Artist Statement :
Inspiration for my creations is “Life” which means the five "great" or "gross" elements - ether, air, fire, water and earth. And along with this us – the human beings are also important element because otherwise five elements are of no use. All are linked and depend on each other. We - the human beings have unlimited desire. And along with this we want "identity". It’s an infinite journey and changes with the passage of time. My work reflects on the fading of an ideal world of one's imagination and aspirations because of changing priorities. Just like natural landscape is sacrificed to fulfill needs of shelter for humanity, a woman has to forfeit her aspirations of a career under the pressure of social responsibilities. The dreams of a perfect world become a haze just like our view becomes unclear due to layers of obstructions before our eyes. My work deals with this inevitable transition in life, whether in the personal, social, environmental or political spheres, taking place due to changing needs.
Medium of work is digital collage, tapestry and mix medium with fabric, print, thread, engraving, acrylic colours. Depend on works requirement I select the medium.
Born
Qualification :
- Kala Bhavana, Vishwa Bharati University, Santiniketan, W. B.
- 1995 : MFA - Textile designing & Tapestry
- 1993 : BFA - Hons in Textile Designing
Exhibitions :
- 2011 : "In Transit" Quill And Canvas Gallery, DLF, Gurgaon
- 2003 : "Source" Tapestry Exhibition, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
- 1990 : "Memories-2", International club BHEL, Haridwar
- 1989 : "Memories-1", International club BHEL, Haridwar
Group Show :
- 2016 : "Colours of life - Strokes of Hope" the aid for cancer patients at The Viewing Room Gallery, Mumbai
- 2016 : "Postcard Homage to Mani-da (K. G. Subramanyan)" at Tasmai Gallery, Puducherry
- 2016 : "From the artist studio" by Samsara Art, Mumbai
- 2015 : "From the Tasmai Collection" at Tasmai Gallery, Puducherry
- 2015 : "In an artist’s mind VI" by Gallery Angel arts at JW Marriot, Mumbai
- 2015 : "Colours of life - Crafted Changes" the aid for cancer patients at The Viewing Room Gallery, Mumbai
- 2015 : "The 377191 Wall" at Gallery Beyond, Mumbai
- 2014 : "Combines" at Gallery Beyond, Mumbai
- 2014 : "Independence / In-Dependenceat" at Tasmai Gallery, Puducherry
- 2014 : "Celebrating Womanhood"at Tilting Art Gallery, Pune
- 2013 : "Hospital on Wheels" auction organized by Rotary Club at MC Ghia Hall, Mumbai
- 2013 : "Small is Beautiful Card-O-Logy III" Curated by Jasmine Shah Verma, Presented by SamsaraArt, at Gallery Le Sutra, Mumbai
- 2013 : "India Art Fair" by The Viewing Room Gallery at Delhi
- 2012 : "Colours of life "the aid for cancer patients at The Viewing Room Gallery, Mumbai
- 2012 : "Evanescence" at The Viewing Room Gallery, Mumbai
- 2011 : "Expressions : Of Paint, Wood & Enamel" at The Viewing Room Gallery, Mumbai
- 2011 : "My Spirituality" by Chitraspandan, Mumbai
- 2010 : "The Story Of The Multiples" at Emami Chisel Art Gallery, Kolkata
- 2010 : "Nine - Her Magic Square" Curated by Veeranganakumari Solanki, The Viewing Room Gallery ,Mumbai
- 2010 : "Group Show", Gallery Beyond, Mumbai
- 2010 : "The art of luck: Card-O-Logy II" Curated by Jasmine Shah Verma, Presented by Samsara Art, at Gallery Le Sutra, Mumbai
- 2010 : "Monsoon" by Chitraspandan, Mumbai
- 2009 : "Nothing will ever be the same again" Curated by Jasmine Shah Verma, Hirji Gallery, Mumbai
- 2009 : "Visions" by Art for Prabhat, Gallery Zazaspace, New Delhi
- 2008 : "Bricks & Mortar" Curated by Jasmine Shah Verma, Hacienda Gallery, Mumbai
Scholarship :
- 2012 - 2013 : The Pollock Krasner foundation grant - USA
- 1992 - 1994 : National Scholarship, Govt. of India, Ministry of Human Supervision of Shri. Riten Mozumdar
- 1982 : Awarded Gold medal in National Kendriya Vidyalaya Child art Exhibition
Awards and Scholarship :
- 2012-2013 : The Pollock Krasner foundation grant - USA
- 1992-1994 : National Scholarship, Govt. of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development. Training done under the Supervision of Shri. Riten Mozumdar
- 1982 : Awarded Gold medal in National Kendriya Vidyalaya Child art Exhibition
Documentation :
- 1993 : Convocation Scarves for Calcutta University under the guidance of Shri.K.G.Subramanyam
- 1995 : Traditional Phulia Tangail Sari design
- 1995 : Chikan Work of Lucknow
Demonstrations / Workshops :
- Demonstration of Batik, Tie & Dye, Block Print for short
Workshops term courses in B.D.Somani Fashion Institute, Mumbai
- Demonstration of "Creation out of Waste" at Sasmira and
COGF Mumbai
- Workshop on Leather work at CEPZ, Mumbai and Sophia
Shree Basant Kumar Somani Memorial Polytechnic,
Mumbai
- Workshop on "Tapestry" at Mayo College Girls’ School
Ajmer
- Conducting 3months course in "Nurturing Creativity in
Surface ornamentation" and Workshops on "Textile
Printing (Creation out of existing material)", Fabric Batik,
Macramé, Leather Batik, Tapestry, etc.
Projects :
- 2012 : Project on Warli Painting - Talasari - Dhanu
- 2012 : "Elevate Living" for Habitat Linen, Mumbai
- 2007 : Textured surface development & enhancement for different fabric and lifestyle accessories - Mumbai
- 2006 : Project on velvet with enhancement for Victoria Secret, USA
- 2006 : "A New look in3 dimensional fabrics" at Frankfurt Heimtextil
- 2005 : "Feel Royal" at Frankfort Heimtextil
- 2005 : "Art of lines on velvet" for Covington, USA
- 2004 : Project on kid's art form and products at Frankfurt Heimtextil
- 2003 : "Home with Egyptian and tribal art" at Frankfurt Heimtextil
- 1999 : Project on "Development of Poona Sarees "for Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India, at Weaver Service center Mumbai
- 1997 : "Fiber to Fabric" Project on Designer Tie, Scarf on Silk
- The above projects were through different companies - Dhanalaxmi Fabric Ltd., Chandni Textile, Progressive Enterprise, Vijaya Apparels, Oriental Seritech Ltd. (Tata enterprises), Eden Furnishing, Jindal Texofeb.
