Rajnish Chhanesh

Rajnish Chhanesh (b. 1985, New Delhi) is a contemporary visual artist whose ecologically driven practice explores the relationship between humans and the natural world. Working across painting and mixed media, his works emphasize transformation and reclamation, often inspired by natural forms, colors, and geometry. He holds a BFA from Jamia Millia Islamia (2007) and an MFA from the College of Art, Delhi University (2009).

Rajnish has exhibited widely in India and abroad, including solo shows such as Voices Etched in Stone (Anant Art, 2021) and Transcripts of Relations (Taiwan Art Annual, 2018). He has participated in notable group exhibitions at Cultivate Art, Anant Art, Art Centrix, and the India Art Fair. His international showcases include shows in Germany and Taiwan. He is a recipient of the Lalit Kala Akademi National Scholarship (2011–12) and the H.K. Kejriwal Young Artist Award (2010).

Rajnish lives and works in New Delhi, India.