Pushpamala N.
A Life Sculpted in Multiple Realities
Pushpamala N., born in Bangalore, India, in 1956, is a pivotal figure in contemporary Indian art—an artist who has consistently challenged conventions and redefined the boundaries of artistic expression. Her journey began with a grounding in diverse academic pursuits – economics, English, and psychology from Bangalore University in 1977 – a foundation that perhaps subtly informs the socio-political
undercurrents often present in her work. It was under the guidance of Indian artist Balan Nambiar that her initial artistic inclinations were nurtured, setting the stage for formal training as a sculptor at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. This period proved formative, with Pushpamala completing both her Bachelor’s in 1982 and Master’s degree in 1985. The influence of artists like Raghav Kaneria, Bhup…
