has innumerable live shows, and radio and TV programs to her
credit. Performed with stalwarts Padma Shris Anup Jalota and Suresh Wadkar.
Runs a YouTube music channel. Combines music with medicine to heal through
music therapy.
Yatin Sangoi
Yatin
Sangoi, born & brought up in Mumbai, is a software engineer by profession.
A versatile singer & composer, he trained in Kirana Gharana & started
his career in 1988. He has enthralled audiences with his flamboyant artistry in
composing & singing wonderful music. He has shown his outstanding talent in
the presence of celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Adesh Shrivastava, Sunidhi
Chauhan, Bali Bhrambhatt, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Indian Idols & many more.
Yatin has participated in TV shows “Star Yaar Kalakaar”, “Sa Re Ga Ma”,
“Antakshari”, & “Bollywood ka Boss” & has been a finalist at “Sa Re Ga
Ma”. He loves wildlife Photography, Travelling, and Environmental Conservation
and is a Quiz Master.
Hrohit Saboo
A
Chartered Accountant by profession and singer, songwriter, and music composer
by passion. Hrohit Saboo has become a huge sensation in the industry after his
viral song “Wo Dost” which was a rage amongst all age groups. From starting his
journey by making covers of Bollywood songs to now creating his own music, he
has never compromised his love for music.
As he
sang cover songs without music, often referred to as "LOFI" by the
following generation of music listeners, his voice gained popularity on a
national and international level. His playlist, titled "Bollywood Songs
without Music," was the only one on YouTube that contained Indian songs
without music. He performed in over 200 live shows.
Mohammed Arshad Ghole
Mohammed
Arshad Ghole is an artist and entrepreneur by profession. He is the founder of
‘The Mag Store’ and is popular for making captivating art sketches and stamp
art. He designs exceptional home décor resources for individuals and commercial
clients. He has served over 3000 clients to date, including celebrities like
Munawar Faruqui, Joseph Morgan, Pooja Hegde, KR$NA, and many more. He has been
felicitated with several awards for his work, including the Most Iconic Artist
of the Year 2023, the most trending artist of the Year 2023, and “30 Under 30”
by Business Outreach Magazine.
Dr. Priya Yabaluri
A
professional artist for over 25 years, Dr. Priya Yabaluri is a renowned name
for her captivating artistic creations. She is the founder of ‘Art for
Awareness’, an art brand and a startup (MSME) named ‘World Art Fair’
organization. She has also published many art-related magazines and books that
promote art culture and artists around the world. Also, Dr. Priya has
collaborated with United Nations UN75 to conduct awareness programs that focus
on social, ecological, global, and cultural issues.
Her
creations reflect the importance of simplicity in a relatively fast-paced
life.
SKMO
SKMO is
a splendid rapper with a knack for nasty freestyle. He makes songs that push
the boundaries of creation to newer, higher levels. He promotes the message of
adopting a consciousness that wholly focuses on trusting one’s own self and
working accordingly.
With
over 250k cumulative views on YouTube, he has captivated the minds of many with
his awesome music. He has been featured in the Oscar-nominated movie ‘Gully
Boy’. His works have been admired and shared by Indian Veteran rapper Raftaar,
along with being recognized by the legendary rapper ‘Busta Rhymes’.
Shaurya Rodrigues
He is an
environmentalist, poet and professional musician. He started playing the piano
at the age of three years and is doing stand-up comedies that promote a social
message to save Mother Earth. His stand-up comedies have a musical element and
amuse an audience of all ages while conveying a subtle but clear message to
protect Mother Earth. He has important national and international events
scheduled for the next two years. His vision to inculcate a message for the
people through his songs and comedy act makes him more unique and devoted to
simplicity in a broader sense.
Sangeeta Majumder
She is
an exceptional Kathak dancer - a teacher of the nation and the founder of
Strings ‘N’ Steps Academy of performing arts and Festivals. She is the lead
artist and choreographer of the performing group. The academy is India’s first
online learning platform dedicated to Indian classical dance and music. She has
developed the concept of amalgamating Hawaiian guitar with kathak and has
presented simultaneously complimenting the music and dance to each other. She
has performed across the globe, representing the country through various solo
performances, workshop sessions, and conducting several seminars. Sangeeta is a
prestigious Doordarshan and ICCR-empanelled artist.
Sambedna Das Mohapatra
Sambedna
is an exceptional artist and entrepreneur. She founded the artwork chain Oasis
Arts and Crafts. She promotes local art forms like pattachitra, Mandala, acrylic,
Madhubani, etc, and is highly devoted to representing the local culture on a
global level. She has actively taken part in many exhibitions and competitions
as well.
She is a
self-learned artist. Sambedna has always been dedicated towards her passion for
creating art that inspires many and inculcates the essence of the beauty,
culture and heritage of India.
These
exceptional artists have been successfully representing the culture and essence
of our country on a global level. Excelling in their respective fields while
inculcating the beautiful heritage and ancient cultures in their practices,
these artists have highly valued the beauty of simplicity, and they continue to
influence people to work on the purer side of art.
....Abiola M. Samson,
Cambridge Certified Art and Design Educator
Ohio State University, U.S.A Trained Teacher,
Official Judge, World COBIS Art Contest
British Council Trained Teacher
