The Artists Behind the Calendar
Rajashree Dangat
Low Vision (60% Blindness)
After losing vision in one eye due to glaucoma, Rajashree continued her education and later turned to art as a new form of expression. Introduced to painting through workshops, she now builds her artistic practice with quiet determination and resilience.
Krishna P Chauhan
75% Partial Vision Loss & Intellectual Disability
Living with intellectual disability and partial vision loss, Krishna found his voice through art during training at the Blind Academy Here, he began developing as a professional artist—earning through his work and building independence, confidence, and dignity through consistent creative practice.
Santosh Bande
Blindness (100%)
Santosh lost his eyesight completely after a bike accident in 2021. Through rehabilitation and art training at the Blind Academy, he found renewed purpose. Today, he continues to grow as an artist while earning through his work—transforming loss into direction and self-reliance.
Asma Shaikh
100% Blind Since Birth
Blind since birth, Asma learned early to navigate life through skill and discipline. At the Blind Academy, she discovered drawing and advanced thread-based art, creating intricate works through crochet and tactile techniques. Her journey reflects how the right support can unlock confidence, joy, and artistic potential.
Rajashree Dangat
Low Vision (60% Blindness)
After losing vision in one eye due to glaucoma, Rajashree continued her education and later turned to art as a new form of expression. Introduced to painting through workshops, she now builds her artistic practice with quiet determination and resilience.
Krishna P Chauhan
75% Partial Vision Loss & Intellectual Disability
Living with intellectual disability and partial vision loss, Krishna found his voice through art during training at the Blind Academy Here, he began developing as a professional artist—earning through his work and building independence, confidence, and dignity through consistent creative practice.
Santosh Bande
Blindness (100%)
Santosh lost his eyesight completely after a bike accident in 2021. Through rehabilitation and art training at the Blind Academy, he found renewed purpose. Today, he continues to grow as an artist while earning through his work—transforming loss into direction and self-reliance.
Asma Shaikh
100% Blind Since Birth
Blind since birth, Asma learned early to navigate life through skill and discipline. At the Blind Academy, she discovered drawing and advanced thread-based art, creating intricate works through crochet and tactile techniques. Her journey reflects how the right support can unlock confidence, joy, and artistic potential.
This calendar brings together the voices and visions of artists trained at The Blind Academy.