COMMISSIOED COUPLE PORTRAITS by AAKRITI SHARMA in Bengaluru

From a young age, I experienced the world through images—vivid, expressive, and full of color. What began as a silent, introspective expression grew into a lifelong journey of visual storytelling. In 2002, I formally embarked on this path by pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts, followed by a Master’s in Painting in 2008. My academic foundation deepened my understanding of space, perspective, rhythm, value, and rasa (emotion), all of which became integral to my evolving style. In 2009–2010, I expanded into sculpture, allowing my concepts to take on three-dimensional form. My first solo exhibition was held in Jaipur in 2017, featuring over 300 works across diverse mediums. Since then, I have continued to explore themes of identity, emotion, and transformation through commissioned portraits, caricatures, and thematic paintings. Each piece I create is an invitation to connect—visually, emotionally, and spiritually.