About Tanisha
From a school topper to a full time artist, Tanisha Bakshi chose to build a life around observation, empathy and portraiture.
Art has always been part of her life
Practising art, especially painting, has been an integral part of Tanisha Bakshi's life for as long as she recalls. She won several prizes in school for her fine art skills and remained clear about choosing art as her career, even after scoring 97 percent in high school.
Tanisha explored the many colours of art independently before beginning formal training in 2014. She developed her practice from her studio in Gurgaon, creating works that focus primarily on the many forms of a mother's love.
For her, maternal love is universal: an inspiration, a subject of study and a force that connects communities despite difficult circumstances.
A practice shaped by learning
Early years
Recognition in school helped turn a childhood interest into a serious ambition.
2014: Formal training
Structured learning helped her refine technique, composition and a personal visual language.
2017: Fine arts graduate
Her studies supported a full time studio practice and wider exhibition participation.
Ongoing practice
Research led series continue to document maternal bonds, life in marginalised communities and quiet moments of hope.