BIOGRAPHY

Mahua Gupta is a dedicated visual artist and art educator with an extensive background in the fine arts and education. With academic credentials from Jammu University — including a Master of Arts in Psychology (2009), Bachelor of Science in Home Science (2007), and Bachelor of Education (2013) — she merges creativity with pedagogy to inspire and promote the value of art in society.

She has over a decade of experience in both the creation and instruction of art, having actively contributed to the field through workshops, national-level painting camps, prestigious exhibitions, and numerous judging assignments across India. Her work reflects a deep commitment to artistic expression, cultural promotion, and empowerment through education.

Recognized for her accomplishments, she has been felicitated multiple times by institutions such as the Department of Psychology, Jammu University, Nirvana Academy, the Government of India, and the Bhartiya Janta Yuwa Morcha. She also frequently serves as a subject expert and chief coordinator for various national and state-level art events.

Exhibitions

Solo and Group Exhibitions

• ‘Colors of Life – 16’ at Visual Art Gallery, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi (July 2016)

• ‘From the Mountains to the Oceans’, Kala Srot Art Gallery, Lucknow (December 2017)

• ‘Akshya Patra’ (International Women’s Day), Lalit Kala Academy, Delhi (March 8, 2021)

• International Art Mart – The Art Pageant, Khajuraho (2015, 2016, 2017)

• ‘Stree-16’ by Art Mall, New Delhi (March 2016)

• ‘Chromatic’ Concept Art, Lucknow (October 2021)

Annual & National Shows

• 48th, 49th, 50th, and 51st Annual State Art Painting Exhibitions, Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, J&K

• 84th & 85th All India Exhibition of Arts, Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar (2018, 2019)

• Showcased at Punjab Art Council with Lalit Kala Academy, Chandigarh (August 2015)

Awards & Recognitions

• Young Women Achiever’s Award in Art – Nirvana Academy (March 7, 2015)

• Felicitated by LG of Jammu and Kashmir as Subject Expert in Painting – Yuva Utsav (Dec 10, 2023)

• Felicitated by Department of Psychology, Jammu University

• Felicitated by Bhartiya Janta Yuwa Morcha on Duggar Manyata Diwas (Dec 22, 2023)

• Felicitated by Ramakrishna Mission, Jammu (Jan 2023 & Jan 2024)

• Felicitation from Jammu Mayor on Teacher’s Day (September 2022)

Art Camps & Workshops

• National Level Painting Workshop – Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu (Jan 2015)

• 3-Day National Painting Camp – Udhampur (Jan 18–20, 2016)

• 2-Day Painting Camp – Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu (Feb 2018)

• 3-Day Painting Camp – J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (Dec 12–14, 2023)

• UT Level Women Artist Painting Camp – J&K Academy (Jan 18–20, 2025)

Judging Experience 

• Inter-College District Painting – GCW Gandhi Nagar (Aug 12, 2024)

• Inter-School Painting – PM Shri KV Miran Sahib (Oct 21, 2024)

• Inter-School Theme-Based Art – Sahodaya Complex, Jammu (Sep 2022)

• Collage Competition – M.V. International School (Jan 2023)

• State-Level Yuva Utsav – GCW Parade, NYKS & Ministry of Youth Affairs (May & June 2023)

• ‘Painting Junkie – The Purview’ – Jodhamal School, Jammu (Jan 2022)

• Painting, Poster & Rangoli – Int. Year of Millets, Food & Drug Admin J&K (April 2023)

Additional Contributions

• Engaged in art education and promotion, especially among youth and women

• Chief Coordinator for events organized by SPACE (NGO)

• Represented Jammu University at national inter-university competitions (2009)

• Claimed 1st Prize in Tattoo Designing – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (2009)