Beg Borrow Steal Studio Presents: Niki Hingad — 'La Belle Homme (The Beautiful Man)'
Niki Hingad is a Mumbai-based contemporary artist who believes art is more than something beautiful to look at—it is a way to understand emotions, heal, and connect with oneself. She studied Fine Arts in Jamshedpur, India, from 1988 to 1993 and later became known for her emotionally and spiritually inspired artworks. Along with being an artist, she is also a pranic healer and believes that both art and healing help people go on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace.
Beyond painting, Niki Hingad has also worked towards giving back to society through the Niki Hingad Art Foundation, where she promotes “Art without Boundaries” by conducting workshops and creative programs for children, senior citizens, and specially abled individuals. She also founded Thetapegaasi, a wellness initiative focused on emotional and holistic healing through natural methods and essential oils. According to Hingad, art, healing, and social impact are all deeply connected in her life, making her work meaningful not only as artistic expression but also as a way of helping people emotionally and spiritually.
One of her recognized works, La Belle Homme (The Beautiful Man), was exhibited in London in 2010 and received recognition from the Art Society of India. According to the artist, the painting represents a journey of self-exploration and reflects her own inner identity, giving the artwork both emotional depth and artistic significance for collectors and art enthusiasts.
- Three human-like figures, all appearing emotionally quiet or inward-looking. The faces are abstract and not fully detailed, which often means the artist wants to show emotion or identity rather than a specific person.
- The figures look still and emotionally distant, which may suggest inner thoughts, emotional states, or self-discovery.
- The soft earthy colors and unfinished forms create a feeling of vulnerability and introspection.
The painting appears to explore identity, emotional connection, and the many layers of the self. Through symbolic human forms and quiet expressions, the artwork reflects an inward journey of self-understanding, healing, and emotional awareness.
- Three seated figures side by side → may symbolize companionship, shared emotions, or different aspects of one’s inner self.
- The flower in the central figure’s hair → could represent healing, sensitivity, growth, or emotional awakening.
- Objects held in the hands → may symbolize memory, offering, personal identity, or emotional weight.
This painting appears to explore identity, human connection, and emotional stillness through three symbolic human figures. Instead of realistic portraits, the abstract faces and unfinished body forms suggest that the artist is expressing emotions and inner experiences rather than individual people.
- Three figures sitting closely together → may represent connection, relationships, or different emotional sides of oneself.
- The flower in the central figure’s hair → could symbolize growth, healing, beauty, or inner peace.
- The fruit/object in one figure’s hand → may represent life, choices, self-awareness, or emotional offering.
- Soft unfinished faces and body forms → create a feeling of vulnerability and introspection.
