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Through the graphic medium, he elaborately keeps translating his experiences of object, subject, people, cultures, customs and traditions, periods and circumstantial emotions, on the various pieces of plate in which l...
Through the graphic medium, he elaborately keeps translating his experiences of object, subject, people, cultures, customs and traditions, periods and circumstantial emotions, on the various pieces of plate in which lie his intricate thoughts. During this process, he confronts elements, which do not identify themselves until they start appearing on his plate.
He finds the entire process of printmaking extremely engaging and refreshing. He says, "I always tend to get deeply involved in it with great zeal. New works introduce me to novel new thoughts which, when celebrated through the medium of print on paper, form new relations, thus introducing me to a visual self-portrait which I was earlier unaware of.
"I realize that, whenever I express my thoughts through this technique, I begin to know myself better and self-realization becomes intense. Just as the image of a person, place or culture, reveals a clearer picture after a few more transactions, similarly I put the plate in the mordant after drawing on it, remaining curious of the results. Meanwhile, the graphic and mordant astonish me with a dialogue they seem to have with each other. It is this, which leads to self-satisfaction!"
For him, the accomplishment of self-portrayal becomes an integral part of self-realization, enabling to experience the emotional facets inside him, which change with time and circumstances. In this way he has attempted to project a complete picture of 'myself by including these reflections in my self-portraits.'
BIODATA
Through the graphic medium, he elaborately keeps translating his experiences of object, subject, people, cultures, customs and traditions, periods and circumstantial emotions, on the various pieces of plate in which lie his intricate thoughts. During this process, he confronts elements, which do not identify themselves until they start appearing on his plate.
He finds the entire process of printmaking extremely engaging and refreshing. He says, "I always tend to get deeply involved in it with great zeal. New works introduce me to novel new thoughts which, when celebrated through the medium of print on paper, form new relations, thus introducing me to a visual self-portrait which I was earlier unaware of.
"I realize that, whenever I express my thoughts through this technique, I begin to know myself better and self-realization becomes intense. Just as the image of a person, place or culture, reveals a clearer picture after a few more transactions, similarly I put the plate in the mordant after drawing on it, remaining curious of the results. Meanwhile, the graphic and mordant astonish me with a dialogue they seem to have with each other. It is this, which leads to self-satisfaction!"
For him, the accomplishment of self-portrayal becomes an integral part of self-realization, enabling to experience the emotional facets inside him, which change with time and circumstances. In this way he has attempted to project a complete picture of 'myself by including these reflections in my self-portraits.'
1998 Master of Fine Arts (Print Making), Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai
1996 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting), Rajasthan School of Art, Jaipur
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2010 'Kunwarji's Ground', Bose Pacia, Kolkata
2009 'Theatre of Libido', Space 355, Tokyo
2008 'Kunwarji's Fantasy', International Traveling Show at Keumsan Gallery, Seoul, Beijing, Tokyo
2008 'Asia Belt', and 'Kunwarji', Seoul International Print, Photo Art Fair-08,07, Hangaram Museum, Seoul Arts Centre, Korea
2007 ‘Crazy Stills’, Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA), Mumbai and The Gallery in Cork Street, London
2007 ‘Kunwarji’s Muses’, Articullate Gallery, Mumbai
2004 ‘Kunwarji on Paper’, Indian Habitat Center, New Delhi and Chennai, organized by Apparao Galleries
2003 ‘Modeling the Tattoo’, Jehangir Art Gallery, organized by Gallery Beyond, Mumbai
2002 ‘Flash Back’, Juneja Art Gallery, Jaipur
1999 ‘Parchaaiyan’, Prithvi Gallery, Mumbai and Juneja Art Gallery, Jaipur
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2011 'Icons in Our Midst', Artspeaks India, New Delhi
2010 'Three Painters', Nature Morte, New Delhi
2010 'A. SYCO', The Viewing Room, Mumbai
2010 'The Evolution of the Species', Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA), Mumbai
2010 'India Rising: Tradition Meets Modernity', presented by Ati Art Gallery at Varya, New Delhi
2008-09 'Nature of the City', Religare Arts Initiative, New Delhi
2008-09 'Popular Reality', The Stainless Gallery, New Delhi; Jam Jar, Dubai; Clark House, Mumbai
