BHIVA PUNEKAR
BORN : 1966
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :
A.T.D.G.D. Art Painting from Kalavishwaya Mahavidyalaya Annual Art Exhibition and Competition Shantiniketan Sangli
Dip-A-Ed from J.J.School of Arts, Mumbai
AWARDS :
Kalavishwaya Mahavidalaya Annual Art Exhibition and Competition – 2nd Prize in 1986
Sunit Art Group Painting Competition and Exhibition State Level in 1987
Hindu Yekata Andolan Poster Competition and Exhibition – 2nd prize in 1988
Masal Art Group Drawing and Painting Competition - 2nd Award in 1988
Priyadarshani Chitrakala Sansta, Nanded. Drawing and Painting Competition – 2nd Award in 1988
Mahakoshal Kala Parishad, Raipur, (M.P.) National Level Drawing and Painting Competition best Award in 1988
Mahakoshal Kala Parishad, Raipur, (M.P.) Drawing and Painting Competition Student Award in 1989
J.J. School of Arts, Sketch Club, 2nd Award in 1991
J.J.School of Arts Annual Exhibition and Competition – 1st Award in 1991
Nasik Kala Niketan Art Exhibition and competition – 2nd Award in 1992
The Art Society of India, Mumbai State level Drawing and Painting Competition Award in 1993 – 1999
Maharashtra State Government Award – 1997
Drawing Teacher painting Competition state Level – 3rd Award in 1994
Drawing Teacher Poster Competition Mumbai Level – 1st Award in 1994
Sushil Shikshan Sansta. State Level Drawing and Painting Competition -2nd Award in 1994
Maharashtra State Govt. Award – 1997
PARTICIPATED :
Kalamela and Annual Exhibition J.J.School of Arts Mumbai in 1992
All India Kalamela in 1992
Heart Care Foundation, New Delhi in 1992 – 93
Every time participated in “OKE” Exhibition in Pune
The Bombay Art Society Mumbai
Art Society of India
Nasik Kalaniketan, Nasik
State Art Exhibition
South Centre cultural Zone Nagpur
Kalapushpa Group, Sangli
COLLECTIONS :
Jindal Ltd. - Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. - Essar Ltd. - State Bank of India - Mrs. Sangita Jindal, Mumbai - Mr. Rohit Juneja, Mumbai - Mr. Sudhir Redkar, Mumbai - Mr.Shakti Parmar, Mumbai - Mr.Dinesh Khanna, Goa - Mrs. Sarika Junjunwala, Hongkong - Mr. Prasad Babber, Indor(M.P.) - Mr. Robort Hens. (U.K.) - Mrs. Sarika Shah. Mumbai - Mr. Manohar Akucha. Mumbai - Mr.H.A.Jaishinghani, Mumbai - Mr. Ravi Magdum. Mumbai - Mrs. Madhvi Shirodkar, Mumbai - Mr.Shrikant Kangat. Mumbai - Mr. Ajit Dayal, Mumbai - Mr.Thakkar, Mumbai - Mrs.Vasanti Patel. Mumbai - Mr.Pankaj Udhas, Mumbai - Jaridine Flaming Ltd. Mumbai - Many Private Collections in India and Abroad
GROUP SHOWS :
Maratha Mandir, Sangli. Landscape and Painting Exhibition in 1989
Landscape Exhibition, Nagar Parishad Hall, Sangli in 1989
ArtPlaza Landscapeand Painting Exhibition in 1992
Jahangir Art Gallery Painting Exhibition in 1993 & 1996
50th Golden India Jahangir Art Gallery -1997, 2000
Pradarshak Art Gallery 1997, 1999, 2000
Group show - 2004 & 2005 at Artland Gallery, Mumbai
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CHARAN SHARMA
BORN : 1950 Nathdwara , Rajasthan
Academic Qualifications : 1974 M.A. in Drawing and painting, University of Udaipur & 1976 Studied Graphics at Sir J.J School of arts, Mumbai.
