Ashima Kumar
London
Ashima Kumar is a contemporary artist whose work pulsates with a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern artistic expression. She masterfully weaves the principles of intricate patterns of Indian folk art with the fluid grace of Japanese Shodo calligraphy, creating visually arresting pieces that invite deep personal reflection. Her art, spanning expressive abstracts and surreal figurative forms, delves into the realms of spirituality and the nuances of human psychology, inviting viewers to contemplate our place within the contemporary world. 2 Through her distinctive use of fine line work and calligraphic marks, Kumar's art serves as a bridge between ancient artistic traditions and the ever-evolving landscape of modern art.

Biography

Ashima Kumar is a contemporary artist whose work pulsates with a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern artistic expression. She masterfully weaves the principles of intricate patterns of Indian folk art with the fluid grace of Japanese Shodo calligraphy, creating visually arresting pieces that invite deep personal reflection. Her art, spanning expressive abstracts and surreal figurative forms, delves into the realms of spirituality and the nuances of human psychology, inviting viewers to contemplate our place within the contemporary world. 2 Through her distinctive use of fine line work and calligraphic marks, Kumar’s art serves as a bridge between ancient artistic traditions and the ever-evolving landscape of modern art.
Ashima’s artistic voice has garnered recognition and acclaim at prestigious art fairs and exhibit

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA)

Exhibitions

Vision Art Fair, Cordoaria Nacional, Lisbon (2024)
STart Art, Saatchi Gallery, London (2023)
Flux Exhibition 2024,23,22,18 (London)
Focus Art- Boom 2022 (Louvre, Paris)
New Beginnings, Headstone Manor Museum (London) (2022
Exclusible Icons, Rome, Italy
Adrenocromo for dinner, M.A.D.S Gallery, Milan, Italy
Art Basel Miami 2019 –Design +, (Florida)
ArtBox Contemporary Artists (VR Exhibition) (Portugal, Lisbon)
Flux Exhibition, Summer (London)
Art at Your Doorstep, Headstone Manor Museum (London)
The Online Bath Art Show’ by Art Gallery SW, (UK)
Art at the Theatre, SKT Gallery (London)
Swiss Art Fair (Zurich)
Fusion V (London)
Flux Exhibition (London)
Earth tones (London)
Art Basel Miami 2018, (Florida)
New Artist Fair (London)
Art Elements (London)
Universal Language II (London)
Fusion IV (London)
Talented Art Fair (London)
Yes Art Can (India)

Artist Statement

My artistic practice fuses cultural heritage with contemporary expression. I meticulously integrate the principles of intricate patterns and line art from Indian folk art with the dynamic, fluid grace of Japanese Shodo calligraphy. This synthesis results in visually compelling works designed to evoke profound contemplation. Through expressive abstracts and surreal figurative forms, I explore spirituality and human psychology, inviting viewers to reflect on their individual and collective roles within the contemporary world.
A key feature of my technique is the careful application of line work and calligraphy, inspired by ancient Asian artistic legacies. This approach establishes precision and fluidity within my compositions. Complementing this, I utilize expressive brushstrokes and a curated, often monochromatic palette to convey a spectr

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