SRIPARNA DUTTA India, b. 1992
"The Space118 Fine Arts Grant is more than just support--it's a space where ideas grow, converstions deepen, and artistic voices find new directions. It gave me the freedom to work closely with communities, amplify unheard stories, and push my practice into spaces I hadn't imagined before. The mentorship, especially from Mithun Sen, shaped my thinking in ways that still resonate. If you're looking for a grant that not only funds your work but challenges and expands it, this is the one."
Sriparna Dutta (b. 1992, Kolkata, India) pursued her BFA, Govt. College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, 2016 and MFA in Painting, University of Hyderabad, 2019. Her works have been exhibited in solo and group shows in India and abroad. She is a recipient of many national and international awards such as Birla Award 2024; JK Paper Award (Honourable Mention), Anant Art Foundation, 2024. She has also participated in 17th Crack International Art Camp, Bangladesh, 2023. She works with female narratives and is actively involved with the local community. Her mediums include paper, textiles, and soft stitched sculptural form.
Sriparna Dutta lives and works across New Delhi and Kolkata.
Mentor:
Mithu Sen
Proposed Projects:
Voices of 100 rupees : Unveiling Marginalized Narratives - The Book of Empowered Voices
Project Overview:
This project explores the socio-economic realities of women across metropolitan cities in India through ground-level research, conversations, and participatory workshops. The outcomes will take the form of an audio quilt, sound installation, film, and embroidered works that amplify women’s voices through the question: “How would you spend 100 rupees a day?”
