Painting of a woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing a red blouse with yellow dots and a white sari, sitting with hands on her lap, with a dark background and a faint, smiling face or figure in the sky behind her.

About

Ajita Roy is a contemporary painter based in Espoo, Finland. Born in 1982, she spent her formative years in Chhattisgarh, India. Her art embodies the colors and themes of the Indian hinterland. She brings a contemporary perspective rooted in historical art, mythology, and folklore, layered with influences from Indian and Japanese figurative art.

Her work is shaped by memories of her rural childhood, as well as by Hindi music and films. She uses Indian colors and motifs to explore society, culture, and the peace she has found in her new home.

Ajita’s paintings connect two worlds: the lively spirit of India and the quiet of Finland. Her art does not fit into one category. Instead, it shares honest and relatable stories. She thoughtfully mixes her past and present, encouraging viewers to find meaning in change and to see beauty in imperfection.

B 1982, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. India
BFA Printmaking . IKSVV India
MA Computer Games Art . Teesside University. UK

Email: studio@ajitaroy.com