XYZ Artist in residence
Kirti Virmani

Kirti is an Indian multi-disciplinary artist based in London who works in printmaking, photography, and ceramic sculpture.
Influenced by her mother’s challenge to patriarchal norms, her art investigates nature, spirituality, and gender, aiming to offer a contemplative experience.
Deeply connected to natural elements, she engages directly with materials, involving all her senses.
This physicality is evident in her printmaking and ceramics, where she explores natural landscapes, minimalist architectural forms, and symbolic elements.
The circle, symbolizing time, seasons, philosophy, and the universe, captivates me and serves as a central motif in her recent exploration of semiology, iconography, and spirituality.
Her evolving practice towards minimalism is reflected in the current work, where simple, meditative forms foster serene, contemplative experiences that encourage viewers to pause and reflect.
A recent strand of research within her practice, takes a starting point from ancient Indian knowledge, examining how art historically represents culture and its contemporary relevance, especially under patriarchal influences.
Through an interplay of mediums and forms, she creates a dialogue between pieces, inviting contemplation of interconnected ideas and energies.