Solo Exhibition :
2001 Show at San Francisco organize by CRY USA
2001 Private Show at San Francisco and Boston
2000 Dynamic Break Through Dubai
1999 Kalart Gallery, San Francisco
1998 Images of Exuberance at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
1996 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
1996 Cache Art Gallery, Mumbai
1995 Rajputana Palace, Sheraton Hotel , Jaipur
1994 Cache Art Gallery, Mumbai
1994 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
1993 Lalit Kala Gallery, New Delhi
1991 ‘ A Leap Beyond the Horizon’, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
1988 Allaince Francaise de Singapore, Singapore
1987 Taj Art Gallery, Mumbai
1982 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
1980 Taj Art Gallery, Mumbai
1979 Taj Art Gallery, Mumbai
1978 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
1974 Lalit Kala Gallery, New Delhi
1974Suchna Kendra Udaipur
Group Participations :
2001 Surya Gallery Hyderabad
2001 Harmony Show Mumbai
1999Art Critic’s Choice at N.G.M.A Mumbai
1998 Surya Gallery Hyderabad
1996 Contemporary Indian Painters in aid of Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
1996 To mark N. G Nadkarni’s career as art criic
1992 United National Womens’ Guide, Vienna
1991Contemporary Art of India’ Glenbarra-Japan
1987New Delhi and Mumbai
1985International ‘Experimental Art’ Exhibition, Budapest
1982UOB Bank Exhibition, Singapore
1977Takaman Group show, Mumbai
1974 Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi
1973.75 Takaman Group Show, Udaipur and Jaipur
Group show - 2004 & 2005 at Artland Gallery, Mumbai
Auctions :
2001 Auction by Bowrings Art for Hearts Sake
1998 Sotheby’s Auction ‘Windows to the Soul’
1997 Contemporary Indian Art’ Sothebys of London at London
1995 ‘Art for Hearts Sake’ by Sothebys of London at Mumbai
1992‘Artists For Helpage’ Asprey of London at Mumbai Camps Attended
2001 Artist Camp Puri
2001 Art society of Hyderabad
2000RPG Art Camp Mumbai
1994 All India Painters Camp-CCMB, Hyderbad
1990 All India Painters Camp, Jaisalmer
1984 Artists Terra Cota Camp at Molela, Rajasthan
1972Painters Camp, Udaipur
Awards :
1997 Maharana Mewar Foundation Award
1987 Paintings of 7’x14’ Commissioned by Reserve Bank of India for IGDIR, Mumbai
1983 Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy for painting
1983 A ‘painting of the year’ Competition by United Overseas Bank Group, Singapore
1973 All India Inter collage Competition, Gwalior
1972 ‘Fresso Mural’ Asian International Trade Fair (Asia-72)
1972 Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy Award for Graphic
Travels :
1991Traveled in USA
1990 Traveled throughout Europe and England
1982-84 Malaysia, Thailand
Traveled throughout Far East
Traveled extensively throughout the country
Film :
1996 Directed a film “Astha Ke Aascharaya” on Nathdwara
Book :
Photographs, illustrations, articles on art and art criticism and paintings published in various leading magazines in India and
abroad.
Design “The Thousand Moon” on J. Krishnamurthy.
Collections :
National Gallery of Modern Art - Lalit Kala Academy - Taj Group of Hotels - Welcome Group of Hotels - Hotel Blue Diamond, Pune - RPG Industries - Jindal Group of Companies - Singhania Group of Companies - Birla Group of Companies - Thapar Group of Companies - Sultan of Brunei - Citi Bank, Singapore - Chase Manhattan Bank, New York - United Overseas Bank, Singapore - Reserve Bank of India - IGDIR established by Reserve Bank of India - Air India, Bombay - Mafatlal Group of Industries - Hinduja Group - Kalptaru Group of Companies - ITC Limited - Banani Group - Hong Kong Bank
Represented in several pubic and private collections both in India and abroad. Painting were in various auctions conducted by by Christie’s , Sothebys and Bowrings in London, Delhi & Mumbai.
Charan Sharma, the noted Indian painter begins new chapter. Charan is like a tree that gets its sustenance form the roots and flourishes in the windstorms of modernity. Technically, he is adventurous, making use of more than one medium ...... Watercolor, pen & ink, use of gold leaf and acrylic on canvas . There is innovation here both in imagery and technique. As usually there is a touch of exuberance in Charan's treatment. He stands out among contemporary artists with his superb invention and meaningful innovation. Considering his movement through various phases, Charan Sharma emerges as an artist who has carved a distinct niche for himself.
