Presenting the Clay, Cloth & Form Artists
Aakash Sharma (a.k.a. SKY)
Aakash Sharma (a.k.a. SKY) is a multidisciplinary visual artist and printmaker whose practice explores the layered realities of contemporary urban life through ceramics, printmaking, and image transfer. Working across clay, glaze, silkscreen, and photographic processes, he embraces the material's unpredictability to examine themes of transformation, memory, and the constantly shifting surfaces of the modern city. A graduate of Parul University with a Master's in Graphic Art (Printmaking) from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, his work brings together fine art, ceramics, and experimental print techniques to create thoughtful reflections on urban change.
Charmy Dave (TAAS)
TAAS by Charmy Dave is a homegrown textile art studio based out of Ahmedabad specialising in contemporary artisanal textiles. Born out of love for Indian art, heritage and culture; our journey started with designing handcrafted textile tote bags in Australia. So forth, our portfolio has expanded into crafting timeless pieces of handmade contemporary textile art and decor. Our goal is to reinvent and reinterpret ancestral hand embroidery techniques into a modern silhouette evoking a sense of new nostalgia.
Deepika Sakhat
Deepika Sakhat is a visual artist and printmaker, holding a Bachelor of Visual Arts in Drawing & Painting from Vasai Vikasini College of Visual Art, Mumbai, and a Master of Visual Arts in Printmaking from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Her practice is deeply inspired by the natural world and the quiet presence of birds, insects, and other living creatures that often go unnoticed. Her move from the dense urban landscape of Mumbai to the greener surroundings of Baroda profoundly shaped her artistic language, leading her to explore themes of freedom, movement, and transformation. Through painting and printmaking, she captures fleeting moments and the spontaneous rhythms of nature, using colour and layered techniques to evoke the vitality and delicate balance of the ecosystems that surround us.
Deepshikha Khaitan
Deepshikha Khaitan holds a Bachelor of Arts in History of Fine Art, Drawing & Painting from Stella Maris College, Chennai. Her intricate drawings explore the evolving relationship between nature and the urban landscape, weaving together foliage, architecture and imagined cityscapes to create layered environments where memory, growth and human presence quietly coexist. Through meticulous mark-making, she invites viewers to look beyond the surface, revealing cities not merely as symbols of progress, but as living spaces shaped by history, transformation and the delicate balance between the built and the natural world.
Ganga Narayanan
Ganga Narayanan holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts in Painting and a Master of Visual Arts in Painting (Mural) from the Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University, Baroda. Drawing inspiration from the architectural heritage of Delhi and her roots in Kerala, her practice explores the intersections of memory, history and contemporary life. Using meticulously hand-painted jaali patterns and motifs derived from Indian and Persian miniature painting, she creates layered compositions that examine how we perceive, filter and remember the spaces around us. By reinterpreting traditional visual languages through a contemporary lens, Narayanan reflects on the passage of time, the fragility of cultural memory and the evolving relationship between architecture, landscape and human experience.
Mahesh Vataliya
Mahesh Vataliya holds a Diploma in Sculpture and has over two decades of experience working across ceramics, pottery and sculpture. His artistic practice is deeply rooted in the memories and rhythms of rural life, with the sparrow emerging as its central motif. For the artist, the sparrow is more than a bird, it is a symbol of joy, innocence and the quiet harmony of village mornings, where its cheerful song once filled the air. Through hand-built ceramic sculptures, Vataliya captures the bird's delicate presence, inviting viewers to reflect on the fragile bond between people and nature. His work celebrates the beauty of everyday life while gently reminding us of the need to preserve the natural world and the simple moments that connect us to it.
Nehal Desai
Nehal Desai holds a Bachelor's degree in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University, Baroda, followed by a Master's in Textile Design from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Her practice explores the interconnected relationships between landscape, ecology, memory and human intervention, drawing inspiration from both the natural world and the Indian miniature tradition. Working primarily with watercolour on rice paper and textiles, she creates intricate, layered compositions where rivers, mountains, architecture and imagined terrains coexist across shifting narratives and histories. Through delicate washes, embroidery and meticulous mark-making, Desai invites viewers into contemplative spaces that reflect the continuous transformation of land, culture and collective memory.
Sakshi Agarwal
Sakshi Agarwal is a New Delhi–based ceramic artist and industrial designer whose practice brings together contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship. She holds a Master's in Industrial Design from the Scuola Politecnica di Design, Italy, and began her journey in ceramics in 2017 under the mentorship of Madhur Sen at Blue Turtle Studio. Combining wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques with intricate carving and layered surface patterns, her work explores geometry, architecture and texture, creating sculptural forms that function as vessels of memory, perception and tactile experience. Her practice has been recognised internationally through residencies in Jingdezhen, China and Australia, and by the Excellence Award at the 12th Shiwan Cup International Youth Ceramic Art Competition(2024). Through her distinctive visual language, Agarwal transforms clay into contemporary objects that invite close observation and meaningful interaction.
Sona Srivastava
Sona Srivastava is the Founder and Lead Artist of Sona Pottery, whose ceramic practice is inspired by the pursuit of joy and the quiet beauty found in everyday moments. Having begun her journey in ceramics in 2010, she has since participated in over 100 exhibitions and has collaborated on installations, including at the India Art Fair in 2024. Her work balances sculptural elegance with functionality, combining refined craftsmanship, symmetry and subtle detail to create ceramics that celebrate warmth, optimism and the simple pleasures of life. Each piece reflects her belief that art has the power to capture fleeting moments of happiness and transform them into enduring, meaningful objects.
We are delighted to present a carefully curated selection of works by over 40 contemporary artists and makers from across India. Bringing together ceramics, sculpture, textiles, paintings, and handcrafted objects, the exhibition celebrates the richness of material, process, and artistic expression. Featured below are a selection of the artists whose work will be on view, offering a glimpse into the diverse voices and practices that shape this year's exhibition.
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