Tinkal Khatri (b. 2001, Jaipur) is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Drawing on a rich
array of materials and techniques—including woodblock printing, papier-mâché, natural dyeing, and traditional textiles like muslin and
cotton calicoes—Khatri weaves together elements of flora, fauna, architecture, and cosmic history. Her work reflects a deep engagement
with Jaipur’s evolving cultural landscape while charting her journey of self-discovery through art. Inspired by artists like Mrinalini
Mukherjee and Anish Kapoor, Mrinalini’s material exploration and semi-abstract giant textile sculptures, while Anish Kapoor’s
reinterpretation of ‘contradictions’ taken from Freudian philosophy and how he amalgamates that idea with the colour, red. The word
‘Contradictions’ plays a crucial role in Khatri’s artistic practice. She juxtaposes contrasting elements by using dyeing techniques to convey
fragility and fluidity while simultaneously employing materials and techniques such as paper mâché and block printing to illustrate rigidity.
She frequently employs the shape of an egg, which symbolizes a duality: it appears rigid on the outside while being fragile and fluid on the
inside. Additionally, she explores the contrasting qualities of cotton canvas fabric. Although the material looks delicate, its strength is
evident when touched.
Inspired by Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens, Khatri explores the concept of origins—of nature, cities, and craftsmanship—through her creative
lens. Her recent works reimagine Jaipur’s historical dyeing and block-printing traditions, incorporating sustainable, plant-based pigments
like madder and indigo. By revisiting these time-honored methods, Khatri not only celebrates the city’s artistic heritage but also addresses
the ecological concerns of modern industrialization. Through her multidisciplinary approach, Khatri creates works that honor tradition
while offering fresh perspectives on sustainability, identity, and the interconnectedness of nature and culture.
Her recent solo exhibition, Look How I Am Morphing Under the Sun, was featured during Jaipur Art Week 4.0 at Albert Hall Museum,
supported by the Public Arts Trust of India. She is also set to exhibit in the Nature Art Cube Exhibition at the Nature Art Biennale, Gwangju,
South Korea (September 2025).