Sushmita Yadav (also documented as Susmita Yadav) is a contemporary Indian visual artist and printmaker based in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. A 2018–2019 Kala Sakshi Memorial Trust Awardee, she is recognized for her detailed explorations of human psychology and the complex relationship between individual emotions and societal pressures.

Her artistic practice is defined by a profound investigation into the paradox of human emotions, exploring situations where two opposing realities exist simultaneously as the fundamental truths we inhabit. Central to her philosophy is the use of ancient architectural forms as metaphors for the internal human landscape. She views architecture not merely as a functional or utility space, but as a sacred vessel where memories and experiences are forged. In her work, each structural element serves as a bridge to a specific “essence,” allowing the viewer to connect with the piece through their own subconscious history without the need for a predetermined narrative.

 Her practice continues to evolve through the medium of etching, where rigid, carved lines act as surrogates for the fluid vulnerability of memory. Through her ongoing inquiry into the built environment and the “evil faces of society,” she remains a critical practitioner dedicated to uncovering the deep, individual connections people maintain with the spaces they inhabit.