Yashica Dhabre (born 1996, Maharashtra, India) is a visual artist whose practice bridges figurative and abstract exploration. Dhabre holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Mumbai (2015).

 

In 2021, Dhabre's work was featured in a prominent exhibition at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai. For the past three years, she has established herself as a Mumbai-based artist, fostering a distinct voice within the realm of portraiture and conceptual art.

 

Dhabre's artistic foundation is strong, evidenced by her studies in visual composition and contemporary art theory at Triveni Kala Sangam in Delhi under the esteemed artist Rameshwar Broota. Furthermore, she honed her sculptural skills under the mentorship of Mumbai-based artist Valay Shende.

 

Currently, Dhabre is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. A confluence of art historical themes and a scientific perspective on the natural world deeply informs Yashica Dhabre's artistic understanding. This manifests in her intensive material investigation. Recurrent subjects in Dhabre's work include the visual representation of the human form and the impact of human actions. Her work is driven by the study and understanding of formal art processes and decision-making, with the objective of creating an inquisitive avenue for direct and indirect interaction within each piece.

Dhabre’s interests lie in inventing and engaging with art objects in intimate relation to space, medium, and time-sensitive projects.