SANDARBH RESIDENCY / WORKSHOP

Ongoing Sandarbh Workshop / Residency 2010-2011

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15 days 3 Artist Residency Workshop

15 days 3 Artist Residency Workshop
At Partapur , Banswara-(Rajasthan)
Date-1 November to 15 November 2007
Bio-data
1.Sandip M. Pisalkar:
Address &.Contacts; Balaji Chowk (Bhiopura),Yavatamal.Tal.Dist.Yavatamal-445001(maharashtra) E-Mail;sandip_mpy@yahoo.com.Studying; M.A.Sculpture.Faculty of Fine Art.M.S.University Baroda.Awards; Bombay Art Exhibition 2006.Art Socity of India.2006 awards in Maharashtra State Art Exhibition.2005.Sir J.J.School of Art Annual Exhibition 2005,2004,2003.Particpation & Show ;Grop Show in Faculty of Fine Art 2006.Jahengir Art Gallery 2006.2005.Monsoon Show Bajaj Art Gallery.2005.Workshop;Ramkinkar Baij Centenary Nationl Interdiscplinary student's Workshop 07.
CHARANJIT SINGH DHIMAN
Born- 5th Feb. 1984

Qualification- B.F.A. From Chandigarh College of Art [Sculpture] under Panjab University 2006
Presently pursuing M.V.A. in sculpture in Faculty of Fine Art, M.S.U, Baroda.

Awards- Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy merit award 2005
1st Prize in all India exhibitions of Fine Arts. [Shimla] 2006
1st Prize [clay modeling] in youth festival, organized by Punjab
University, 2003

Participation- Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy 2004,2005.
Annual Art exhibitions of Govt. college of art, chandigarh in 2003,04,05,06.
Fine Arts Academy, Amritsar 2006
Annual exhibition organized by Dhoomimal gallery [Delhi] in 2006.

Workshops- Ramkinker Baij Centenary National Interdisciplinary Students
Workshop at Kala Bhavana, Santiniketan in 2007.
One-day clay modeling workshop in Govt. College of Architecture, 2005

Address- Charanjit Singh Dhiman
S/o Sr. Didar Singh Dhiman
MVA 2nd[Sculpture]
M.S. University. Vadodara, Gujrat



3.MEDHA PRABHAKAR SATPALKAR
G.D. Art (Drawing and Painting), 1992 from Raheja School of Art, Mumbai.
Specialized in Graphics.

Solo Exhibition
• Sharan Apparao Art Gallery – Mumbai- 2002.
• Curated by Dr.Hans Mathews at Sista’s Art Gallery, Bangalore- 1998.
Dual Exhibition
• “Murmuring Purple” At Cymroza Art Gallery with Eleena Banik - 2005

Group Exhibitions
• “Mindscape” – curate by Apparao Gallery – New Delhi - 2007
• “Paper Boats on the Sea” – Curated by Suresh Jayaram, 1, Shanti Road, Bangalore. 2006
• “Sacred Garden” – at Triveni Art Gallery – New Delhi -2006
• .Miniature format show, Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai 2004
• Abstractionist from Bombay, at Bajaj Art Gallery- 2003
• “Chhap” Print Show at Hermitage Art Gallery- 2002
• An Exhibition for earthquake relief funds at NGMA, Mumbai – 2001.
• “Art fest 2001” under Guild Art Gallery, Kalaghoda, Mumbai –2001.
• “ Printmakers from India” (travel show) organized by the Glasgow Print Studio in collaboration with the Scottish Art Academy of Asian Art, Glasgow –2000.
• “Poster Show” at The Fine Art Company, Mumbai- 2000.
• ‘Time and Space’ Group show at Bangalore.
• Birla Art Academy Annual show, Mumbai –1998.
• “Correspondence 98” in Kalavithi Art Gallery, Ahmedabad- 1998.
• Group Shows at Art Plaza, Mumbai- 1992-96.
• The Bombay Art Society of India Exhibition, Mumbai-1992.
Scholarships
• National Scholarship under Human Resources Development, Ministry of Culture, India – 1998- 2000.
• Junior Fellowship from Cultural Ministry – Govt. of India – 2002 – 2004.
Workshops Attended
• Participated in art camp at Hampi organized by Jindal Group. -2007
• MTDC art camp at Ganpatiphule – Ratnagiri - 2007
• Paper making workshop at Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow- 2000.
• Serigraphy workshop organized by the West Zone Culture Centre, Udaipur, Rajasthan. -1998
Awards and Achievements
• Invited to work at Glasgow Print, Glasgow, U.K –2000.
• Artist in Residence, Kanoria Centre for Arts, Ahmedabad – 1996-97.
• Awarded for best abstract painting at the year – Bombay Art Society- 2003
Experience
• Co-ordinated art exhibition at Milan in Namaste India Festival for Italian Consulate - 2005
• Gallery co-ordinator ; The nature of the job involved curating and management of art exhibitions for the gallery; Dec 2001 to Aug 2003.
• Artist in Residence- Kanoria Centre of Art 1996-97 (Print making & Paper making), Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• Artist in Residence – West Zone Cultural Centre 1998 (Print making and Paper making) Udaipur, Rajasthan.
• Artist in Residence – Glasgow Print Studio, U.K. June 2000- September 2000