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DEWASHISH
BORN : 1970, Kolkatta
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION : Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts from Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship, Kolkata (Under Rabindra Bharati University)
EDUCATION :
Madhyamik Examination (B.S.E.B.), Bihar 1985
ISC (Science) L.N.M.U., Dharbanga, Bihar, 1990
B.Sc(Maths) under L.N.M.U. Dharbhanga, Bihar, 1990
SOLO EXHIBITIONS :
ANZ Grindlays Bank, Kolkata (2000)
Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata (1998,2002)
Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi, (2000, 2001)
GROUP EXHIBITION :
Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
Gallery Ganesha, New Delhi (2001)
Kumar’s Art Gallery, New Delhi (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
Participated in an art camp ‘Artwalk’ organized by Spandan at Oberoi Grand, Kolkata (2001, 2002, 2003)
Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
Gallery ARTFOLIO, Chandigarh (1999)
Gallery Rightline, Bangalore (1998, 1999)
Domas Art Gallery, Kolkata (1998, 2003)
Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata (1998, 1999)
Participated in the annual exhibition of Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
American Embassy, New Delhi (1999)
Hotel Astor, Kolkata (2001)
With Contemporary artists at Taj Bengal Kolkata(2002)
Genesis Art Gallery, Kolkata(2003)
GalleryChemould, Kolkata (2003)
Exhibits are also on display at the Rossi and Rossi Gallery in London and Gallery Gajah at Singapore
Group show - 2004 & 2005 at Artland Gallery, Mumbai
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LALITHA LAJMI
BORN : 7TH OCT 1932, CALCUTTA
SOLO EXHIBITION :
BOMBAY - 61,62,66,72,74,78, PAINTINGS.
NEW DELHI - 62 SEATTLE N.N. GALLERY( WASH ) U.S.A 76”
BOSTON & LOS ANGELES - TWO PRIVATE SHOWINGS 76’
CALCUTTA - MAX MUELLER BHAVAN 77’ PRINTS
GERMANY - GALLERY GAY, HAGEN 78’ PRINTS
NEW DELHI - ART HERITAGE 80’
AHMEDABAD - HUTHEESING CENTRE OF VISUAL ARTS 81’
E.GERMANY - STAALICHER GALLERY,HALE 83’
W.GERMANY - EUANGLISHE KIRCHENG EMEINDE GALLERY WERL 83’
ROME - ORO DELTEMPO GALLERIA D’ ARTE84’
CALCUTTA - CALCUTTA ART GALLERY 86’
BOMBAY - GALLERY CHEMOULD 85’(PAINTINGS)
BARODA - GALLERY ‘VITHI’88’(PRINTS)
NEW DELHI - ART HERITAGE 91’(PAINTINGS)
BOMBAY - GALLERY 7 93’(PAINTINGS)
BOMBAY - PRITHVI GALLERY,95’(PRINTS)(1985- 1995)
BOMBAY - PUNDOLE GALLERY 97’(WATER COLOURS)
MADRAS - APPARAO GALLERY 97’(WATER COLOURS)
BOMBAY - PRITHVI GALLERY 99(ETCHINGS)
BOMBAY - PUNDOLE ART GALLERY 2000(PAINTINGS)
PARTICIPATION :
Invited to Inter-Graffiks Berlin 73,76,78,84,87 &89 in Germany (prints)
Natioal Exhibition of Art,New Delhi, 76,82,83,85,86,87,89
Invited to 8th British International Print Bienalle I 84,Bradford, England,U.K
International Print Bienalle,Bharat Bhavan,Bhopal,92,95,97
Invited to 1st International Print Biennale in Holland, Netherland,94
Invited to Grafphic Art in India since 1850,organized by lalit Kala Academy
International Contemporary Indian Art in Kuwait National Museum,Curated by Zafar Islah
Invited to Guru Dutt Film Festival in London & Birmingham in 94’,organized by Mr.Gopal Gandhi,Indian High Commission of India at Nehru Centre,London
Illustrated lecture on my work with slides at Nehru Center London (Indian high Commission of India)94’
Invited to participated in the International Contemporary Indian Women artists,group show at Okland,California,97’,for 50yrs of india’s Indipendence,(15 women Artists) organized by Mills College of Arts. Curated by Mary Ann Lutzer
