Nitiksha Dawar

Nitiksha Dawar (born 1988, Delhi, India) is a renowned printmaking artist whose work delves into the realms of life, transcending subjective boundaries and exploring the profound impacts of global cultural interactions. Through her prints, she weaves narratives that go beyond the surface, touching upon universal themes and evoking a unique poetic resonance.

Nature, the ultimate nurturer, forms an integral part of Dawar's artistic expression. Just as nature conserves and sustains the entire universe within its womb, the artist emphasizes the inseparable connection between femininity and the natural world. Her work encompasses more than mere reflections of self and ideas; it serves as a testament to the rare fusion of the feminine and the organic. In doing so, Dawar not only communicates the wealth and power associated with the patrons of art but also sheds light on diverse aspects of our world and humanity through her creative portrayals of people, places, and objects. Her contributions to the field extend beyond commissioned works, as she has also made significant contributions as a freelance artist in various capacities.

Dawar's chosen medium is printmaking, with a particular focus on the print etching and aquatint techniques. I...

- MFA from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (2015)
Graduation in B.Sc in-Visual Communication form Punjab Technical University (2013)
1 year certificate course in Ceramics from South Delhi Polytechnic for Women (2012)
1 year advance Diploma in Fine Arts from South Delhi Polytechnic for Women (2011)
3 year Diploma in Fine Arts from South Delhi Polytechnic for Women (2010)

• Print Exchange Flora & Fauna, Houghton, South Australia, Australia. (2023)
• Pressure Print Exchange, Bengaluru, Karnataka. (2022)
• Shaghaf International Printmaking Exchange, Dubai, UAE. (2022)
• The Makers Studio International Print Exchange Program, Australia. (2022)
• 95th Annual All India Art Exhibition, AIFACS. (2022)
• International Graphic Exchange Project, Mexico. (2022)
• Bengaluru Print Exchange Internationle, Bengaluru. (2022)
• A Kaladham Project, Govt. Museum and Art gallery, Chandigarh. (2022)
• Printcard Wroclaw Portfolio Exchange Program, Wroclaw, Poland. (2022)
• Profiles of 50 Printmaking Artist First edition, Featured by Art Affairs, Bangalore. (2022)