My paintings comprise simple hand drawn lines, wobbly and shaky, imperfect and full of mistakes. Inspired by doodles, they have a homemade look. Guided by my intuition I draw lines, put dots and make marks. Chance and control merge in the making of the artwork.
My paintings are full of joy, humor and play. Simplicity and acceptance are of essence. My work is about the beauty of imperfection, the
Education
2012 - 2013 MA Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London
2011 Summer Study Abroad- Contemporary Fine Art Practice, Central Saint Martins College Of Art and Design, University of the Arts London
2011 Summer Program- 100 Design Projects, Central Saint Martins College Of Art and Design, University of the Arts London
2010 - 2011 Certificate in Art Appreciation, National Museum Institute of history of Art, Conservation and Museology, Delhi
1995 - 1998 B.A. (Hons) Economics, Hindu College, Delhi University
1994 - 1995 Passed A.I.S.S.C.E (12th) from Holy Child School, New Delhi
Group Exhibitions
2013 Process in Exile, Made in Arts London, London
2013 MA Final Show, Chelsea College of Art, London
2013 Chelsea Cafe Project, Chelsea Space, London
2013 MA Interim Show, Chelsea College of Art, London
2013 Chelsea Salon Series, South London Gallery, London
2005 5th Northern Region Art Competition, Camlin Art Foundation, Lalit Kala Akademi, Delhi
2004 All India Fine Arts And Crafts Society, Delhi
2003 3rd Northern Region Art Competition, Camlin Art Foundation, Lalit Kala Akademi, Delhi
Website
www.ektaaggarwal.net
Work Experience
Working as a Fine Artist for 14 years
Achievements
Shortlisted for Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2014