about
Deepa Mahajan, through collage, installation, and drawing, portrays internal emotional struggles that arise from difficult thoughts. In her works, she explores the dual nature of thoughts, investigates their interdependence with emotions, and examines situations triggered by conflicting thoughts. She classifies her works as inner portraits that put a spotlight on the intangible territory of the mind, offering no direct answers.
Mahajan was born in India, where she also received her bachelor’s degree. Since 2003, her work has been shown internationally and in the United States at venues such as 621 Gallery in Florida, Chemould Prescott Road in Mumbai, Grant Pass Museum of Art, Multicultural Heritage Centre in Canada, Bemis Center in Omaha, and Dayton Society of Artist in Ohio, among others. She is the recipient of Sovereign Asian Art Prize as finalist and was selected for the biennale of Santorini in Greece. She has been awarded artist merit grant to attend residency at the Vermont Studio Center. She has been reviewed by outlets such as the Free press Journal, Hindustan Times and SPH Publications Singapore.