Neeti Kumar | XR Developer & Multidisciplinary Artist

Neeti Kumar is a multidisciplinary artist and XR developer whose practice investigates the complex relationships between humans and technology. Based in Kolkata, India, she balances her time between the physical and virtual realms, utilizing a diverse range of mediums including charcoal, paints, pens, and the Unity game engine. Neeti Kumar’s work is characterized by a deep exploration of contemporary themes such as our desensitization to emotionally charged short-form media, the addictive nature of mobile devices, and the use of technology as both an escape and a distraction. Her portfolio features a series of high-impact projects, including Flow (2025), Liminal Space (2025), and Doom Scrolling (2025), the latter of which provides a critical look at digital consumption habits. As a creative technologist, she has collaborated on projects like Untold Garden and Meadow, an XR social media platform. Neeti Kumar has established a significant presence in the international art scene, with her work showcased at prestigious venues such as the Tate Modern, Central Saint Martins, and the Saatchi Gallery during the British Art Fair. She is a recipient of numerous accolades, including the 2022 Maison/0 This Earth Award from LVMH and the 2021 Re-Imagining Human-Machine Encounters Award. Her artistic philosophy revolves around selecting the medium that best processes her ideas, whether it be an interactive VR experience or a tangible physical drawing. Through her immersive environments and traditional art, Neeti Kumar invites audiences to reflect on the transitory moments of their daily lives and the varying realms they navigate.