Renu Bariwal

"My art practice is an introspective exploration of the human experience, where emotions serve as the catalyst for creative expression. By abstracting subjects and repurposing ready-made objects, I aim to distill the essence of my emotional landscape and convey the complexities of existence. Through this process, I transcend the literal and tap into the symbolic, crafting artworks that resonate with the viewer's own emotional experiences.

"My use of found objects as a medium allows me to subvert the boundaries of materiality and challenge the notion of art as a fixed entity. By transforming and recontextualizing these objects, I imbue them with new meaning and significance, inviting the viewer to engage with the artwork on a deeper level.

"My creative process is a form of self-inquiry, where I excavate memories and emotions to craft profound and emotive artworks. Through abstraction, I seek to capture the essence of the human condition, rendering the intangible tangible and the invisible visible.

"Ultimately, my art is an invitation to the viewer to embark on a journey of introspection and self-discovery. By tapping into the universal language of emotions, I aim to establish an emotional dialogue that transcends the boundaries o...

2021 M.A. (Art History) from Panjab University, Chandigarh with first class
2015 Ph.D in Visual Art (Conceptual Art-an analytical Study)
2005 NET (Visual Art, Painting)
2003 M.F.A. (Painting) from Rajasthan University with First Class
2001 B.F.A. (Painting) From Rajasthan University with First Class

2025 ‘Sthree’ performance art event by the Ceylon performance art centre in collaboration with the
International Performance Art Committee, Sri Lanka
2024 (Rajasthan) Pink Fest, Pinkcity International, Art, Heritage, Literature and Culture festival at Jaipur
2018 ‘WE 6 ” a group show at Chitrakala Parishad, Bangalore, India
2017 ‘New Media in Art’ a group show at Schema Art Museum, Cheongju, South Korea
2015 ‘VAMA’ a group show of women artists at Twin art gallery, IGNCA, New Delhi
2015 ‘A 100 many splendid artists’ a group show in Stainless art gallery, New Delhi
2014 ‘Bandra Art Festival’ a site-specific art event at Bandra beach, Mumbai
2014 ‘Thesis & Antithesis’ a group show in Gallery on M.G., New Delhi
2013 A group show of Installations at I.G.N.C.A. New Delhi
2012 A group show of Paintings at Texas, USA
2012 ‘Splash of Moods’ a solo exhibition of Paintings at Art Mall Gallery, Delhi
2012 ‘Music of moods’ a group show of paintings at A.I.F.A.C.S. gallery, New Delhi.
2011 Kala Mela by Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy at Jaipur
2011 ‘Art to Heart’ a group show at A.I.F.A.C.S. Gallery, New Delhi, by F.I.I.H.R.
Society, New Delhi
2011 ‘Now Then There and Now again’ A Group show at Religare Arts, New...