EXHIBITIONS
Pune Art Festival, Dec 2019
In 2019, Rashmi Ghosh had the privilege of showcasing her paintings at the prestigious Pune Art Festival—one of the city’s most anticipated art events and a true milestone in her artistic journey.
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The festival was a remarkable celebration of contemporary art, bringing together over 250 artists and featuring more than 4,500 artistic expressions, including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, oleographs, installations, original prints by masters, works by emerging artists, and creations from rural India as well as the Asian subcontinent.
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The event also featured live painting demonstrations and a vibrant cultural fusion of art and music, creating an inspiring atmosphere for both artists and visitors. With nearly 7,500 art enthusiasts attending, the festival transformed the expansive grounds of Pandit Farms into a dynamic space of creativity, appreciation, and artistic exchange.
Solo show at the Monalisa Kalagram, June 2024 titled “Mapping Stepwells: A Visual Narrative”
Mixed media works and photographs by Rashmi Ghosh
Curated by Nalini S Malaviya
Rashmi Ghosh’s mixed media paintings, drawings, and photographs, accompanied by detailed textual narratives, presented her extensive research and documentation project on the stepwells of India. Her work explored stepwells as significant architectural and cultural spaces, examining their origins, locations, functionality, structural design, ornamental details, and the cultural influences reflected in each of them.
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Her interest in stepwells began during a visit to Hampi, the UNESCO World Heritage site in Karnataka, where she encountered the Pushkaranis—magnificent stepwells built in the Vijayanagara style of architecture. Their ornate pillars, geometric precision, and monumental stone steps descending into water reservoirs deeply inspired her and became the foundation of her artistic practice.
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Through archival research, historical records, and conversations with experts, Ghosh developed a profound visual documentation of stepwells across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Her field visits mapped their structural forms, geometric patterns, construction periods, and the regional cultural influences visible in their design. She also documented their present condition and preserved oral histories, traditions, and folklore shared by local communities.
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These narratives were reflected in her artworks through symbolic and archetypal elements such as deities, apsaras, mythical creatures, decorative motifs, and intricate carvings associated with each era. Through this layered approach, Rashmi Ghosh’s work transformed stepwells into living cultural archives, connecting architecture, history, memory, and visual storytelling.
Solo show at the Raja Ravi Verma Art Gallery, August, 2024
Rashmi Ghosh’s mixed media works employed jute fibres and organic materials to highlight the geometrical precision and structural beauty of India’s stepwells within their natural habitat, adding texture and depth to her paintings on canvas. Her series of charcoal drawings was based on architectural sections that captured the iconography and cultural motifs found in carvings and relief work on walls, pillars, columns, and arches across various stepwells.
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These black-and-white illustrations reflected the diverse influences of Hindu and Islamic architecture and their coexistence, shaped by the region and historical period in which the water structures were built. Her photographs offered glimpses of these architectural marvels across multiple locations, while the accompanying video featured aerial footage of lesser-known stepwells in and around Pune.
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This exhibition marked Ghosh’s transition from academia into visual arts, where she combined her strengths in critical research and documentation with a multidisciplinary artistic approach. By presenting her extensive study in a visual format, she transformed historical and architectural research into a compelling artistic narrative.
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Water conservation formed a significant subtext throughout the project, highlighting the ancient wisdom and sustainable strategies embedded in the design of stepwells. By documenting their present condition, the exhibition also drew attention to neglected stepwells in need of restoration. In the context of today’s widespread water crises, the project emphasized the urgent relevance of preserving these historic water systems and rethinking contemporary approaches to water conservation.
Haat for Art, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, March 2025
In April 2025, Rashmi Ghosh exhibited her paintings at The Haat of Art (THOA), held at the World Trade Center in Cuffe Parade from 18th to 20th April. Recognized as one of South Mumbai’s most vibrant art events during the Easter week, the exhibition brought together diverse forms of artistic expression from across the country under one roof.
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A brainchild of Vindu Dara Singh and Jyoti Yadav, THOA had evolved from a local exhibition into a celebrated platform promoting cultural exchange and artistic innovation on both national and international levels.
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During the event, Rashmi Ghosh was honored with an award presented by Bollywood personality Vindu Dara Singh, a moment that marked a significant milestone in her artistic journey. Esteemed personalities such as Deepak Parashar and Rajendra Kale were also present, along with builders, architects, and interior designers who showed keen interest in her work.
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The exhibition attracted thousands of visitors, and Ghosh was especially moved by the support of friends, art lovers, gallery owners, and fellow artists who visited her showcase. Her textured works and her unique thematic exploration of stepwell received heartfelt appreciation, with many praising the purpose-driven nature of her art, its mindfulness, and the originality of her visual language.
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The meaningful conversations, recognition, and encouragement she received during the event became lasting memories from this remarkable experience. For Rashmi Ghosh, it was a joyful and fulfilling moment to see her art resonate with so many people, reinforcing her commitment to creating art with both beauty and purpose.
Eleganz, a group exhibition curated by Ajay Chandak at the Raja Ravi Verma Art Gallery
A group exhibition was held in Pune in May 2023. Rashmi Ghosh participated with various artists from Pune and Maharashtra including renowned artist Milind Mullick.
Vibrant color of History, Taj Art Gallery, October 2022
A group show curated by Spandan and featured Rashmi Ghosh’s artworks from the Nostalgia Rajasthan series and Suddhi Vinayaka.
India Art Architecture and Design Biennale, December 2023
On 8th December 2023, the India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale commenced at the Red Fort and continued until 31st March 2024. As the flagship cultural initiative of the Ministry of Culture, the Biennale was envisioned as a global platform to revitalize the creative industries and strengthen cultural exchange through art, architecture, and design.
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Rashmi Ghosh was honored to have four of her paintings selected for this prestigious event. Her works from the series Descent into India’s Incredible Stepwells—titled Sarpakar, Nanda I, Saumya, and Astabhuja—were showcased as part of the pavilion Sampravah, curated by Vikramjit Singh Rooprai. The artworks were displayed in the A2 building near the Delhi Gate inside the Red Fort.
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The Biennale was inaugurated by Narendra Modi on 8th December 2023, adding further significance to the occasion. Dr. Abira Bhattacharya played an important role in helping Rashmi Ghosh transport her paintings to the venue.
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The presentation of her works was thoughtfully designed, with the paintings mounted against a deep blue wall and a bench placed opposite to allow viewers to fully engage with them. The setting enhanced the visual impact of the artworks, particularly highlighting their textures and themes. Even the CISF personnel guarding the gallery space showed special interest in her painting of the Red Fort Baoli, making the experience even more memorable.
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For Rashmi Ghosh, being part of such a prestigious national platform was both an honor and a defining moment in her artistic journey, reaffirming her commitment to preserving India’s architectural and cultural heritage through art.
Felicitation by the Punekar News and Punit Balan Group, September 2024
Rashmi Ghosh was filled with immense joy when she received the news that she would be felicitated at the Vibrant Pune 2024 Awards Ceremony on 24th September 2024.
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This meaningful initiative, organized by Punekar News and the Punit Balan Group, was established to recognize the efforts of forest conservationists, emerging eco-warriors, rescuers of stray and injured animals, and individuals contributing significantly to environmental and social causes.
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Rashmi Ghosh was felicitated for her work on the Stepwells of India, a project that combined artistic expression with research, heritage documentation, and awareness around water conservation and the restoration of historic stepwells. She received the honour from Amitesh Kumar, the Police Commissioner of Pune, whose recognition made the occasion even more special and memorable.
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The evening was both inspiring and rewarding, offering her the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who shared a commitment to conservation, sustainability, and meaningful social impact.