2008 'Moscow to Mumbai', Eugene Gallery, Seoul
2008 'The Sun Rises In The East: Contemporary Art From India', Kala Gallery / Galerie Christian Hosp, Austria
2008 'Indiavata', Gallery Sun Contemporary, Korea
2008 'Beyond Boundries', presented by Arushi Arts, New Delhi and Visual Arts, London at The Gallery in Cork Street, London
2008 'Live Wires', presented by Art Konsult & Mon Art Galerie at Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong
2008 1x1 Art Gallery, Dubai
2008 'Inside Out and Outside In', organized by Jaipur Virasat Foundation
2007 ‘Indian Color’, Keumsan Gallery, Seoul, Korea
2007 'Cool 5', Lansdown Gallery, Mumbai
2007 ‘The Art Expo 2007’, Birla Art International, Inc., New York
2006 ‘Hybrid Trend’, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul, organized by Seoul Art Centre and Lalit Kala Akademy, New Delhi
2006 ‘Rock’, Gallery Art Resource, Kitab Mahal, Mumbai
2006 ‘Impression of India’, organized by Pasel Art Gallery, Singapore
2006 ‘SpanDan- The Vibration’, Articullate Gallery, Mumbai
2005 ‘Present-Future’, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai
2005 ‘The Quotable Stencil-II’, Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai
2005 ‘Creative Collaboration’, Kitab Mahal, Mumbai
2005 ‘Color Therapy’, ITC’s Wills Lifestyle and Jamaat Art Gallery, Mumbai
2003 ‘Light Hearted’, Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai
2003 ‘Mumbai – Glasgow’, National and International Traveling Print Exhibition, Cymroza Art Gallery and British Council, Mumbai
2003 ‘IIFA Show’, Tao Art Gallery in association with Times Group and CNBC, Mumbai
2003 ‘A Transitions of Icons’, Kala Ghoda Art Festival, organized by Saffronart.com, Mumbai
2001 ‘Edinburgh International Festival’, Glasgow Print Studio Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland
2001 ‘Gallery –III’, Glasgow Print Studio, Scotland, UK
2001 ‘For Our Kids’, Stories of My Childhood, Jammat Art Gallery, Mumbai
2000 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
2000 ‘The Miniature Format Show’, Sant Tache Art Gallery, Mumbai
2000 ‘Graphic Expressions’, Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai
2000 ‘Print Exhibition’, Atelier-2221 Art Gallery, New Delhi
1997 ‘Colors of Rajasthan’, organized by Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur
PARTICIPATIONS
2011 'Take 2', Arushi Art Gallery, New Delhi
2009 'The Miniature Format Show', Sans Tache Gallery, Mumbai
2008 Singapore Art Fair presented by Gallery Sun Contemporary, Singapore
2008 ART HK-08 presented by Keumsan Gallery, Hong Kong
2008 KAIF-08 presented by Keumsan Gallery, South Korea
2008 'EnGendered', A South Asian Multidisciplinary Arts Festival, Lincoln Center, New York
2008 'Harvest 2008', organized by Arushi Arts at The Stainless Gallery, New Delhi
2008 Miniature Format Show, Sans Tache, Mumbai
2006, 98 Printmaking Workshop of the Senior Artist, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal
2005 National Graphic Workshop, West Zone Cultural Centre, Ministry of Culture, Udaipur
2005 ‘Tokyo International Mini-print Triennial 2005’, organized by Tama University
2003 Print Making Workshop, Rajasthan School of Art, Jaipur
2002 All India Print Making Workshop, organized by AFFA in collaboration with Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK), Jaipur
2002 Invitee at 10th Asian Art Biennale, Bangladesh
2001 Glasgow Print Studio, Scotland, UK
2000, 96 International Multimedia Print Making Workshop, J.J. School of Art, organized by British Council & Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai
2000 Viscosity Workshop organized, Raheja School of Art, Mumbai
1996 All India Painting Workshop, North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala
1995 Zonal Serigraphy Workshop, West Zone Culture Centre, Udaipur
2008 'Asia Belt', Seoul International Print, Photo Art Fair 2008 at Seoul Art Center, Korea
2004 Honorable Mention Award, 6th International Biennial of Print, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal
2002 Awarded by National Lalit Kala Akademy, New Delhi in 10th Kala Mela, Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy, Jaipur
2002, 1999 Co Merit Certificate, 5th & 4th Kochi International Triennial Exhibition of Prints, Kochi, Japanlors
2001 ‘Artist Residency’, at Glasgow Print Studio, Scotland, UK
2001 ‘Bendre - Husain Scholarship’, Bombay Art Society, Mumbai
2000 Scholarship by National Lalit Kala Akademy, New Delhi
2002, 1998 All India Award, Art Society of India, Mumbai
1999, 97 All India Award, South Central Zone Cultural Center (SCZCC), Nagpur
1998 State Award, Maharashtra
1998 State Award, Lalit Kala Academy, Rajasthan, Jaipur
1998, 97 Merit Scholarship, Lalit Kala Academy, Rajasthan, Jaipur
1998, 97 Annual Award, Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai
1997 All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS) New Delhi Scholarship on 50th yr. of Independence, Maharashtra