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Work in Collection
India and abroad.
Residence:
4, Parvati Niwas, Dattapada cross road no. 1,
Borivali (East), Mumbai 400 066,
Email:medhasat@indiatimes.com

10 Days 10 artists residency workshop

16th November 2007 – 25th November 2007
( 10 Days 10 artists residency workshop.)

Participating Artists
1.Baptist Coelho
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Name: Baptist J. Coelho
Date of Birth: 27th January 1977
Address: B/10 King’s Corner, L. J. Road, Mahim, Mumbai – 400016. INDIA.

e-mail: baptistc27@rediffmail.com, baptistc27@hotmail.com

Professional Qualifications:

Postgraduate: Master of Arts (MA)
Year: 2006 (1 year, Full Time)
Grade: Distinction
University: Birmingham Institute of Art & Design (BIAD)
University of Central England in Birmingham, UK

Certificate: Photography
Year: 2001 (1 year, Part Time)
Grade: I
College: L. S. Raheja School of Art, Bandra - INDIA

Diploma: Advertising & Public Relations
Year: 1999 (1 year, Part Time)
Grade: I
College: K. C. College of Management Studies, Churchgate - INDIA

Diploma: Applied Art
Year: 1997 (3 years Full Time)
Grade: II
College: L. S. Raheja School of Art, Worli - INDIA

Solo Presentations:
2006: air(edge)air BIAD Gallery, UK.

Group Participation:
2008: Click! Contemporary Photography in India Vadehra Art Gallery, Delhi. Curated by Sunil Gupta & Radhika Singh. (forth coming)
2007: Urban Changes Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai. Curated by Andrea Kuenzig (forth coming)
2007: Autoportraits - Queering The Lens The Attic, Delhi. Curated by Sunil Gupta
2007: The Peace Project Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Colorado. Curated by Judy Hussie-Taylor

Projects & Workshops:
2007: Video-Art Editing Workshop Open Circle, Mumbai
2007: Urban Changes Workshop Goethe-Institut, Mumbai
2007-08: Mumbai-Berlin Resources of Public Space Open Circle, Mumbai & Skulpturenpark Berlin_Zentrum, Berlin (currently working)

Awards:
2007: Promising Artist Award by ART India and the Visual Arts Gallery (India Habitat Centre), India
2007: Shortlisted for Emerging Artist Award by Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art (FICA), India
Awards (Cont):
2006: Johnson Prize Fund by BIAD, UK
2001: Best Photos of 2001 by The Times Journal of Photography, India
2001: Hot Shots - Architecture by The Times Journal of Photography, India
Won various awards for art/academics in school and college.

Publications:
2001: Best Photos of 2001 The Times Journal of Photography, India
2001: Hot Shots - Architecture The Times Journal of Photography, India

Talks:
2007: École Mondiale World School, Mumbai
2006: BIAD, UK

medium:
Video, Sound and Architectural Installations, Photography, Objects, Sculpture, Public-Art, Performance, Collage, Wall Drawings and Site-specific work.

Links:
http://mumbai-berlin-public-art-projects.blogspot.com/
http://www.trekearth.com/members/baptistc27/

2.BIO-DATA.

