NFT art may be new for the Indian diaspora, but there’s a huge talent pool of artists who have the potential to dominate the global NFT art scene.
Many Indian artists have already jumped on the bandwagon and are bringing an “Indian perspective or lens” to the future of art.
Let’s take a look at some of India’s leading digital artists who are paving the way for NFT art adoption in one of the world’s most populous countries while also representing India on a global stage.
1. Sneha Chakraborty
A leading mural and street artist, Sneha Chakraborty, recently entered and captivated the NFT art scene. She has travelled across India and painted hundreds of wall murals.
Her artwork generally has traditional Indian motifs and depictions of women, as well as nomadic themes from all over the country.
Hi beautiful people! ♥️
Sharing a WIP picture from my very recent Mural Project in Chennai. This is just a tiny part from my big Mural of 10ft*10ft wall. Will share the full painting soon! Also, trying to be more active in twitter😄 let’s see how that goes! pic.twitter.com/8UbdcLk5Nt— Sneha Chakraborty (@lbc_sneha) July 18, 2022
Her works can be found here.
2. Prasad Bhat
Prasad Bhat is well-known for his unique creative style of portraying people’s faces. He runs Graphicurry, an independent artist company and design studio based in Bangalore, India.
After completing engineering, he forayed into the creative field – ranging from graphic design to stage or stall design for various premium Indian firms.
His viral GIFs have appeared on 9GAG, Reddit, GQ, Bored Panda, and the Rolling Stones, and he has collaborated with Disney, Amazon Prime, HotStar, and many other major brands.
Top 3 of 2022. See you all next year 🫶 pic.twitter.com/m7DyHhI224
— PrasadBhat.eth (@PrasadPBhat) December 31, 2022
His artwork can be found here
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3. Siraj Hassan
In 2021, the NFT artist shook the digital landscape with his “Caged NFT” collection on OpenSea. Hassan’s fascination with glass snow globes inspired the series. The artwork series drew influence from nature, striking skull motifs, and the mental condition. These works, created during the lockdown, are about loneliness and mental health.
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— NFT we ART 🤍 (@nftweart) March 12, 2021
His artworks are available here
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4. Khyati Trehan
Khyati Trehan is a graphic designer and 3D visual artist based in New Delhi. After graduating from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, in 2014, she has worked with the Oscars, Instagram, Snapchat, the New Yorker magazine, the New York Times, Samsung, PRINT, WeWork, Adobe, and Apple.
Khyati was named one of Print Magazine’s 15 New Visual Artists Under 30 in 2017, was named Artistry Creator of the Year at Adweek’s Creator Visionary Awards, is a Young Guns 19 Winner, and was recently named to Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 list.
Trehan’s artworks are playful, expressive, and diverse, and have appeared in publications such as WIRED, Vice, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Creative Review, and many more.
Her Twitter: https://twitter.com/KhyatiTrehan
Her artwork can be found here
5. Karan Kalra
New Delhi based digital artist Karan Kalra uses illustration, animation, painting, sculpting and other abilities to create artworks that bridge the gap between web3 and pop culture. Kalra has been active in the scene since 2016 and has a strong following.
As a multi-disciplinary visual engineer, Karan’s artworks tell a story. Whether it’s his tribute to his homeland of New Delhi, his futuristic portrayal of the 2000 rupee note, or flying automobiles, his work is complex while being approachable.
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