Participated in the auction sale of one oil painting ‘Dream and Reality’at the Sotheby’s auction at Nehru Centre in aid of ‘save the children’,Bombay,95’
Bombay,85’,two Etching selected for “Indian Festival”,85’,U.S.A
Participated in the National gallery of Modern Art for 50yrs of India’s Independence in 1997 in Bombay curated by Dr.Sarayu Doshi
Participated at the Classic Source Gallery “Important Paintings” in May’99
Participated in “Women for Wise” –a charity auction art by women artistes of Indian auctioned by Charite’s in January 1999
Participated in an Artist Camp organized by the Indian Railways for their celebration of 150 yrs at Vishkapatnam in Sept.2002
Participated in “Art option” at Aakanksha at Indigo auctioned by Christie’s in November’ 2003
Participated at the “Legends of Indian Exhibition” in association with Dipayan Mazumder at Radisson Hotel, Delhi curated Varsha Das in December ‘2004
Participated at the Gallery Sara Arakkal “The Femine Eye” in Banglore in December’2004
GROUP SHOW :
Pundole Art Gallery, Bombay 66’,75,87
Sarla Art Centre,Madras 68’
Halle E. Germany 70, 72
Peoples’ Gallery London 84
Cymroza Art Gallery 1995
Invited to ‘Bombay Group Show’,1995,organized by RPG,Mr. Harsh Goenka
Graphics Workshop o Ms. Josephine Briggs, organized by British Council at Sir J.J. School of Art 96’
Invited for a Group Show at Gallery ESPACE –paperworks at New Delhi in 1999.
Invited for Harmony Show curated by Vikram Sethi for Mrs. Tina Ambani for 1995, 1996, 1997,1998, 99, 2000 & 04
Invited to participate in “Nayika” –curated by Mrs. Anupa Mehta for Tao Art Gallery Mumbai 2000
Group show - 2004 & 2005 at Artland Gallery, Mumbai
AWARDS :
Bombay Art Society77’/(Etchings)
Maharashtra State Art Exibition,78’
Bombay Art Society 79’, Paintings
Government of India Junior Fellowship from 79’ to 83’ 4yrs awarded by Ministry of Education and culture, New Delhi
ICCR Travel Grant to E. Germany & W.Germany for two exhibitions in 83’
ICCR Travel Grant to Oakland in California for the International Women’s Art Exhibition at The Mills College of Art in sept.97’ for 50 yrs of India’s Independence
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MADHUSUDAN KUMAR Painter, Musician, Filmmaker
BORN : 16 September 1944 - Mangalore, Karnataka, India
QUALIFICATION : B.Sc.- St. Aloysius College, Mangalore- 1965
AWARDS :
“Best Artist of the University of Mysore”
Several Prizes in various Art Exhibitions conducted by ‘Kasturba Medical College’ ‘Social Study Circle’ and other local Cultural bodies Profiles and interviews were published along with paintings and portraits in magazines, periodicals and Newspapers like ‘Sudha’, ‘Prajavani’, ‘Udayavani’, ‘Mangalore Today’ and ‘Deccan Herald’
Arrived at Bombay in 1965 - Received initial guidance by Prof. Dandavatimutt, Principal, Nootan Kala Mandir – 1966.
‘Bombay Art Society’ - ‘Bhulabhai Memorial Prize’ for water colour [B x W] painting “Jugalbandi’ – Platinum Jubilee exhibition dedicated to music – at Jehangir Art Gallery - 1966
Sir J.J.School of Art – joined Morning classes and passed ‘Maharashtra Intermediate Drawing Grade Examination [1st Class] – with the guidance and support of Prof.P.A.Dhond [Dean] and Prof. Sukhadwala - 1967
Initially joined the film Industry as a Poster Designer and later worked as a Visualiser and Illustrator in a Commercial art Studio. Worked as a ‘Children’s books illustrator’ at ‘RATNABHARATI’ under veterans like Ratan Batra and Samar Dasgupta [Founders of CAG] 1967-69.
Children’s book dummy was nominated for award at Tokyo.
