Born in 1997 in Murarai, a village in West Bengal, Shilpi Sharma has recently completed her master’s in fine arts from Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati University. She has her bachelor’s in design, specialising in ceramic and glass from Visva Bharati University. Shilpi’s ceramic works are inspired by various patterns and designs found in nature, like floral patterns, works of water on stone, weathering, lichens, and the structure of honeycombs.
Shilpi is currently pursuing her PhD doctorate research in glazes, different types of clay, and natural materials available in and around Santiniketan. Her interesting use of natural fibres in her works lends them a unique quality.
She has participated at India Art Fair, 2023; the Exhibition at the Italian Consulate for the 700th Death anniversary of Dante Alighieri (2022); 1st international ceramics exhibition of Silpakorn students and International University Students (Thailand, 2021); “Bhū” – Emami Art, Ceramics Exhibition (2021). Shilpi has participated in various workshops across the country. She is a recipient of the Merit scholarship from Shilpa sadna, Visva Bharati University (2018-2019).
Shilpi Sharma lives and works from Santiniketan, West Bengal.