KIRTHI SHETTY India, b. 1970
"The overall experience was amazing peaceful and inspiring.
I take with me a rich experience of meeting, interacting and creating art. This is my first encounter with the art world and it left a good impression on me.
Love the atmosphere, energy and the supportive staff."
Kirthi Shetty is a self-taught painter whose artistic journey is informed by a multifaceted academic and professional background. She holds an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from NMIMS, Mumbai (2017), an MBA in HR Management from Welingkar Institute of Management (2012, Distance Learning), and an M.S. in Counselling & Psychotherapy from IPMS, Mumbai (2006, Distance Learning).
Her calligraphy training includes mentorship under Achut Palav (2010) and Venkatesh Dronal (2015–16). Before transitioning into a full-time art practice, Kirthi worked as a Program Manager in the social development sector, an experience that continues to shape her creative and conceptual interests.