ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Pritha Bhadra is a representational artist based in Singapore. Her traditional paintings focus on daily life, encompassing florals, portraits and still life compositions.
Growing up in a small town nestled in the Himalayan foothills in India, the surrounding people and nature inspired her from an early age. She eventually started drawing and painting before focusing on a degree in biotechnology. During her years of education, she continued to find joy in engaging in art during her free time, as well as immersing herself in reading about art.
Graduating with a Masters degree in Biotechnology, she eventually moved to Singapore about 15 years later, where her love for art rekindled by the city’s dynamic art scene and supportive community – which provided her with encouragement to pursue her vision.
Ever since, Pritha Bhadra’s acclaimed artworks have gained recognition in competitions held by international art magazines and organizations like Plein Air Salon international magazine, Almenara Art Prize, Arts to Hearts Project, and can be found in private collections in Singapore and India.
ARTIST STATEMENT
As a traditional floral and portrait artist, I draw and paint with oil, graphite and charcoal in the traditional realism style infused with a contemporary touch.
My creative process starts with an emotional spark triggered by something I see, whether it’s flowers, people or still life. I then engage in creating studies of these subjects before getting started on the actual painting. Throughout the painting process, I explore various brushstrokes and colors, experimenting to bring my artistic vision to life.
I draw substantial inspiration from the wisdom of revered masters like William Adolphe Bouguereau, Caravaggio, Henry Fantin Latour among many others.
Through my drawings and paintings, my goal is to reveal the profound simplistic beauty that surrounds us and I want the viewer to embark on a journey of discovery and emotions. My wish, for those who experience my art, is to be captivated by the glimpses of everyday life and nature, leaving them feeling captivated and inspired.
AWARDS/PUBLICATIONS
- Oct 2024: Artwork “Flowers in a jar” selected to be featured in the Issue 47 of the Beautiful Bizarre Art Magazine 2024.
- Sep 2024: Artworks “Azaleas” and “Flowers in a jar” selected at the 2024 Almenara Art Prize Online Exhibition.
- Aug 2024: Artwork “Roses in a jar” selected in the final jury results to participate in the International Guild of Realism Fall Salon Online Exhibition Sep 2024.
- Mar 2024: Won the Art Excellence award at the 17th International Painting and Calligraphy Awards Exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan.
- Jan 2024: Nominated in the top 90 artists for the Fifth issue of Arts to Heart (ATH) Magazine.
- Dec 2023: Won distinction art prize in the fifth juried contest of Gallery 4% (San Francisco, California).
- Nov 2023: Nominated in the top 100 finalist in the Plein Air Salon International Magazine Nov 2023 competition.
- Nov 2020: Won art award at the Light Space Time, 10th “Open” Art Exhibition, Special Recognition Category.
2024
Events & Exhibitions
- 2nd to 8th Dec 2024: Pameran Poskad Exhibition - Gallery at ION Art, ION Orchard, Singapore
- 4th to 6th Oct 2024: Artful Expressions Exhibition - Canvas Connections Group Show, Visual Arts Centre, Singapore
- 23rd to 28th Sep 2024: Reborn Motherhood Exhibition via the Art Galleries Association Singapore (AGAS) , group exhibition with artists from Mama on Palette
- 1st to 30th Aug 2024: Singapore National Day Exhibition "Together" via Living with Art Gallery
- 29th May to 4th June 2024: International Painting & Calligraphy Awards Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan
- 27th Apr to June 2024: Canvas Connections Group Show, Zubaadhi Studio & Gallery, Emerald Hill, Singapore
2023
- 22nd to 31st Dec 2023: Drawing Etc. Year end exhibition
- 13th to 18th Dec 2023: Voice of Art II, by BeOne Gallery
- 16th to 19th Nov 2023: Singapore Sketchers Exhibition, Selegie Arts Centre
- 8th Sep 2023: BTL Mental Health Art exhibition - Beyond the label (BTL) is a Singapore nation-wide movement started in 2018 by National Council of Social Service (NCS) which focuses on addressing stigma and promoting social inclusion for persons with mental health conditions, at Jewel Changi.
- Aug & Sep 2023: The Power Binary Exhibition - an Art exhibition in honour of the India-Singapore Connectivity, celebrating Singapore's 58th National Day and Indian Independence Day, by Gnani Arts Gallery.
- 24th to 26th Aug 2023: Participation in Singapore Night Festival, artist booth.