Vinita Karim was born in 1962 in Rangoon, Myanmar. She studied Fine Arts at Gerlesborg Art Institute in Stockholm and earned an MFA from the University of Philippines in Manila. She is a contemporary artist who has travelled and worked in various parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Her landscapes are inspired by her experiences across different cultures and nations.
Her nomadic lifestyle is reflected in her paintings, which celebrate the diversity of the world. She respects and appreciates different cultures and blends them together in her art. She incorporates elements from Moghul miniatures, Arabic calligraphy, Bangladesh embroideries, Egyptian gold-leaf, Swedish art, and Philippine art, among others, to create a rich and colourful art style.