STUDENT CATEGORY
Introspection
Etching and Aquatint 78 × 48 cm
Awarded a cash prize of Rs 20,000/-

Kritika Verma from Panipat, developed a passion for art early on. She holds a BFA in Painting and an MFA in Printmaking from Kurukshetra University. Her work spans various mediums, often reflecting the connection between her inner emotions and the world around her, inspired by peaceful environments and self-exploration.

Her work “Introspection” explores the relationship between the inner psyche and the external world through etching and aquatint. Depicting multiple poses of myself gazing into a mirror, this work symbolizes self-awareness and the fluid nature of identity. The piece invites viewers to reflect on their own identities, prompting questions about the truths hidden in quiet introspection.