Mumbai, India.

A practice rooted in paper, nature and quiet observation.

PAPER MEMOIRS by Ishita Chowdhary

ARTIST STATEMENT

“I believe paper speaks a language of its own. Each collection is driven by an inner dialogue and is an expression of my thoughts and emotions. For me, creating art gives me an opportunity to connect with myself, to voice an opinion, to share an idea, to learn from others, thereby providing an avenue for more meaningful and engaging conversations. I also often reflect about the interconnectedness of nature and life, and I absolutely love to weave such stories with pieces of paper and bring them to life!”

Ishita Chowdhary | Mumbai, India.

MY STUDIO PRACTICE

combines hand-cut paper with watercolours, waterproof inks, photo inks, thread, leaves, seeds and found natural materials. Every collection begins with observation and evolves slowly through experimentation.

ARTIST BIO

Paper Artist Mumbai, India | Since 2016

  • { 2025 } IAF, Mumbai: The Koi Collection

    { 2025 } Pradashak, Mumbai: The Koi Collection

    { 2025 } Tresorie, Mumbai: EarthSong Collection

    { 2024 } IAF, Mumbai: EarthSong Collection

    { 2024 } Nirlon Knowledge Park, Mumbai: Parikrama

    { 2023 } The Art Fair, Mumbai: Parikrama

    { 2022 } FOIAD10, Jio World Drive, Mumbai: Living on the Edge

    { 2019 } IAF, Mumbai: The Adventure Memoirs

    { 2018 } International Fair Kulturpark, Izmir, Turkey: The Journey Within

    { 2018 } The Artist Centre, Mumbai: The Journey Within

    { 2017 } Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai: The Skyline Collection

    {2017 } Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai: The Journey Within

    { 2017 } Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai: The Elixir of Life

    { 2016 } Coomaraswamy Hall, Mumbai

    { 2016 } Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai: The Biosphere Collection

  • { 2026 } Lungta, The Wind Horse: Mumbai

    { 2025 } The 12 Literacies: Stellar World School, Goregaon, Mumbai

    { 2025 } Feminism: Mumbai

    { 2024 } The Mudra Collection: Mumbai

    { 2023 } Radha Krishna, Pichwai: Mumbai

    { 2022-2023 } The 12 Literacies: Stellar World School, Bandra & Andheri

    { 2021 } The Wee Forest Folk: Mumbai

    { 2019 } The Wall of Virtue: 2Point2Capital, Mumbai

    { 2018 } Pezzo D’Arte: Zoya Jewels, Mumbai

  • Etsy

    MIT Institute of Design

    Karnavati University

“Paper speaks a language of its own.”

THE LITTLE ELFINS

began as a way of transforming memories into handcrafted paper keepsakes. Over time, that practice evolved into creating layered paper artworks inspired by nature, emotion and storytelling.

Whether you’re looking for a commissioned artwork, a collector piece, or would simply like to start a conversation, I’d love to hear from you.

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Let’s create something meaningful together!