Radhey Shyam is a distinguished artist with over 25 years of experience, based in New Delhi, India. His work primarily explores the human figure, particularly the female form, set against textured backgrounds. Through his art, he seeks to capture beauty, emotion and the intricate dynamics of human relationships. He believes that the true essence of painting lies in an artist’s journey—one defined by continuous innovation, experimentation with diverse mediums and the ability to create meaningful compositions. With a distinctive aesthetic and thematic focus on human connections, his work—shaped by personal experiences and challenges—evokes a sense of peace, harmony, tranquility and contentment. His preferred mediums include oil, acrylic, oil pastel, and charcoal. Radhey Shyam holds a B.F.A. in Applied Art from Shilpa Bharti Institute of Fine Arts & Craft, Delhi (Rajasthan School of Art, Jaipur), and an M.F.A. and M.Phil. in Applied Art (Visualization) from Lalit Kala Sansthan, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Beyond his artistic practice, he is also an educator, researcher, and curator. With an impressive portfolio, he has curated and exhibited in prestigious shows worldwide. He has held two solo exhibitions and participated in nearly 70 group exhibitions across India and abroad. Additionally, he has been actively involved in numerous national and international art camps, workshops, art festivals, and kala melas. Notably, he took part in the contemporary art biennales in Salerno, Italy, in 2014 and 2016. Among his accolades are the Rashtriya Abheudya Samman (2007) and the International Rajat Samman (2023), awarded by Kalavrat Nyas, Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh, India). His works are part of esteemed collections, including the President’s House of India, Lalit Kala Academy Regional Center in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Liwa Art Hub in the UAE, and various private and public collections in India and abroad. Radhey Shyam currently resides in Jaipur, Rajasthan.