Ritu Lahoti is an Indian artist from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, which is known as the cleanest city in India.She is an alumnus of the Government Institute of Fine Arts, Indore. Her art has been showcased at various International, National, and State Exhibitions of Art, and she has also participated in residency programs and exhibitions throughout India.
Lahoti's artwork offers critical perspectives on the social and economic impact of materialism in our world. She draws inspiration from the banknotes of different countries, rearranging and interpreting their forms and intricate details to create pieces that reflect societal, natural, and materialistic themes, as well as the pervasiveness of the pursuit of wealth.
Her work also delves into the material reality of the contemporary world.Viewers are encouraged to form their own interpretations and narratives from her art.
While Ritu enjoys experimenting with different art mediums like acrylics and ink, her current series primarily involves using various types of pens on canvas and paper, focusing on textures and predominantly working with black and white.
She reproduces intricate designs from different banknotes and plays with their compositions and concepts. Her artistic process begins with finalizing the compositions and basic themes, with the details evolving as part of the journey of creating the piece.
Lahoti draws inspiration from these forms and transforms them with a social and natural approach. The complexity of her forms reflects the struggle of humanity in their pursuit of livelihood, dreams, and immersion in an intriguing world.