PRIYANKA AELAY

Paentio is proud to present the evocative and visually rich works of Priyanka Aelay, a Hyderabad-based contemporary artist whose practice bridges traditional Indian miniature art and modern expressionism. Priyanka’s art is a compelling exploration of nature, identity, and memory, often rendered through intricate depictions of flora, fauna, and fantastical forms in acrylic on canvas.

What sets Priyanka’s work apart is her ability to weave deep cultural narratives with minimalist elegance, creating compositions that are at once rooted in heritage and strikingly contemporary. Her use of meticulous detailing and bold composition techniques results in artworks that are not only aesthetically powerful but also emotionally resonant—making them highly collectible for connoisseurs and emerging collectors alike.
 

With a Doctorate in Cultural Studies from The English and Foreign Languages University and a Master’s in Painting from Hyderabad Central University, Priyanka brings both academic rigor and artistic intuition to her practice. Her works invite viewers into a delicate yet vivid world of visual storytelling, where the boundaries between the real and the imagined blur.

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Her current series continues to draw on the philosophies of Indian miniature traditions, transforming them into contemporary visual lexicons that speak to today’s audiences. These pieces embody a sense of transience and transformation, making each artwork a layered, living narrative.
 

Priyanka’s works have been showcased in renowned exhibitions in India and internationally, and she has participated in prestigious artist residencies, including the Bordeaux Metropolis-Kalakriti collaboration in France and the A4all residency at Sanskriti Kendra, New Delhi.
 

At Paentio, we believe Priyanka’s art holds a timeless appeal—ideal for both private collections and curated spaces that value heritage-inspired innovation, artisanal precision, and emerging voices in contemporary Indian art.