Moved to Shimla – residence of Ustad Vilayat Khan and painted the portraits of his ancestors. Also became his disciple and continued to play the sitar – 1969-70
Back in Bombay received initial support by ‘Pundole Art Gallery’
‘Artists Centre’ – Participated in a group show of paintings in aid of the victims of ‘Bangladesh War’ – organized by K.H.Ara- 1971
‘Alliance Francaise de Bombay’ – First One man show of paintings - inaugurated by R.K. Karanjia – Theosophy Hall along with a sitar recital – 1972
Participated in several group shows of paintings at ‘Jehangir Art Gallery’ ‘Artists Centre’ and ‘American Express Lobby’ including one at the pavement of the ‘Gateway of India’ [6 artists termed as the funny six] 1973-75
Turned Film maker and made several Documentary and Promotional films including a Feature film starring Shabana Azmi, based on a famous novel of Amrita Pritam and music Ustad Vilayat Khan – 1975
1976 – Travelled in Europe on a study tour of Art Galleries, Museums and Operas at Austria, France, Switzerland and Germany
1980- Returned to the field of art and was invited to give a demonstration of portrait painting by ‘Art society of India’
1986 – ‘Artists Centre – One Man show of paintings – inaugurated by Kona Prabhakara Rao, Governer of Maharashtra
1987 – Group show’ of paintings in aid of HELP – Women’s organization held at Jehangir Art Gallery and ‘Grindlay’s Art Gallery’
1988 – ‘Oriental Art Gallery’ at Hotel The Oberoi’ – One Man show Paintings
Commissioned to paint the oil portrait of Hidayatullah, Vice president of India by ‘Helpage India’ – unvieled by the Lt. Governor Delhi, P.K.Dave – 89
‘Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’ & ‘Prasad Art Gallery’, Mangalore- One Man Shows of painting and demonstration of paintings – 1994
Participated in ‘Art Camps’ at Sonangeri, Nidle Dharmastala – organized by ‘Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy’ 1995 -96
‘Summer painting workshops’- as Director, twice conducted with the active participation of senior artists of Kerala including art students and children atTiruvalla organized by Y.M.C.A. and sponsored by ‘State Bank of India’- 96& 97
1997- Portrait demonstration at “Prasad Art Gallery’, Mangalore, along with painting demonstrations by artists Ramesh Rap and P.S. Punchitaya during th in augural function of ‘Art Foundation’ – 1997
Performed Sitar recitals at ‘Bombay Doordarshan’. ‘Mood Indigo – IIT Powai’, ‘Indo-German Society’, ‘Artists Centre’ and ‘ Kala Ghoda Festival’ [2000]
1999 – ‘Jamaat’ Art Gallery Mumbai – One Man show of paintings ‘Naad Braha’ Series
1999 (Dec.)- ‘Time & Space Art Gallery’, ‘Bangalore – ‘Group dhow’ with Adimoolam, Yusuf Arakkal, Ramesh Rao & Others
2001 – ‘Fragile Ecologies’ – Group Show with Swatee Nair, Zenab Pathan, Ruxana Pathan, Ami Shah Patel & Ratnakar Ojha – Artist’s Centre
2001 – Chimera Art Gallery – inaugural Group Show at the ‘Gateway Room’, Taj Mahal Hotel
2001 – Paintings Camp of the ‘Maritime Foundation’, Indian Navy
2002 – Kala Ghoda Art Festival – ‘Your Portrait’ Demonstration of portraits painting
Group show - 2004 & 2005 at Artland Gallery, Mumbai
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PIU SARKAR
(Kolkata)
Presently participating in Group Exhibitions in Mumbai, Dubai, Singapore .
SOLO EXHIBITION :
'Fur, feather and leaves' at Oxford Gallery, Kolkata,2001.
Academy of Fine Arts, named 'Mind that Matters', 2002.
'Species' at Delhi, venue - Vasant Continental Hotel,2004.
Online Exhibition of Self Portraits at The Park, Kolkata.2004.
Solo exhibition named 'Self-reflection' was held at Hyatt Regency 2004.
In Search of Reality and Red¢ at Chitrakoot Art Gallery, 2005.
"The Journey Recollected" at Nakshatra Gallery, Kolkata, 2006. .
"Rebirth of Kali" , Artland Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2006.
GROUP EXHIBITION :
Birla Academy named 'Elfs', 2001.
Saturday Club,Kolkata2002.
Art with poetry named 'The third eye' was composed on the poems of writer Sunil Ganguly at Hyatt Regency.
Art with music was performed by me and artist Shuvaprasanna for 'Taal Tantra' 2003.
Group exhibition at Tolly Club, Kolkata,2003 .
