Vinatha Reddy is an Indian-born British artist based in London. Immersed in two cultures, her bicultural identity profoundly influences her artistic voice—seen in her choice of color, textured layering, and emotionally resonant compositions. Working with acrylics and mixed media, she uses techniques such as impasto and sgraffito to create richly layered surfaces that invite introspection and connection.

Outside of art, Vinatha is a practicing physician with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and a Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP). Her work in medicine involves converging diverse information into a single diagnosis. In contrast, her painting process begins with a central point and radiates outward, led by instinct and imagination. This creative reversal provides a vital release from the high demands of her medical career, offering her a space of emotional exploration and personal freedom.

Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition (2022), Agora Gallery in New York City, Galleria De’ Marchi in Bologna, and numerous art fairs in London. In 2024, she launched a wearable art collection in Japan in collaboration with Empório Aragão, merging fashion and fine art. She will next showcase her work on the Haute Couture Boat during New York Fashion Week in September 2025.Vinatha’s artwork has been collected by art lovers across Europe, Asia, and North America.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vinatha donated 57 of her paintings to raise funds for a London-based charity, reflecting her ongoing commitment to community and care through both her vocations.

Artist Statement

I draw inspiration from the beauty of our extraordinary planet—its flora, fauna, and the vibrant colors and forms found in the natural world. My work reflects the complexity of my bicultural identity, shaped by my upbringing in South India and life in the UK, and enriched by my experiences as a world traveler, physician, and woman.

From sacred rituals by the Ganges to a rose garden in bloom, a muggy winter afternoon, or the wild dance of flames, I find equal wonder in diverse moments. Using acrylics and mixed media, I let these experiences and emotions—passion, gratitude, love, and sorrow—flow intuitively onto the canvas, inviting viewers to pause, feel, and find their own connection.

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“The only thing for certain

Is nothing is for sure

Who knows about tomorrow

And what the fates have in store

So be still for a moment

Look and truly see

Beauty is all around us

To make us smile and set our minds free”​

Vinatha Reddy

18th July 2021

Royal Academy of Arts

My painting “Tragedy of the Amazon” has been selected for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2022 . Painting was sold on the first preview day. 

Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest is choking our beautiful planet Earth.

Once our home is destroyed, we have no other home to go to.

My picture depicts the vibrant colours of the natural world contrasted with the bleakness of the area which we have destroyed.