Ritu Lahoti is an Indian artist from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, celebrated as the cleanest city in India. An alumnus of the Government Institute of Fine Arts, Indore. Her artwork has  been showcased at various International, National, and State Exhibitions alongside her participationin prestigious art residency programs and exhibitions throughout India.

Lahoti's artwork offers critical perspectives on the social and economic impact of materialism in our contemprory world. Drawing profound inspiration from the banknotes and currency designs of different countries, she rearranging and interprets their intricate forms and details to create pieces that reflect    societal, natural, and materialistic themes, as well as the pervasiveness of the pursuit of the human pursuit of wealth. Her work delves deeply into the material reality of modern life, encouraging viewers to form their own personal interpretations and narratives from her art.

While Ritu enjoys experimenting with diverse art mediums like acrylics and ink, her  current signature series primarily utilizes various types pens on canvas and paper, focusing heavily on intricate textures and predominantly working with black and white.

Her artistic process begins with finalizing the core compositions  and basic themes, with the finer details evolving organically as  a part of the creative journey. By reproducing and playing with the compositions of global banknotes,she transforms these rigid economic forms into art with a deeply social and natural approch. The complexity of her forms ultimately reflects the timeless struggle of humanity in their pursuit of livelihood, dreams, and immersion in an intriguing world.