Smt. Nidhi Chaudhuri

IAS, Director of National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai.


Dervish - Sufi Series
7.5”x20.5”
Acrylic on Canvas


Dervish - Sufi Series
7.5”x20.5”
Acrylic on Canvas


Dervish - Sufi Series
7.5”x20.5”
Acrylic on Canvas


Dervish - Sufi Series
7.5”x20.5”
Acrylic on Canvas


Dervish - Sufi Series
7.5”x20.5”
Acrylic on Canvas


Dervish - Sufi Series
7.5”x20.5”
Acrylic on Canvas

Nidhi Chaudhuri is an expressive artist whose work embodies a deep connection to her consciousness through vibrant colors and diverse forms. She creates energy paintings, spiritual art, landscapes, and abstracts using oil and acrylics, allowing her intuition to guide her artistic journey. Nidhi embraces fluidity in her practice, eschewing fixed styles and rigid mediums to convey the call of her soul across the canvas.

She holds an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts from the Bombay Art Society in Bandra, where she honed her skills and artistic vision. Nidhi's work has been showcased in notable exhibitions, including a prominent show at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai in 2022. In 2023, she participated in several significant events, such as the PL Deshpandey Exhibition at Ravindra Natya Mandir, the India Art Festival at Nehru Centre, and the Art Carnival of the Bombay Art Society, among others. Her art was also featured in a group show at Ahmedabad ni Gufa Art Gallery.

Looking ahead, Nidhi is set to hold a solo exhibition at the State Goods & Services Tax Office in 2024, alongside participation in the India Art Festival in New Delhi and further exhibitions in Mumbai. Through her art, Nidhi continues to explore and express the interplay between energy, spirituality, and the natural world.

Nidhi Chaudhary's painting series featuring dervish swirling captures the mesmerizing fluidity and spiritual essence of Sufi dance. Through subtle colors and dynamic brushwork, she conveys the transformative energy of movement, inviting viewers to experience the profound connection between art and spirituality.

Words of Wisdom

  • “All the aspects of the mind must be harmonized in order to achieve true inner peace.”