Art workshop in City Centre organised by Sanskrit Gallery, 2004.
Art workshop in Calcutta Girls High School, celebration 150, 2005.
Art with classical dance named ¡Draupadi Phenomenon¢ was held at Tolly Club, 2005.
Bidhan Nagar Sports and Cultural Association at Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, 2005.
Group exhibition at Standard Chartered Bank, 2005.
Greenwood Art Gallery, New Delhi, 2005.
Krishna's Art Gallery, New Delhi, 2005.
Zainul Gallery, Bangladesh, 2005.
Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi, 2005.
Selected as finalist for group exhibition of Eastern Zonal Camlin Contest in Academy of Fine Arts,2005.
"Forms and Figures" in Kanishka Art Gallery,2006.
Drawing and Painting for AIFACS, Delhi, 2006.
TRYO for Delhi Tourism, 2006.
Harmony Art Show" by Reliance Group,Mumbai, 2006.
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PRAFULLA DAHANUKAR
RANJIT KURMI
BORN : 1970, Mumbai
QUALIFICATION : G.D. Art / Drg / Ptg. S. Raheja School of Arts, 1995 & A.T .D . Sir J. J. School of Arts, 1995.
EXHIBITION PARTICIPATION :
Bombay Art Society – 1994
Lalit Kala Academy, Goa – 1995
Eighth Rashrtriya Kala Mela, Banglore – 1995
Tenth Rashtriya Kala Mela, New Delhi – 1997
Art Society of India
Jahangir art Gallery – 1997, 1999.
Bombay Art Society – 1999
EXHIBITION SOLO :
Artplaza - 1997
ANZ Grindlays – 1997
Pradarshak Art Gallery – 1997-98
Artland – 1999, 2001
Jahangir Art Gallery – 2003
GROUP SHOWS :
Art Plaza – 1992, 1999
Pradarshak Art Gallery- 19995-96-97
Bajaj Art Gallery – 1995
Nehru Center Art Gallery – 1995
Leela Kempinsky – 1997, 1998
Art Walk, Hotel Oberoi – 1997
INAUGURAL SHOW :
Gallery 55, New Delhi - 1998
Russian Culture Center – 1999
Washington U.S.A – 1999
Artland - 2001
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SAJAL SARKAR
Born 1951, Sharad Studied painting at The Fine Arts College, Indore.
Sharad has shown his paintings all over India and in the U.S. through numerous solo, group and National exhibitions, participated in artist camps, won awards and has done commissioned work. His paintings are in collection of the National Gallery of Modern Art, Air India, HUDCO, Park Hotel, and Centaur Hotel in India and with numerous private collectors all over the world.
Sharad was an artist at National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi, Exhibits Specialist and Deputy Art Director for SPAN magazine at the American Embassy, New Delhi.
Contact Information:
Sharad Sovani
H. No. 41, Sector 19 Faridabad 121002
Tel: ® 0129 – 4042661
Email: sharadsovani@yahoo.com ,
sharadsovani@gmail.com
Artist’s Statement
My aim while painting is to play and experiment with colors and forms -- without restricting myself to a particular theme or style -- with a mood of joy and wonder.
I wish my paintings be enjoyable and worth viewing again and again. I like my art be simple, easy to understand, and without any confusions of mind. When people look at my painting, I would like them to conceive it in their own way, rather than imposing any thought, issue or an ideology on them. That is why I usually keep my paintings untitled.
Generally I start a painting with harmoniously spread colors on canvas, and then start “carve” shapes in them. I marvel at the faces, figures, and architectural motifs that start emerging from the colors. Sometimes I draw lines to define the shapes.
I like to work in oils, which gives richness and depth to the painting. It also allows me enough time to keep on working, until I am satisfied with the balance, movement and composition.
My current style has grown out of my prior work, which was both realistic and abstract. To me, the joyous act of painting is more important than the end result. My art reflects synthesis of my personal feelings and my ideas about art. It is an expression of joy, enthusiasm, fulfillment and gratefulness in life.
