From Betul to Dubai: Sarla Tated's inspirational life in art and service

The grand halls of the Dubai World Trade Center sparkled and radiated with creativity and cultural brilliance during World Art Dubai 2025 (Apr. 17-20).

- Muhammad Yusuf

One of the region's prestigious and most attended art exhibitions, among over 10,000 artworks and over 400 artists representing 60 plus countries, was Sarla Tated from India. She is a 69-year-old artist and humanitarian hailing from Betul, Madhya Pradesh. Her participation in the art fair was not only a proud moment for her - she has overcome health issues which might have laid low less strong individuals - but also for the Indian art community. Her life in art and service has been a voyage rooted not only in artistry, but also selfless social service.

Sarla Tated's artistic journey began more than 60 years ago in the small town of Betul in Central India. Her early inclination towards art developed into a lifelong passion, which she nurtured through years of practice, learning, and perseverance. Besides her skill with the brush, her artworks narrate stories, blending vivid imagination and sincere emotion. She has mastered the use of oil and acrylic mediums, and crafts both abstract forms and realistic compositions. Among her most admired pieces are those depicting horses — full of energy, grace, and thundering motion — as well as works inspired by European techniques and motifs.