NAME : MAKRANI MANSOOR IRSHAD
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Contact Address : C-6,Amin park,Nr.Patrakar Crossings,Tandalja Rd, Baroda.Gujarat
email : macroni78@gmail.com, macroni_78@yahoo.co.in
Qualifications : Bachelors of Visual Arts-2001-20002
Masters of Visual Arts-2003-2004
from Faculty of Fine Arts,M.S.UNIVERSITY,
Baroda,Gujarat

3.Name- RAHUL JAIN
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Qualification –Appearing B.V.A. (final year)
Fine arts faculty,Maharaja Sayajirao University,Baroda,

Experience- Worked as an Assistant Director in PERSEPT PICTOR CO. in Mumbai (2 months)

Currently working as a freelance photographer in Baroda.

Present address- 35, M.A. hall, university boys’ hostel,
M.S. University Pratapganj, Baroda, Gujarat

Permanent address- 8, Mitr Nagar Colony, Chopaty Area,
Jaora, Dist- Ratlam (M.P.)
E mail ID- rahulorra@yahoo.co.in, rahulorra@gmail.com

4. Koumudi Patil

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Date of birth 19-02-1981
• Address for correspondence Faculty, Design Program, IIT, Kanpur, Kanpur, India-208016
• Permanent address Simla house,Jaysingpur,Distt- Kolhapur,
Maharashtra-416106
• Email Id kppatil@iitk.ac.in, koumudi@gmail.com

Educational qualifications
•Ist class first in Masters of Fine Arts (department of painting) at Kala Bhawan, Shantiniketan.
•BFA from Sir JJ school of art, Mumbai.(first class)
•Pursuing B.Com from IGNOU
•HSSC with distinction in arts from Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule college, Goa
•SSC with distinction from Presentation Convent, Goa.
•Passed the UGC, NET exams for Lectureship scheduled on 26th December 2004
Work experience/ Projects
•Working as a Faculty in the Design program and HSS at IIT, Kanpur
•Working on a participatory art and media project with 40 Tibtean Refugee children in Ladakh.
•Invited for a six month residential programme at Kanoria center of arts, Ahmedabad.
•Designed and executed the ‘Mirror Amdavad’ public art fellowship for Drishti Media Collective, Ahmedabad
•Participated in a project with Sheilagh Jevons from UK, at Calcutta called ‘The woman on the edge of time’.
•Conceptualized and designed ‘Ahmedabadi Encounters’ 05’, a city based interdisciplinary public art event in Ahmedabad which included professionals from NID, CEPT, Darpana, EMRC etc.
•Designed two Light installations for Nandan mela, Shantiniketan.
•Designed the interiors of Ananad Niketan school, Kolhapur.
•Designed outdoor sculptures for ‘The Gandhinagar international public school’.
•Designed the mural for CGC, JJ hospital, Mumbai.
•Invited for artists workshop at TISB, Bangalore and Pathways International, Delhi to interact and work along with IG and IB students.
•Worked on 2 assignments with Saffron.com, Mumbai as an art researcher.

Awards/scholarships/Exhibitions
•Participated in the international exhibition titled ‘Satyagraha’ between India and South Africa . This exhibition was inaugurated by the President of India- Mr. Abdul Kalam.
•Video installation screened at the International film festival ‘Experimenta-2007’
•Painting selected for international exhibition in Japan.
•Highly commendable award for the painting at the annual exhibition at Sir JJ School of art.
•Merit scholarship of Kala Bhavan , Shantiniketan
•Participated in Kala Ghoda art festival in Mumbai.
•Participated in a group show at Lakeeren art gallery, Bangalore

Research papers and seminars
•Worked under Prof. Paul Kohli for the dissertation titled ‘Energy in art', 2002
•Worked under Prof. Nanadadulal Mukherjee and Mr.Anshuman Das Gupta for the paper titled ‘The notion of process in art’, 2002-04. The Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkatta has included this paper, in their permanent collection.
•Presented a paper in the syllabus seminar held at Kala Bhawan, Shantiniketan on the changes required in the syllabus pattern and the education impartment system of art in the college.

Represented SIR J.J School of arts at the national seminar cum workshop held in Delhi College of arts.

