Aarti Bhalekar
1998 · Regno Unito · City of London
"Aarti is interested in creating experiences that invite audiences to look at familiar issues from new perspectives. Her recent work explores subjects including the housing crisis and the impact of climate change on species and ecosystems.Aarti is passionate about using creativity to support communities and encourage conversation. In an increasingly screen-saturated world, she believes digital and immersive media can do more than capture attention , they can bring stories to life, create emotional connections, and encourage people to engage with the world around them."
Based in London, Aarti is a multidisciplinary artist and designer working across art, technology, and storytelling. Her practice spans virtual and augmented reality, film, illustration, motion branding, and immersive experiences. She is interested in exploring ecology, social issues, human connection, and the ways emerging technologies can transform how stories are experienced and understood. Drawing from her background in visual communication and motion design, Aarti combines research, narrative, and playful visual languages to create accessible and engaging experiences that encourage audiences to look at familiar subjects from new perspectives. She holds an MA in Digital Direction from the Royal College of Art and has worked across advertising, branding, and digital media, collaborating with brands including Amazon Prime, Royal Enfield, and Nickelodeon. Her work has been showcased at Saatchi Gallery, Outernet, London Breeze Film Festival, and Aesthetica Film Festival, among others.
