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Pragati's work embodies a fusion of impressionistic realism with a deep connection to her Indian roots. Specializing in oil paintings, she began her artistic journey in her late 20s in Chennai, India. She currently works and resides in New York City.

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In 2021, Pragati was honored to serve as the Brand Educator for the prestigious art materials brand, Winsor and Newton, further solidifying her position in the art world.

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As a multidisciplinary installation conceptual artist rooted in the cultural and historical legacy of Chennai, India, my work examines the silent yet pervasive structures of caste, gender, and racial oppression. These systems—while often associated with specific geographies—manifest globally in subtle hierarchies, institutional patterns, and human behavior, and are explored through the lens of universal human rights themes. Through a fusion of Eastern and Western artistic traditions, I strive to reveal the untold narratives of those marginalized by systemic inequities while challenging viewers to reflect on their role within these power dynamics.

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Self-portraiture often emerges in my work as a narrative device, enabling me to embody and amplify the voices of others. My aim is not to prescribe solutions but to provoke thought—compelling viewers to confront uncomfortable truths and interrogate the systems that shape their perceptions of social order. At its core, my practice seeks to uncover the humanity and resilience of those rendered invisible by systems of oppression, fostering dialogue, introspection, and greater awareness of our shared human experience.

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Curriculum vitae

Education

2008 - 2012
Chennai, India

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering

2013 - 2015
Pune, India

Symbiosis Institue of Media and Communication

Masters of Business Administration

2023 - 2025
New York City, USA

New York Academy of Art

Masters of Fine Arts​

Awards

2025 - 2026

ADJUNT FACULTY, Summer Undergraduate Residency Program (SURP) Faculty Award 2025,
New York Academy of Art

2024 - 2025

Academy Scholar Award, New York Academy of Art

2021 - 2022

Brand Communicator/Educator, Winsor and Newton

Group/Solo Shows

2025

Selected Finalist for Solo Show, Dacia Gallery, New York City

2024

Group Show, Open Studios, New York Academy of Art, New York City

2024

Group Show, Tribeca Ball, New York Academy of Art, New York City

2020

Group Exhibition, OCEANS, at CP Art Centre, Chennai

2019

Group Exhibition, I Rise Edition IV, Art Houz, Chennai.

2018

Group Exhibition, Beyond the Blu, Radisson Blu, Dubai​

2018

Group Exhibition, World Art Dubai, Dubai

Brand Educator @ Winsor and Newton

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

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