Avani Bakaya, born in 1995, is an upcoming artist with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from the College of Art, Delhi. Graduating in 2017, she was awarded a first prize in her final year. Sponsored by the Raza Foundation, she debuted her first solo exhibition in October 2021 to commemorate 100 years of Raza. Based in Delhi, Avani is currently under the mentorship of renowned artist, Mr. Rameshwar Broota.

Avani has earned numerous accolades, including the Curators Art Grant in 2023. Her work has been featured at eminent national exhibitions and she has been a finalist in VAMA (2024), Lalit Kala Akademi, 63rd National exhibition (2023), CIMA Art Awards (2022), AIFACS (93rd & 94th), and Birla Academy of Art and Culture (55th). She has also been showcased in group exhibitions at various prestigious galleries, including Shridharani - Triveni Kala Sangam, Bikaner House, Visual Art Gallery IHC, Surrendra Paul Gallery, Young Collectors Weekend - Cultivate Global & Teesta Bhandare and Art for Change & Greenly Art Space – California.