Biography
"My art explores the dynamic between imagination and what is visible. These portraits challenge viewers to contemplate how gender and racial biases shape our society. Through mixed media, I create visually striking identities that encourage reflection on the ways biases impact individuals. These are imaginary people shaped by their stories, emphasizing the idea that we are unique individuals beyond appearances. I use diverse media to challenge conventional notions of identity by celebrating diversity and cultural heritage. I incorporate elements of my own cultural heritage into the work, seeking to reclaim and celebrate the rich and vibrant traditions and histories of colonized people”.
As an artist, Nimisha aims to inspire viewers to work towards dismantling systems of inequality. Her art serves as a platform for change, amplifying marginalized voices and experiences. Ultimately, celebrating the resilience and triumphs of women and marginalized communities. Seeing people from the heart, not just the eyes, allowing us to appreciate their stories and experiences.
Nimisha's works have been featured in publications and magazines such as Forbes, Maake magazine, Artmarket magazine and has exhibited in museums and galleries including the De Young Museum, UCSF Women's Hospital, Studio Shop Gallery, Gallery Route One, San Francisco International Airport, San Mateo City Hall, San Mateo Library, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, Museum of Northern California and Brown University.
Awards and Recognitions
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Heart in SF, Large Heart Artist 2024, Public Art, San Francisco CA
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Emerging Artist Series, Heckscher Museum of Art, USA
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Published in Forbes magazine, USA
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De Young Museum, The de Young open exhibition, San Francisco, CA
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Museum of Northern California, Safe Haven, Chico, CA
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Crocker Kingsley Competition, Blue Line Arts, USA
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Identity, Public Art, San Francisco International Airport Terminal 1
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San Francisco Women Artists Gallery, JUROR’S CHOICE for ‘FREE TO BE’, San Francisco
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Academy of Arts University, 3RD Place in Spring Show 2020
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www.lightspacetime.art, Special Recognition, 10th Figurative Art Exhibition
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www.lightspacetime.art, Special Recognition, “555 Special” Art Exhibition 2021
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Art.connects, Honorable mentions
Professional Activities
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Breaking a frame, ARTogether, Oakland, CA
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Artists' Exchange with Nimisha Doongarwal and Reiko Fujii, Gallery Route One, CA
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People of Udaipur- Painter from Udaipur, Udaipur Times, India
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Mixed media artist, Nimisha Doongarwal. (Kor.Sub), Mikihasi Gallery, CA
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Speaker at "Artist exchange" Gallery Route One, Point Reyes, CA
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Speaker at "Diasporic Futurism Part II" Rootdivision Gallery, San Francisco CA
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Speaker at "Home and Identity" Oakland Asian Cultural Center, Oakland CA
Membership and Affiliations
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NCWCA, Non-Profit organization, CA 2023
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AAWAA, Asian Women Artist Association, CA 2022
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Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, CA, Art organization membership 2022
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ArtSpan, San Fransisco, CA, Artist membership 2021
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Arttogether, Non-Profit organization, Oakland, CA 2020
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San Francisco Women Artist Organization, Non-Profit organization, San Francisco, CA 2017
Selected Magazine features
Forbes Magazine, Maake Magazine, Artdose Magazine, Juniper Rag Magazine, Aesthetica Magazine, Sylph creatives Magazine India, Arc Gallery Magazine.
I have been on the front cover of ArtSeen Magazine and the back cover of Artmarket. Magazine. Articles published in San Leandro Times: Newspaper, Boomer Magazine UK, NBC live, Artmarket Magazine, Create Magazine and The FLUX Review.
Selected Solo Exhibits
San Francisco Airport Museum, San Mateo City Hall, San Mateo Library, Gallery Route One CA, Bayfair Center San Leandro CA.
Selected Group Exhibits
Prestigious De Young Museum in San Francisco, Museum of Northern California, Brown University, Blue Line Arts, Kala Art Institute Oakland, Arc Gallery, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, Youthforhumanrights.org, Bridgemaker Arts, University of the PacificArt, artagainstracism.org, Les Femmes Folles. I am a recurring juried-in artist at Root Division and San Francisco Women Artist gallery, Dab Arts, Vessel Gallery Oakland CA.