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Sangeeta Abhay
is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores Buddhist philosophy through paintings and sculptures using gold leaf, oil, resin, and eco-friendly materials.
She received the 12th Florence Biennale 2019 award for her anamorphic Buddha sculpture "Peace Warrior" and was featured as the sole Indian artist in the BBC documentary "Civilisation." Her work has received praise from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Padma Bhushan Gulzar wrote couplets for five of her artworks.
She has held solo exhibitions in India, Indonesia, and the US, and is the only Indian artist whose painting was selected by FICAC, the World Federation of Consuls, for auction at the Pera Museum in Istanbul, Turkey.
is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores Buddhist philosophy through paintings and sculptures using gold leaf, oil, resin, and eco-friendly materials.
She received the 12th Florence Biennale 2019 award for her anamorphic Buddha sculpture "Peace Warrior" and was featured as the sole Indian artist in the BBC documentary "Civilisation." Her work has received praise from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Padma Bhushan Gulzar wrote couplets for five of her artworks.
She has held solo exhibitions in India, Indonesia, and the US, and is the only Indian artist whose painting was selected by FICAC, the World Federation of Consuls, for auction at the Pera Museum in Istanbul, Turkey.
Sangeeta Abhay
Bangalore | Multidisciplinary Artist
Journey
Sangeeta was born in Buldana, Maharashtra, near the Ajanta caves. The region's artistic heritage and Buddhist legacy deeply influenced her sensibilities.
She graduated at the top of her class from Government College of Art, Aurangabad, earning a Fellowship. Later, she worked for 14 years in advertising at McCann Worldgroup.
Despite a thriving career, her passion for spreading the wisdom of Lord Buddha remained strong. She eventually left advertising to pursue art full-time, creating her exceptional Buddha collection.
Her first solo show was held in Bangalore in 2008. Since then, she has participated in group shows and organized solo exhibitions across the US, Indonesia, and India. In 2019, she was invited to the Florence Biennale XII, where her anamorphic sculpture merging science and art received global recognition.
Style
Sangeeta's work explores the life and teachings of Lord Buddha, with particular fascination for the Bodhi Tree. She employs complex techniques and meticulous detailing that result in surprising visual simplicity, reminiscent of Buddha himself.
She extensively uses gold leaf in her oil paintings and sculptures, and works with diverse materials including resin and discarded keyboards. Recent works incorporate eco-friendly materials like paper mâché from children's notebooks and methi seeds as glue.
She wraps her Buddha sculptures with positive news articles from newspapers, conveying that no circumstance is beyond redemption. Just as good news surrounds the Buddha, she believes our lives can be infused with peace and tranquility.
Lara Lakshmi Collections
Journey and Exile, 2025
Sangeeta Abhay’s sari ‘Soul Passage’ traces Siddhartha's transformation into Buddha, a conscious journey from luxury toward self-realization.
Journey
Sangeeta was born in Buldana, Maharashtra, near the Ajanta caves. The region's artistic heritage and Buddhist legacy deeply influenced her sensibilities.
She graduated at the top of her class from Government College of Art, Aurangabad, earning a Fellowship. Later, she worked for 14 years in advertising at McCann Worldgroup.
Despite a thriving career, her passion for spreading the wisdom of Lord Buddha remained strong. She eventually left advertising to pursue art full-time, creating her exceptional Buddha collection.
Her first solo show was held in Bangalore in 2008. Since then, she has participated in group shows and organized solo exhibitions across the US, Indonesia, and India. In 2019, she was invited to the Florence Biennale XII, where her anamorphic sculpture merging science and art received global recognition.
Sangeeta Abhay
Bangalore | Multidisciplinary Artist
Style
Sangeeta's work explores the life and teachings of Lord Buddha, with particular fascination for the Bodhi Tree. She employs complex techniques and meticulous detailing that result in surprising visual simplicity, reminiscent of Buddha himself.
She extensively uses gold leaf in her oil paintings and sculptures, and works with diverse materials including resin and discarded keyboards. Recent works incorporate eco-friendly materials like paper mâché from children's notebooks and methi seeds as glue.
She wraps her Buddha sculptures with positive news articles from newspapers, conveying that no circumstance is beyond redemption. Just as good news surrounds the Buddha, she believes our lives can be infused with peace and tranquility.
Lara Lakshmi Collections
