Riddhi Dutta Gupta, a 17-year-old student from Delhi Public School, Ruby Park, has been announced as a Nominated Artist for the upcoming 'AURA 2024 - International Photography & Art Exhibition'. This prestigious event, hosted by Retro Kolkata Magazine, is scheduled to take place at Nazrul Tirtha, Newtown, Kolkata, from January 13 to January 21, 2024.
The exhibition, which is a significant platform for artists and photographers globally, will commence with an art showcase from January 13 to January 15, followed by a photography exhibition from January 18 to January 20. It will culminate in a felicitation ceremony on January 21.
Riddhi's journey in the arts began astonishingly early. She picked up her first paintbrush at the tender age of 2 and has since then continued to explore and express her creativity through various mediums. At the age of 10, Riddhi discovered her flair for writing, crafting her first poem on a personal experience with bullying. This early venture into literature laid the foundation for her subsequent achievements, including the publication of her first book at 14 with Scholastic Asia. Following this, she authored eight more books under various renowned publishers.
Her talents extend to cartooning as well, with Riddhi illustrating her first book at the age of 15. In addition to her impressive achievements in art and literature, she also runs a successful blog on Quora, which has garnered over 4.4 million views.
Riddhi's art is not just a display of skill but also a medium through which she feels most 'alive'. Her paintings are often described as windows to her soul, adding vibrant colors to the black and white canvas of life, and presenting the world as seen through her eyes.
The 'AURA 2024' exhibition promises to be a platform where Riddhi Dutta Gupta's unique artistic and literary talents will be showcased to a broader audience, highlighting her as one of the most promising young talents in the contemporary art and literary scene.
