Lajja Gauri Painting

Abhijna, an artist from San Francisco, engages with themes of feminism, womanhood, and mythology in her art. While painting is her primary medium, she also incorporates fiber art and photography to challenge and explore the concept of femininity globally. Her work is enriched by elements of Indian and Persian narratives. She honed her craft at the Art Institute of Chicago as an undergraduate on a scholarship and furthered her education at the Royal College of Art in London, broadening her artistic viewpoint. Beginning her exhibition journey at 16 in Hyderabad's Impact fundraiser, Abhijna's talent was recognized with the Martin Luther King prize for her mural in Chicago. Her art has been showcased in various prestigious spaces including the Alliance Francaise in Hyderabad, Sullivan Galleries in Chicago, and other galleries in New York and London. In 2022, she published "The Feminine," a book presenting a series of performances captured in photographs that dialogue with femininity in Indian society. Abhijnanow resides and works as a full-time artist in California's Bay Area.