5.Shishir Thapa
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BIO DATA
Name: Sisir Thapa
Birth: 7 / 11 / 1981,
Arithang, Gangtok, Sikkim.
Qualifications:
- 1998, ICSE, T.N.Academy, Gangtok, Sikkim
- 2000, I.S.C. Exams, T.N.Academy, Gangtok, Sikkim,
- 2005, B.F.A, Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan,
- 2007, M.F.A, Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati,

Exhibitions:
- 1999 November, “Abhiwyakti”, Group Exhibition, S.S.P, Gangtok, Sikkim,
- 2003 August, “Arnya”, Group Exhibition, Srijone Art Gallery, Bardwan,
- 2003 February, “Rib Rib”, an out door collective effort, Santiniketan,
- 2004, Group exhibition of all Sikkim Artists, Jorthang, Sikkim,
- 2005 – 2006, Annual exhibition, Nandan Gallery, Santiniketan,
- 2005 May, Group exhibition, Shillong, Meghalaya,
- 2006 January, Annual Exhibition, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata,
- 2006 March, “Octave”, Northeastern festival, Delhi,
- 2006,2007, Exhibition of sculptures, Nandan, Santiniketan,
- 2007 July Group Exhibition “Pratiti” Samakal Gallery, Kolkata
Scholarships:

- 2002 to 2006 Merit Scholarship, Kalabhavana,
Visva Bharati, Santiniketan,
- 2005 Scholarship for young artists in different cultural fields,
Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India,
- 2006, Ramkinkar Book Award, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan,

Workshops:

- 2005, 06, 07 dokra workshop, Kala Bhavana, Santiniketan
- 2004, all India Painters workshop, Gangtok, Organized by the Regional Lalit Kala Kendra, Kolkata,
- 2005 May, Shillong, Organized by Riti Academy of Visual Arts,
- 2005, All India Art Camp, Gangtok, organized by Lalit Kala Kendra, Delhi in collaboration with Govt. of Sikkim,
- 2006 October, Interactive out door sculptures, I.I.T. Kanpur,

Exchange programme:

- 2003 October – December, Students exchange programme, Ecole De Beaux Arts, Lemans, France.

Contacts:
Sisir_thapa@rediffmail.com
sisirsin@gmail.com








6.Anu Agrawal


7.Barbara Ash

Please visit at :- www.barbaraash.co.uk

8.Rji Arakkal


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9. Malvika Mankotia



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NAME: Malvika Mankotia



Email: malvika.m@gmail.com


EDUCATION:
•Masters in Visual Arts, (2003-2005), Painting dep’t. Faculty Of Fine Arts,MS.University, Baroda

Majored in (practical): Painting
Carried out an in depth study of:
Philosophy of Art Western& Indian
World Art History
Indian Art History


Dissertation: Sublime & the Fourth Dimension-An Artist’s Interrogation

•Bachelors in Visual Arts (2000-2003) Painting Dep’t., Faculty Of Fine Arts,MS University, Baroda Majored in (practical):
Color design
Drawing
Photography
Introductory Study Of:
History of Art (Western)
Oriental Art (Chinese& Japanese)
Indian Art
Western Aesthetics

SCHOOL: Army Public School, Dagshai (H.P.)

EXHIBITIONS:

•South East Asian Multi Media Exhibition, 2005, DURBAN
•China Folklore International Photography Exhibition, BEJING 2004-2005
•7th Camil Regional Exhibition, Mumbai
•Group Show Sarjan Art Gallery, 2004-2005
•Gujarat Lalit Kala Exhibition, 2003-2004,Ahemdabad
•Group Show, Trisha Art Gallery, 2003-2004

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:

•KHOJ, PEERS 2005(Video Installation), New Delhi
•Photo-Realism (Painting), conducted by the Painting Dep’t. MSU, Baroda
•Graffiti Workshop (Conducted by a New York Based Artist)
At the Painting Dep’t of MSU, Baroda
•Water Color Workshop, Baroda
•Enamel Workshop (along with artists like Rini Dhumal, Bhupen Khakar& B.V.Suresh etc.)
•Conservation of oil paintings, conducted by the Museum society of Mumbai at formerly Prince of Wales Museum of Western India.2007

WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED:

•Drawing workshop, Higher Secondary School, Walwanda, Distt. Wada, 2007
•Photogram workshop, Krishnamurthy Foundation, Sayadri School, 2007.


