An engineer and corporate consultant in a Big 4 firm, who finds her truest expression in the quiet rhythm of brushstrokes — transforming inherited traditions and personal memories into living, breathing art.
Ankita Chakrabarty is an engineer and corporate consultant with over eight years of experience in the industry, currently working with a Big 4 firm. She completed her Bachelor of Technology from KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, and was born and brought up in Guwahati, Assam, where she also completed her schooling.
Beyond her professional life, Ankita’s world has always been deeply rooted in art and culture. A trained Kathak dancer, she grew up in a family where music, dance, and creative expression were not just encouraged but celebrated. Her mother played a pivotal role in nurturing this inclination, ensuring Ankita was immersed in various art forms from a very young age — a foundation that continues to shape her creative identity today.
Ankita’s journey with visual art began in childhood, where she found joy in sketching and watercolor painting. Though the demands of corporate life created a distance from her artistic pursuits for a time, her return to painting marked a deeply personal rediscovery — a catharsis that reconnected her with herself.
A significant influence in her artistic journey has been the traditional practice of Alpana, an art form she has been creating since childhood. Every year, during Lokhi Pujo at her home, Ankita paints intricate Alpana on the floor, along with the symbolic footsteps of Maa Lakhi — a ritual that represents prosperity, abundance, and the welcoming of divine blessings. What began as a cultural tradition has evolved into a meaningful artistic expression for her.
While traditionally Alpana is created using khori maati and cotton, Ankita embraces both tradition and modernity by incorporating acrylics and brushes into her work — allowing her to reinterpret age-old practices through a contemporary lens.
Today, Ankita’s art is not just a hobby but a reflection of her heritage, emotions, and identity — a space where her structured corporate world gently dissolves into fluid creativity.