We are proud to present our inaugural batch of artists:
Adarsh Baji - Locomotor-impaired painter working in oils, acrylics, pastels, and charcoal (Baroda)
Amrit Khurana - Autistic painter working in acrylics (Delhi)
Karishma Kannan - Down’s syndrome painter working in acrylics (Bangalore)
Keerthi Kankipati - Speech and hearing impaired painter working in oils and acrylics (Hyderabad)
Kirti Kalra - Speech and hearing impaired painter working in oils and acrylics (Delhi)
Manasi Bhallamudi - Speech and hearing impaired painter working in acrylics and colored pencils (Chennai)
Prabha Shah - Speech and hearing impaired painter working in oils (Delhi)
Raju Patel - Locomotor-impaired painter working in watercolors (Baroda)
Ram Raghubir Mishra - Speech and hearing impaired painter working in oils, acrylics, and silkscreen (Allahabad)
Ramesh Kumar - Locomotor-impaired painter working in watercolors and oils (Pondicherry)
Raviram Ramakrishnan - Speech and hearing impaired sculptor working in welded oxidized copper (Chennai)
Rupak Munje - Autistic painter working in acrylics and mixed media (Chennai)
Sanjana Nagpal - Speech and hearing impaired painter working in oils, acrylics, mixed media, and tile (Delhi)
Sourabh Mazumdar - Speech and hearing impaired sculptor working in bronze (Delhi)
Subhranil Das - Autistic drawer working in pen (Kolkata)
Thakare Naik - Locomotor-impaired painter working in charcoal, acrylics, and mixed media (Baroda/Ananthapur)
Victor Minj - Locomotor-impaired painter working in watercolors and oils (Baroda)
On each artist’s gallery page, you will find up to ten original works of art, biographical information, a text description of each artwork, and a few links to additional web resources (when available). This is by no means an exhaustive writeup of the artist’s oeuvre; rather, it is a selection of their best and most recent work, representative of the artist and their vision. If you have questions about the artworks or would like to inquire about prices, please contact us. We will be in touch within 24 hours.
We have big goals for the future. We are committed to:
Locating unrepresented artists across India and giving them space on our digital platform
Creating and supporting sustainable livelihoods for artists in their chosen art form
Connecting artists with advocates, mentors, patrons, and exhibition opportunities
Securing funds and resources to support artistic development
In the coming weeks, we are focusing on growing our network of artists and supporters, expanding our reach to more international art lovers via social media, building connections with arts and disability organizations, and planning for a launch event in early 2018. We are constantly reevaluating our approach and growing by the day, eager to learn from and engage with people with disabilities and their allies.
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