Ajita Roy is a contemporary Indian artist whose figurative work focuses on memory, cultural identity, and transformation. Born in Chhattisgarh and now based in Finland, she fuses the vibrant textures of her Indian heritage with the tranquil influences of Nordic life to create portraits rich in emotion and storytelling.

Ajita began painting five years ago, motivated by nostalgia for her homeland and the serenity of Finland. Seeking to capture the Indian art she felt was absent, her work draws from rural childhood memories, Hindi music, and cinema. Her use of Indian colors and motifs reflects on society, culture, and the peace she finds in her new environment. Living with health challenges and a distinct sense of humor, her experiences intensify her focus and process, bringing immediacy and a vivid sense of presence to her art.

Ajita’s paintings bridge two distinct yet connected worlds: India’s intensity and Finland’s calm. Rather than fitting into categories, her visual stories center on the experience of navigating change, longing, and growth. Each brushstroke joins her past and present, inviting viewers to connect with their own transitions.