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Aarti Gupta Bhadauria (born 1983) is an Indian sculptor based in Bangalore. She is best known for her abstract art sculptures in terracotta medium. Aarti has so far exhibited her art at many national and international platforms and online mediums where she has received appreciation, honors and awards from various connoisseurs of art.

Aarti completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a specialization in sculptures from Govt. Institute of Fine Arts, Gwalior. Her artistic journey has been one of continuous exploration and experimentations. She has dedicated herself to the intricate art of terracotta sculptures, a medium that captivates and challenges her in equal measure. Her ability to transform the humble clay into expressive, emotive sculptures has garnered her global acclaim. It is actually an abstract art in which Aarti does not have a fixed model in front of her, but she has to shape her feelings and emotions imaginatively. That’s why Aarti’s artworks reflects her thoughts, attitudes, feelings and skills.

In 2017, 2021 and 2022, she won "Best in Show" awards from Contemporary Art Gallery Online, USA.

In 2020, she was selected for 61st National Exhibition by Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi.

In 2022, she was awarded solo artist showcase by Light Space Time Gallery, USA.

In 2022, she was only Indian among 69 selected artists for the smallWORKS biennial exhibition by Garrison Art Center, Garrison, New York.

In 2023, she won "Best in Show" award from Gallery Omata, USA.

The Indian Achiever’s Forum conferred her with Indian Achiever Award 2023 in recognition of her achievements in the field of Arts.

Some Exhibitions

 * "Wave of Feelings", Solo Show at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore, 1st - 5th July 2023.
 * In My View by Gallery Omata USA, April 2023.
 * smallWorks, Garrison Art Center, Garrison, New York, December 2022 - January 2023.
 * Biafarin Awards 2022 Group Exhibition, December 2022 - January 2023.
 * Patterns, Textures and Forms Art Exhibition by Light Space & Time Gallery USA, October 2022.
 * Solo artist showcase hosted by Light Space & Time Gallery USA, Sep – 2022.
 * Diversia - UN Calendar, International Exhibition by Exhibizone, Canada, July - August 2022.
 * "Wave of Feelings", Solo Show at Art Houz, Bangalore, 19th - 21st November 2021.
 * 61st National Exhibition of Arts, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, March 2020.

Awards and Recognition

 * Gallery Omata USA, 'In My View', Best in Show - 2023.
 * Gallery Omata USA, 'Under The Sky', Finalist - 2023.
 * Light Space & Time Gallery USA, “Patterns, Textures & Forms”, 3rd Place [3D Category] - 2023.
 * Indian Achiever Award - 2023 India.
 * TheArtList USA, ‘Artist Of The Month’, Second Place - 2022.
 * TheArtList USA, ‘Artist Of The Month’, Honorable Mention - 2022 USA.
 * Contemporary Art Gallery Online USA, Open/No Theme, Best in Show [3D/Mixed Media] - 2022.
 * Contemporary Art Gallery Online USA, All Abstractions, Best in Show [3D/Mixed Media] - 2021.
 * Contemporary Art Gallery Online USA, All Abstractions, Best in Show [3D/Mixed Media] - 2017.