Awards & Honors - Miller Museum of Anamorphic Art

A Visionary in Art & Poetry

Inducted into the Poetry Hall of Fame (2017, USA), honored as “Among the Great Living Poets in the World Today.”
Recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry (2007 & 2004, USA) by the International Society of Poets.
Honored as a Paul Harris Fellow (2004, India) for her contributions to humanitarian efforts through art.
Selected for the International Women’s Day Award (1998, India)—one of only three women honored in Karnataka State.
Winner of the Bharati Jyothi Award (1996, India) for excellence in Art & Humanitarianism.

Breaking Records & Redefining Perception

Made history at London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral (1986, UK)—the first contemporary fine artist ever exhibited there with her iconic “Wings of Peace” painting, commemorating the International Year of Peace.
Honored by the United Nations (1986, UK) for her work promoting peace through art.
First contemporary artist exhibited at Delhi’s National Gallery of Modern Art (1988, India), breaking a 22-year precedent.
Selected Worldwide for the International Metaphysical Conference (1995, USA), where her solo exhibition stood among the most influential metaphysical artists of the century.
Brought anamorphic art to the world stage at the Grand Palais in Paris (1979, France) as part of the prestigious Salon de 1979 exhibition.

Recognition from Presidents, Royals & Museums

Personal letters from U.S. President Ronald Reagan (1988, USA), acknowledging her anamorphic portrait of First Lady Nancy Reagan.
Personal audience with Nigerian President Al Haji Shehu Shagari (1983, Nigeria), who honored her work at the National Institute of International Affairs, Lagos.
Welcomed by the President of Cameroon (1983, Africa) at her solo exhibition in Nigeria’s National Museum.
Commissioned for the official portrait of Vice President George Bush (1982, Nigeria), presented to Barbara Bush.
Inaugurated by the King of Benin (1983, Africa) at the Benin National Museum—becoming the first foreign artist and first woman to exhibit there.
Received royal honors from Kuwait (1978, Kuwait) for her anamorphic portrait of the Amir of Kuwait, winning First Prize in Painting.
Guest of Sheikh Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah (1975, Kuwait) at the Royal Palace, recognizing her groundbreaking solo exhibition at Kuwait’s National Museum—a first for any foreign artist.

Dominating the Art World with Unparalleled Achievements

Named Woman of the Year (1989, USA) by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for her contributions to the arts.
Best of Show winner in all five categories (1990, USA) at the Trinity Arts Guild Open USA Exhibition—a feat never before accomplished in its history.
Featured Artist at the Texas Renaissance Exhibition (1991, USA), showcasing her anamorphic mastery at the Trammell Crow Center in Dallas.
Retrospective Exhibition inaugurates the multi-million dollar Irving Arts Center (1990, USA), cementing her status as one of the most influential artists of her time.
Selected for the Royal Society of British Artists (1983, UK)—one of only two non-members invited to exhibit at their prestigious annual exhibition.

Firsts That Shaped Art History

Brought anamorphic art to Athens (1980, Greece)—the first-ever anamorphic solo exhibition in the city.
First foreign artist and first woman to exhibit at the Nigerian National Museum (1983, Africa), setting new records for international artists in Africa.
Revolutionized the Middle East art scene (1976, Kuwait) by hosting the first-ever anamorphic solo exhibition in the region.
The only foreign and female artist featured at Kuwait’s National Museum (1975, Kuwait), marking a historic moment for international artists in the Gulf.
First artist to showcase anamorphic art in London (1979, UK), holding a solo exhibition at Woodstock Gallery, changing the city’s perception of optical illusion art.