Ajay Chakradhar is a self-taught artist known for his innovative use of ground and powdered minerals. By mixing these materials with paint, oil, and adhesive, Chakradhar's work evokes a compelling interplay of desolation and vigor, disruption and beauty. Over the years, he has held numerous solo exhibitions, including at the Alice Boner Institute in Varanasi (2022), JEHANGIR ART GALLERY in Mumbai (2019), and the Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi with his exhibition "SUKMA – I am still alive" (2014). His notable shows also include "REJUVENATION OF EARTHEN COLOURS" at the India International Centre, Art Annexe, New Delhi (2007), and several others across India. His residencies include ART HEART ARTIST RESIDENCY at Chinmaya Vibhuti Mission, Lonavala (2023), and WHITESPACE ART STUDIO in Delhi (2022).
Chakradhar's distinctive approach has garnered significant media attention, with features in Hindustan Times (2013), Jansatta (2013), Marie Claire (February 2008), and Vogue (Spring Summer Collection 2008 and December 2007). His artistic achievements have been recognized with awards from the All India Fine Art & Craft Society (2006) and The Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar (2006). In 2022, he became the first Indian resident at the Alice Boner Institute in Varanasi, further cementing his influence in the contemporary art scene.