10. Sidhu RV
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R.V Sindhu

Date of Birth 29.07.1973
Place of Birth Kerala

Qualification
Master in Fine Arts (Sculpture- Metal casting & Mix Media), from Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University in the year 1997.

Exhibitions

I have participated in many of the exhibition and group shows at National and International level. Participated in workshops and slide shows.

Studio
B-84, S-II, Ramprastha Colony,
Ghaziabad
Pin 201011
Uttar Pradesh
e-mail: rvsindhurajiv@rediffmail.com

one month 3 artists Residency

Date - 20 November to 20 December 2007
At partapur- (Vagad) - Banswara (Rajasthan)

1. DEVANG MADHUSUDAN ANGLAY
16, Sunrise Co.Op.Hsg.Soc.,
Nr. Vastrapur Lake, Bodakdev,
Ahmedabad-380054
Gujarat, INDIA

E-mail: danglay@gmail.com

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EDUCATION-B.F.A. Sculpture April 1997, Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Saiyajirao University,
Baroda, India.
-M.F.A. Sculpture April 1999, Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Saiyajirao University,
Baroda, India.


UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TEST
ELIGIBILITY FOR LECTURESHIP

JUNE 1999, Subject: VISUAL ART
Certificate No. A 0012944

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

-Resident Artist, MAEER Maharashtra Institute of Technology, August 2006-December
2006, Pune Maharashtra, India.
-Visiting Faculty, Center for Environment Planning & Technology, 5th December 2005 to
31st March 2006, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
-Visiting Faculty, National Institute of Design, September 2005, Ahmedabad, Gujarat,
India.
-Visiting Faculty, Center for Environment, Planning & Technology, 28th June 2005 to
15th October 2005, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
-Art Teacher, Woodstock School, July 2003 to December 2004, Mussorie, Uttaranchal,
India.
-Sculpture Elective, at the Center of Environment, Planning & Technology, 10th December 2002 to 4th April 2003, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
-Terracotta workshop at Kanoria Center for Arts, 6th January 2003 to 16th January 2003,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
-Visiting Faculty “Figure drawing for the students of (FDIT) Department of Fashion
Design information technology, February and March 2002, NIFT Gandhinagar, Gujarat,
India.
-Foundation workshop class at the Kanoria center of Arts, January 2002, Ahmedabad,
Gujarat, India.
-Sculpture & Printmaking Workshop with the Accessory Design students at
NIFT(National Institute of fashion Technology) November 2001, Gandhinagar, Gujarat,
India.
-Terracotta workshop at Kanoria Center for Arts, November 2001, Ahmedabad, Gujarat,
India.
-Conducted a week long Sculpture workshop with the students at Center for
Environment, Planning & Technology, January 2000, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

FELLOWSHIP-Junior Research Fellowship, Dept. of Culture (H.R.D.) Govt. of India, Dec.1998 to Dec.2000.

SCHOLARSHIP-Studio Space at the Kanoria Centre for Arts,Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, from 1st July 2001 to March 2002.
-Chautauqua Summer Schools Program, June-August 2002 at Chautauqua School of Arts, Chautauqua, NY 14722, U.S.A.
-Artist’s Residency at the Vermont Studio Center, April 2007, Johnson Vermont, U.S.A.

WORKSHOPS/CAMP:-Participant at Rashtriya Kala Kendra in the “KALA UTSAV”An Art Festival between 12th and 21st Dec.2002 at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
-Participation in Panchmarhi Camp II, Madhya Pradesh, In November, 2005
-Participation ‘Sandarbh’ Workshop, Pratapur-Banswara, Rajasthan, India November 2006
-Worked at the Ceramic studio at Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal M.P. Nov.-Dec.1996.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS- “GARB AGE” 8th Dec. to 13th Dec. 2002, Contemporary Art gallery, Ahmedabad.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS- “Fifty years of Independence” August 15th 1997, Dept. of Fine Arts Gallery, Baroda, Gujarat.
- “ROOT’S 2000” – An Art Festival 22nd February 2000, School of Architecture, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- “Art for Prabhat” – Society of Child Development, New Delhi, Arpana Fine Arts Gallery, 12th October 2001.
- “Images on Images” – Kanoria Centre for Arts, Ahmedabad, 10th February 2002.
- Chautauqua Summer Schools Students Show 2002,Gallery Logan, Chautauqua, NY State.
- “Voices against Violence” 2nd October 2002,Dept. of Fine Arts gallery, M.S.University Baroda, Gujarat.
- “AURACLE”, a process based Installation artwork,February 22nd 2003, KCA, Ahmedabad.
- Gallery Om, 15th march 2003, New Delhi.
- “GARB AGE” 8th Dec. to 13th Dec. 2002, Contemporary Art gallery, Ahmedabad.
- Panchmarhi Camps I & II, 28th February – 3rd March 2006,LANXESS ABS Gallery, Baroda


