Subhasmita Ghadei b. 1997
Subhasmita Ghadei (b. 1997, Odisha, India) completed her BFA, B.K. College of Art & Crafts, Bhubaneswar, 2019 and MVA, Painting, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 2024. Her works have been exhibited in group shows at Vis-a-Vis, Baroda, 2025; Forms and Figures, New Delhi, 2025; Gallery Champa Tree, New Delhi, 2025; Abhivyakti City Art Project, Baroda, 2024; Lalit Kala Academy, Nepal, 2023 and Kochi Student’s Biennale, 2018.
Subhasmita’s practice draws from the cultural landscape of coastal Odisha, combining painting, material experimentation, and references to Odissi dance and weaving traditions. Using natural and found materials, her work explores themes of memory, women’s experiences, resilience, and identity while reflecting on regional craft traditions, feminist concerns, and the relationship between nature and cultural heritage.
Subhasmita Ghadei lives and works in Baroda, Gujarat, India.
Mentor:
Lekha Poddar
Proposed Project:
Rooted Narratives: Feminine Memory Through Natural Materials
Project Overview:
Project explores the cultural, ecological, and artistic significance of Odisha’s palm-leaf traditions, drawing from her personal connection to craft practices and natural materials. Through a large-scale public installation, she aims to reinterpret palm-leaf art in a contemporary context while highlighting the loss of traditional knowledge and sustainable practices.