Welcome to my world!
I live by the mantras of Love and Gratitude. My work is always around this. I work pro bono for select organisations and also, donate from my corporate earnings.
Education
I studied at Vasant Valley School, New Delhi. After secondary school, I chose to be home schooled. I have acquired the following certifications -
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Certified Graphic Designer, Bangalore (January 2023 - December 2025)
Certified by an international online organisation - Prakramika Vocational Insititute.
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Certified web designer on WIX (2024). Certified by Know Disability.​
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Trainee Photographer, Bangalore (2017 – to date)
Certified Smartphone short film maker, New Delhi (July-August 2019)
Certified by Films and Television Institute of India, Pune. Final film can be seen - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbMJRoHB03v23QYgSFH5_w. Presented films at Mumbai International Film Festival, 2020.
Certified Website Coder, Bangalore (June 2018- April 2019)
Certified by Arena Multimedia, Bangalore. Final design and coding seen at http://www.g3frozenmoments.com.
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Certified Computer courses, Bangalore (July 2017- February 2015)
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Awards & Nominations:
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Received the prestigious National Award as Shreshth Divyang (outstanding intellectually challenged adult) for photography, painting and self advocacy work. Received this award from the Hon'ble President of India on December 3, 2025. Click to see
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Invited to IIS 2025 to make a presentation about my life from being pitied to receiving the National Award. Click to see
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Photograph selected in top 5 finalists at Down Syndrome Association, UK in 2024 and 2025. 1 photograph selected by Christie's House, London for marketing and display at exhibition (2024 - 25)
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Photograph in the top finalists at Global Ability Photography Challenge, 2025. Displayed at the UNESCO premises, New Delhi
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Grantee of the Hyundai Motor Foundation 'Art For Hope' program 2024-25.
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Winning global photography competitions. Special Jury mention at the TYPA and UNICEF competition 2024. Photographs exhibited at Museum of Art and Photography (MAP), Bangalore (April 2024), the State Art Gallery, Hyderabad (November 2023) and National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi (August 2022). 2 photographs also selected by Bangalore International Airport Ltd for permanent display at T2 Arrivals.
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Art selected for showcasing in multiple exhibitions at the Nehru Centre, London; Buildmode, Dubai; National Museum, New Delhi; Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad; Chitra Kala Parishad, Bangalore and the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, Arpana Caur Gallery, New Delhi, STIR Gallery, New Delhi.
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Earning regular royalties on products sold with my art incorporated on them, by a corporate. https://artytude.in/pages/gayatri-gupta
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Member of the Steering Committee of an international organization working with neurodiverse persons. https://ioneurodiversity.org/
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Selected as one amongst 9 artists across India by the India Inclusion Foundation in 2022. Also selected for the Art-Beat event. https://youtu.be/DVSdQvVIzqs
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Awarded the title of ‘Ms. Best Personality’ at a ramp walk organized by Mansha Foundation (September 2023).
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Trained self-advocate in social as well as corporate sectors. Conduct my branded "Mindless Art workshops" and spread awareness about Down Syndrome.
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Photographer of 50 images in a book published and selling online. https://amzn.in/d/ajZirFJ
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