2.SHREYAS KESHAV KARLE,


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born on 1st August 1981,
currently pursuing his M.V.A (part two) in Visual arts at the M.S.University, Baroda in the discipline of painting.
Has done G.D.FineArts from L.S.Raheja School of Art, Bandra, Mumbai (3rd in Maharashtra) in 2002.

A recipient of the K.K.Hebber Art Foundation Award for painting at the Jehangir Art Gallery
in 2002.
A recipient of Senior Scholarship in the discipline of painting from LALIT KALA AKADEMI 2005-06.

Was selected for Europe art tour (2004) by Camlin Art Foundation (Professional Category).
Has participated in “Sandarbh” - Site Specific workshop in Paratapur, Rajasthan, conducted by Chintan Upadhyay in 2006.

Has participated in a slide show presentation at the Haffkine Institute on a Topic (Art and Artist and Science and Scientist) in 2002.

Conducted workshops in painting at the L.S.Raheja School of Arts,Bandra, Mumbai, at Sai Chitra Kala School, Pune, and at SPSMBH College of Architecture, Kolhapur.
Conducted a slide show, ‘Image and sound’ on Indian and western artist at L.S. Raheja school of Arts for diploma painting in 2006.
Conducted workshop for slum children organized by SAHAJ Foundation (Baroda) in 2006.
Had organized a site-specific workshop “Sandarbh” in Baroda, M.S.U. Fine Arts Faculty, 2007.

Had a group show at Jehangir Art Gallery, 2007.

He has participated in various group shows like “ Canvas for a Cause”, N.G.M.A, Mumbai in 2005, “ The Harmony Show”, Nehru Centre, Mumbai in 2004, show of two artists conducted by Gallery Beyond at Artists Centre, Mumbai in 2004, Monsoon Show at the Jehangir Art Gallery in 2003, at the Kalakhoda Art Festival in 2002 and many others.

Has also done his post diploma in Indian Aesthetics from Mumbai University.

Email: karle.shreyas@gmail.com

 3.HEMALI R. BHUTA

Hemali Bhuta, currently pursuing her m.v.a part1 ( post diploma, painting) at the M.S.U., Baroda. She has done her diploma (G.D. ART) in Fine Arts( painting) from L.S.Raheja School of Art, Mumbai in 2003. She also holds a Diploma in Interior Designing and Decorations from Sophia College in 1997. She has done a certificate course in Weaving, Dyeing and Printing at Weavers’ Service Centre, Mumbai in 2006. She is a recipient of the Senior Scholarship from Lalit Kala Akademi for the year 2004-05. She was awarded the AIFACS Society Prize for Painting in the students category at the Bombay Art Society in the year 2003. She has participated in various group shows like “Canvas For A Cause”, N.G.M.A., Mumbai in 2005, “The Harmony Show” , Nehru Centre, Mumbai in 2004, Exhibition of two, curated by Gallery Beyond at Artists Centre, Mumbai in 2004, “Kal Aaj aur Kal” , Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai in 2003, “Monsoon Show”, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai in 2003, “Amurt” , Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai in 2003, Women’s Show “Shakti”, Hacienda Gallery, Mumbai in 2002. She was one of the participating artists at a video editing workshop conducted by Open Circle, mumbai. Have conducted workshops in painting at L S Raheja School of Art, Bandra, Mumbai, Sai Chitra Kala School, Pune, SPSMBH College of Architecture, Kolhapur. Works are in private collections in India and abroad. The artist lives and works in Mumbai.                                                             Email - hemali.bhuta@gmail.com