Adarsh Baji

Born in 1982, Adarsh Baji is an artist with experience in several visual arts media. He was the recipient of the Krishnakriti Foundation Scholarship from 2004-2009, during which time he received his BVA from JNTU College of Fine Arts and MVA from the University of Hyderabad (both in painting). During this time and after receiving his degrees, he participated in several residencies and workshops around India. These include a residency at the Space Studio in Baroda (2014), the Art4All Residency at Sanskriti Kendra in New Delhi (2015), a residency at the Reliance Group’s Harmony Art Camp in Mumbai (2016), and the Dehgam Residency at the Artists’ Home in Ahmedabad (2017).

In addition, he won the Kalanand All-India Award for Pencil Drawing from the Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation, as well as the 29th National Exhibition of Contemporary Art Award from the South Central Zone Cultural Center, Nagpur (both in 2016). His works are held in several collections across the country and have been exhibited in group shows from 2005 to the present day.

Now based in Baroda, Baji is skilled in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpting, and outdoor paintings (murals). His artwork is refined and realistic, displaying a great deal of technical prowess and sensitivity.