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SUCHISMITA SAHU
Born 1n 1979 Orissa, India. 2003(MFA) Master in history of art from Punjab University, PUNJAB. 1999(BFA) Bachelor in fine art from Utkal University, ORISSA, Solo shows- 2006 “BENEDICTION OF NATURE” Triveni Kala Sangam, by “Krishna’s collection” at, New Delhi.2003 “BLOOMING FLOWERS” at Lalit Kala Academy, Orissa. 2000. Selected group shows- two men show, Bhubaneswer, Orissa.Indo-soviet cultural center, Cuttack, Orissa. 2007 Group show at Gallery Alternatives, DLF City, Gurgaon.2006-2007 the memory of “RAVI JAIN”, Gallery Dhoomimal, New Delhi. 2001“Reflections” group show at Nehru center, Mumbai. 2001 Four men show, Society of art & literature, New Delhi.
2001 “Holy” Gallery Parivartan, New Delhi. 2001 “Art in transit”, Gallery Krishna’s collection, New Delhi. 2000 Occasions of” International women’s day” Society of art & literature, New Delhi.2000“Monsoon” Gallery Krishna’s collection, New Delhi.2000 All India art exhibitions“AIFACS”, Bhubaneswer, Orissa.1998-2000 Orissa state exhibition, Lalit Kala academy, Bhubaneswer,Orissa.1999“Eastern India young artist exhibition”Calcutta.1998 “Vision 98”, Lalit Kala Kendra, Bhubaneswer, Orissa. 1997 “Central India artist exhibition”, Nagpur, MP.1996 “Working artist association” show, Cuttack, Orissa. Camps-2007 Camp organized by “RAI FOUNDATION” at Nainital, Utranchal. UP.2006 Prarambha the first stroke”, Simla, HP.2006 Summer camp by Sahitya Kala Parisad, New Delhi.2001‘Holy’, New Delhi.1998-2001“KalaSamudra”, Puri, Orissa. Workshops- 2007 Conducted summer painting workshop for children by sahitya kala parisad, New Delhi. 2000-2001 Conduct clay muddling workshop for children, Sanskrit Kendra, Anandgram New Delhi. Works are in various collections in India and abroad in clouding- eminent artist Padamshri Anjolie Ela Menon& Arpana kaur. Air force station Tajikistan, Russia. Air forces station Nalia, Gujarat. Air forces station 7 BRD, Tuglakabad, New Delhi.HPCL, Gujarat. B K College of art & crafts, Bhubaneswer, Orissa.Gallery Krishna’s collection, New Delhi. Collected by “WOMENS’ERA”, New Delhi.
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SUJIT DAS
Education
- 1998 - Bachelor of Visual Arts in Western Style of Drawing and Painting from Govt. College of Art and Crafts ( Calcutta University)..
- 2002 - Master of Visual Arts (MVA), Department of Painting from Govt. College of Art and Craft. ( Calcutta University).
Group Exhibition
- 1999 - Group Art Show by Young Artists of Bangladesh and India in Collaboration With the High Commission of India, Dhaka.
- 2000 - Three Man Show, Max Muller Bhavan, Kolkata
- 2001 - Group Art Show by Young Artists of Bangladesh and India at Alternative Art Gallery. Kolkata
- 2004 - “ The Journey” a group show at Lalit Kala Academy. New Delhi.
- 2004 - “ The Journey” a group show at The Plam Court, Habitat Center. New Delhi.
- 2004 - The Journey” a group Show at Shridharani Art Gallery, New Delhi.
- 2005 - Two Man Show. Artland Gallery, Mumbai
- 2005 - Group Show Organized by E-Painting Gallery, New Delhi.
- 2005 -A Group Show Organized by Agni Path Art Society, New Delhi.
Exhibition Participated
- 2005 - Chitrakoot Art Gallery Kolkata,
- 1999 –2000 Annual Exhibition of Paschim Banga Rajya Charukala Parishad. Kolkata.
- 1999 - 2000 Annual Exhibition of Paschim Banga Rajya Charukala Praishad. Kolkata
- 1999 -2000 Annual Exhibition of State Academy, Kolkata.
- 1997 -1999 Annual Exhibition of Behala Fine Arts Society, Kolkata.
- 2001 -2002 Annual Exhibition of Birla Academy of Art & Culture. Kolkata.
Workshop
- 1999 - Painting workshop organized by Behala Fine Arts Society , Kolkata
- 1998 - Dhokra Workshop organized by Behala Fine Arts Society, Kolkata
- A Workshop Conducted by Renowned Dutch Artists.
