Nandini Verma

Nandini Verma is a contemporary artist from Chhattisgarh, India, who has been passionately practicing her craft for over 17 years. Working primarily with acrylics, ink, and mixed media, her work bridges the realms of figurative and abstract, often weaving together themes of human emotion and the natural world. Each of her creations serves as a visual reflection of fleeting feelings and deep inner landscapes, rendered in layers of texture, color, and movement.

Her signature style is characterized by a quiet emotional intensity — figures that feel alive, and abstract forms that evoke the rhythms of nature. For Nandini, art is a living expression. Guided by the belief that “Art is not still, it flows as life does,” she treats her process as organic, allowing each piece to unfold naturally, rather than forcing a pre-defined outcome. “I treat every artwork as a conversation, not a performance,” she shares — a philosophy that has helped her create works that feel authentic and emotionally resonant.

Nandini’s inspiration often comes from the simplest of things. “A small scene can carry many emotions; I try to catch that,” she says. Whether it’s a fleeting moment in nature or a subtle human interaction, she has a gift for drawing out the hidden emotional layers in what others might overlook

.Among her body of work, the piece titled Shakti stands out as one of her most meaningful and challenging. Created for a solo exhibition, Shakti portrays five women standing together in quiet solidarity — their forms grounded, connected, and full of strength. What made this piece especially demanding was the artist’s intent to convey the immense power of womanhood without being literal or loud. Through soft body language and the symbolic unity of the figures, Shakti captures the essence of collective support, resilience, and the quiet force that women often embody.

To emerging artists, Nandini offers this advice: “Trust your own pace instead of following what others claim is right.” In a world that often rewards speed and trends, she believes the most honest art comes from those who are in tune with themselves — those who create from within, without fear of being different.