Nilisha Phad

Nilisha Phad
Contemporary Artist
About Artist
Nilisha Phad’s Journey Through Identity and Expression
Nilisha Phad’s art is a deeply personal expression, blending reality and imagination to explore identity, femininity, and human emotion. Her work portrays women as resilient storytellers while using layered imagery to challenge the notion of a singular self. Infused with mystery, her paintings invite curiosity, allowing viewers to find their own meaning. Through universal themes of memory and introspection, Nilisha’s art transcends cultural boundaries, forging deep emotional connections.
Highlights And Achievements
Artist Education
Bachelors in Fine Art (BFA) - 2018 - Sir J.J School of Art, Mumbai
Artist Awards & Recognition
2021 Best Entry (Painting) – ‘In State of Nature-Nude’ Online Exhibit- Nippon Gallery
2021 Art Beats Award of the Year 2020-21- Art Beats Foundation, Pune
2021 V.A Mali Award for Best Portrait (Professional Category)- Bombay Art Society
2020 The FASO Bold Brush International Award for ‘Outstanding Pastel’
2019 National Winner in ‘Oil Medium’ in the Camlin Art Foundation International Contest
Group Shows
2022 THE FEMININE SYMPOSIUM, Group Show, Jehangir Art Gallery
2020 LOST CHILDHOOD, Kala Ghoda Art Festival, Jehangir Art Gallery
2019 HABITAT, Kala Ghoda Art Festival, Jehangir Art Gallery
2020 UJAAGAR, Artists Centre, Kalaghoda
2019 ‘THE MOVING FINGER’, Inko Centre, Chennai
2018 ORANGE FESTIVAL, Jawaharlal Darda Gallery, Nagpur
2019 Mumbai Korea Biennale, Sir J.J School Of Art, Mumbai









