Nogaja Medha Vijaykumar
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Medha graduated with an International Baccalaureate Diploma from Overseas Family School, Singapore, in 2022 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Fine Art at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in partnership with the University of the Arts London, with graduation in 2026.
Her artistic journey began by teaching art to children at Go Bananas Art Studio and later creating community murals for Splash Academy. She has also worked in creative industries as a sales assistant at XVXII Jewellery, as a ceramic artist-in-training at Claydence Atelier (2025), and now as a social media manager and content creator for the Indian design brand Kohra Studio, while simultaneously developing her own creative practice.
Medha’s recent exhibitions include NAFA x UAL (University of the Arts London, 2025), Stories of Care (Cycle #4): Everything In Between (2024), and Echoes Echoes Echoes (2024) at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. She also presented work at the BAFA Open Studio (2023), showcased at TEDx UWCSEA (2022), and was featured in the Combined Singapore International Schools’ Visual Arts Exhibition hosted by the Australian High Commission (2021).
Beyond exhibitions, Medha has contributed to numerous community projects, including volunteering with the Children’s Cancer Foundation, Singapore Night Festival 2024, and Singapore Design Week 2024. Her work consistently reflects a commitment to bridging art and social engagement in meaningful ways. Looking ahead, she aspires to establish a multidisciplinary art studio in India, envisioning it as an inclusive space where creativity, community, and collaboration converge.
As a multidisciplinary artist, I am deeply committed to experimentation and growth. My practice ranges from realistic self-portraits to vibrant, minimalist mixed-media works that combine traditional techniques with modern tools like Procreate and Illustrator. My creations include self-made candles, upcycled sneakers, intricate home decor, and textured mixed-media pieces, using materials such as epoxy resin, candle wax, eco-resin, concrete, and fabric paint. Each piece reflects my personal experiences, identity, and desire to find beauty in the unexpected.
Beyond creating art, I aspire to establish a global art business that bridges creativity and community. Starting in India, I envision a studio and public creative space where individuals of all ages can explore their artistic potential, unwind, and express themselves through art courses and activities. This space will celebrate inclusivity and creativity, offering a sanctuary for connection and self-discovery. By blending my cultural roots with global influences, I hope to inspire others to view the world through new perspectives and celebrate the transformative power of art.
Year: 2026
Medium: Clay
Statement:
Caught in Claws is an ongoing research-led project that explores how people interact with systems of chance, choice, and value. Using familiar formats such as game-based or transactional setups, the project examines how desire, belief, and repetition influence human behaviour when engaging with handmade objects. It questions how meaning and attachment are shaped by the frameworks through which art is encountered.
This installation presents a downsized study from the larger project, focusing only on the clay objects themselves. Arranged in two straight lines, the works are removed from interactive systems to observe how viewers respond to form, texture, and material alone. This study tests whether handmade objects can hold meaning and desirability without external structures, and informs the next phase of the project, where selected forms will be developed further as fired ceramic works for the final graduate exhibition.
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