About

A 4-foot oil painting depicting a human back with a scar in the center, accompanied by the artist on the right. The painting features a deep blood-red background, with the details of the back skillfully executed.

Painting with Purpose

Nandini Kotawala, born in Jaipur, India, is an artist and designer whose meticulously crafted works reflect a commitment to art as a tool for positive change. With a background in Interior Design from Istituto Marangoni, Mumbai, and a foundation in IGCSE Art & Design and IB Visual Arts HL, her approach merges technical expertise with deep emotional narratives.

Working across oil, graphite, acrylic, and colored pencils, Nandini carefully selects each medium to convey her artistic vision. Her hyper-realistic creations, ranging from fine art to design, go beyond aesthetics, reflecting personal experiences and universal themes. Notably, her scoliosis art series explores resilience and self-acceptance, while works like Chained and The Irony challenge societal norms and advocate for animal rights.

In 2024, Nandini hosted a solo exhibition at a government-owned gallery where she showcased a diverse collection of artworks and designs, reinforcing her ability to translate personal stories into tangible, evocative pieces. Her artistry extends beyond the physical world. Through her online presence, she has reached over 8 million people worldwide, sharing her vision with a growing global audience.

Driven by a desire to inspire love, comfort, and understanding, Nandini’s work reintroduces the authentic human touch in a fast-paced digital age, offering viewers a glimpse into the beauty, vulnerability, and depth of the human experience.