India Hines is a self-taught artist born in Denver, Colorado, and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their work is rooted in intuition, spirituality, and the subconscious, treating art as a transformative experience rather than purely an aesthetic object.

Working across ink, gouache, watercolor, oil, and mural, India creates figurative forms and organic shapes that feel both dreamlike and ancestral. Their process is deeply meditative and often begins without a fixed plan, allowing emotion, memory, and spiritual guidance to lead the work. Through this intuitive approach, their art explores balance, lineage, and the unseen forces that shape identity.

India’s practice is informed by their African American and Melanesian heritage, honoring ancestry, myth, and the human spirit. Themes of resilience, intimacy, and personal transformation move quietly through their work, inviting viewers to feel held, grounded, and curious.

India is a Long-Term Artist in Residence with the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi). Their work has been exhibited at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields and the Indiana State Museum. In addition to their individual practice, India values community-centered projects and believes in art’s power to foster connection in an increasingly digital world.