Meet the Artist (MTA) is a permanent in-house program of JDCA, where invited artists, craft persons or scholars through their illustrated presentations create an appreciation of all forms of visual art. 

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Since 2001, such MTAs have taken place on the second Saturday of every month. 

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290 Meet the Artist 

Gayatre Hota,

Architect

at  6:00 pm, Saturday, 

09 May 2026

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​About the Artist and the Talk

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Architect Gayatree Hota is a senior architect with over 30 years of professional experience in the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Government of India. A 1995 B. Arch. graduate, she has contributed to shaping public infrastructure across India through her expertise in planning, design, and execution. Throughout her career, she has been associated with the development of major institutional campuses in Odisha, including the Central University of Odisha, Central Sanskrit University, Fakir Mohan University, IGNOU, and Kendriya Vidyalayas. In the healthcare sector, Architect Hota has made extensive contributions to the design and development of hospitals under ESIC, paramilitary healthcare systems, and premier institutions such as AIIMS. She has also delivered specialised infrastructure for paramilitary forces, including the CRPF and BSF, as well as advanced research labs for the ICAR and ICMR. Her diverse portfolio further includes central government residential projects, roads, and bridges. In the MTA she will discuss her professional interest, "Beautification of Public Infrastructures." Her approach focuses on enhancing the aesthetics of public buildings by integrating cultural context and environmental sensitivity. Architect Hota remains committed to creating sustainable environments that significantly advance public architecture in India.

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