- 2000 - Mr. Maien Schouten Organized by Kanoria for Arts, Ahmeddabad
- 2002 -Painting Workshop at ABAN MELA organized by Rabindra Bharati University (Visual Art), Kolkata
- 2000 - A painting Workshop Organized by Young Art Group, Barasat. Kolkata.
Awards & Scholarships
- 1995 - Certificate of Merit, Annual Exhibition of Govt. College of Arts & Crafts, Kolkata.
- 1997 - Awards , Annual Exhibition of Govt. College of Arts & Crafts., Kolkata.
- 2000 - Artists – In – Residence at Kanoria Centre for Arts. Ahmedabad.
- 2000 - Certificate of Merit, Annual Exhibition of Paschimbanga Rajya Charukala Parisad. Kolkata.
2000 - Award of a National Scholarship. Department of Culture, New Delhi.
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SUKANTA DAS
Sukanta Das has done B F A from Rabindra Bharti University Calcutta and he was awarded national scholarship in1996. He has held various group shows at Calcutta, Delhi, Mumbai since1997. His basic style is figurative and uses oil
And acrylic both on canvas. The basic theme of his paintings is relationship between human beings and nature. Human beings and nature both are organic. Like human beings, nature also has life cycle. Human being goes through a process of childhood, youth and old age, so is the nature like plants go through the all. Lotus ponds creates an atmosphere like its freshness, romantic Atmosphere etc. Similarly a girl is romantic and creates an atmosphere. This is shown In his painting(a girl in the lotus pond). Music is a part of human being, same is with nature, it is shown in the painting of tune of love. Both nature and human beings have Motives, they have purpose, both are productive. This is shown in the paintings of Sukanta Das.
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To prevent myself from producing the same kind of work, I keep altering my vision. From the day people begun to see me as a painter, a huge responsibility fell upon me, particularly to respond to the feelings of the people at the grassroots level who are also my viewer,
As also to delve deep into realties of life around me."
One of India's important post-modernist painters, Sunil Das rose to prominence with his drawing of horses. "I must have done 7000 horses between 1950 to 60," he says. "In 1962, I went to Spain, where I was fascinated by the bull fights." About 60 years of age, he can look back at his nine to ten phases of paintings, all of them marked by supreme skill and a sense of integrity.
An indefatigable painter, Das jumped from one style to another easily.
Talking about his art style, he says, "To express my authentic feelings about reality, I have to interpret it,I have conceptualise it.
The previous reality gets transformed in the laboratory of minds. Then,
I bring it out on the canvas." Das came from a middle class family and his father was just a small businessman.
After completing school, he decided to become a painter and joined a local art school. "I am a good sports man," he says.
"I like things which have a lot of rhythm and energy." He doesn't ever use photographs or models for his painting. "I do a sketch before I start painting. I always struggle with colours and shapes, until they fall to desired pattern. Like a music conductor, I summon all my music instruments to play and orchestrate an aesthetic unit out of various experiences.
"He does not confine himself to using brush or pen while painting, and
often paints with the palms of his hands or with his fingers. A French art scholarship with the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts took him to Europe. It was in the course of his travels that he chanced to spend a few months in Spain, where he developed his passion for horses and bulls.
Das' paintings have also been influenced by his study of sculpture at Santiniketan, Kolkata, and his study of graphic art in Paris. His paintings have a kind of structure and rigidity that one would
typically find in sculpture and in the etchings of graphic art. Das's paintings not only express the physical attributes of his subjects but also their associative ones. Every once in a while he paints human beings, but his depiction of the human anatomy is skewed, to a point that it almost borders on macabre surrealism. For example, his series on women with mysterious, tantalising eyes - all oil on canvas, the portraits convey, in various forms including the erotic, the pressures women are subject to. Hardly ever painting in loud or warm colors, Das uses soft brown, mauve and white in the background to bring out the drama of life. He blends talent with hard work. He works by suggestion and minimalism. Quite absurd in form, his paintings are morbidly fascinating. "I delve a lot on man's inhumanity to man," he says.
Das has the distinction of being the only Indian artist to have won a National Award (the Shiromani Kala Puraskar) while still an undergraduate at the Government College of Art and Craft, kolkata. Besides having been featured in several exhibitions, his works are also a part of the collections of renowned museums such as the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, the Glenbarra Art Museum, Japan, and the Ludwig Museum, Germany.
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