Nivedita Saha is an interdisciplinary artist based out of Dubai, with extensive practice spanning different methodologies and forms.
Born in 1972, in Maharashtra, India, Nivedita acquired a BFA from Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai, in 1996. After her bachelor’s, she spent over two decades working in Commercial Arts (Advertising & Communication), years later completing her Masters in Social Sculpture and Connective Practice from Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England.
In 2002, she moved to the Middle East where she found her true calling: Fine Arts. Gaining support to pursue this calling, she followed her passion for seeking a foothold in the art world both locally and on a global scale. Researching and experimenting with various mediums and methods of art evolved into a way of life for Nivi to this day. Her body of work expresses her inner thoughts and visions. She believes in stimulating positive social change in the world through her artistic practice, especially in the area of women empowerment.
Her profound interest and understanding of Mythology, Culture, and the Impacts of Faith led her to travel and share ideas across the borders of Kazakhstan, Germany, England, Malaysia, the United States, Portugal, and India. She connected with these regions through performances, art calls, collaborative projects, biennales, and art residencies.
Her prime focus involves research on ‘Impacts of Ancient culture and traditions on the current Social Landscape.’ She works by asserting herself in thought-provoking social mobilization projects with the sole aim of creating work that encourages positive shifts in the world.
Some of the significant milestones in her artistic career began with Exhibitions, artist residencies, and projects under the patronage of the Dubai Culture Council, The Embassy of India-Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Culture & Heritage initiative, United Nations Headquarters New York, Fringe Arts Bath (FAB) – UK, Gallery of City Museum of Aveiro, Portugal, Penang State Art Gallery and Museum and Oxford Brooks Modern Art, England. She has been awarded ‘The Bharat Sanskriti Yatra Samman’ for her contribution to Indian Art and Culture in the UAE region.
Artist Nivedita Saha is married to Mr. SubratoSaha – Director at AquaChemie GT and is currently based in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates with her family. She operates from her Art atelier, ‘Art Studio Meraki’ – a space for interdisciplinary artistic practice and collaboration. She has been active in working with various art and social change platforms, undertaking interdisciplinary projects while evolving as an artist herself.
Some of her notable contributions toward social change include:
AWARDS:
“Bharat Sanskriti Yatra 2019” –A global competition and festival of Indian Art and Culture held in Dubai, UAE, in August 2019.
Awarded the “Bharat Sanskriti Yatra Samman 2019” – Abanindranath Tagore Award for outstanding and unparalleled contribution in the field of Global Art.
Confluence Collective Oxford: Platform for World Music based in England, Oxford. Collaborating with artists, creating awareness through open platforms in performing arts, and supporting local (migrants and refugees) communities (England).
Awakening the Soul Peace Conference – International Society for Krishna Consciousness – ISKON: Artist Contribution – Artworks auctioned at their event/ peace conference. Artwork – ‘Kaleidoscope’ – Highlights a Vision of Nations support for inclusiveness and Cultural Diversity.
Smartlife Dubai: Volunteer – Actively Supporting ‘Smartlife’ (locally based NGO in Dubai/UAE) in drives (women’s education), medical camps, nutrition, and health initiatives to help blue-collar workers – especially focused on women workers living in UAE.
Hope Foundation India (Kolkata): Volunteer – Actively Supporting projects and awareness initiatives under ‘Education for Girl Child’.
SUSTAINABLE ACHIEVEMENTS INDIA (Kolkata): Supporting sustainability projects and awareness initiatives under ‘Rescued Women from trafficking’ (The Alna Initiative).
Malhaar Institute of Performing Arts: Supporting through cultural contribution in their ongoing work by contributing to nonprofits through creative consulting – visual concepts, paintings, and storyboards. Malhaar is the only performance and Choir group in UAE that brings together over 100 local artists on one stage, thus providing a unique platform for Non-Profit Art, Dance, Drama, and Music.
SNF – Special Needs Future Development Center –Contribution through the donation of artworks for the cause. Art Auction and Exhibition.
Zee Television: Talk and Feature on the Importance of Culture and Tradition as an Expat in a Foreign Land. Zee Connect Season 9.