Figurative in nature the paintings of Sharmi Chowdhury depict the complexities of human relationships that the artist presents from personal experiences. The artist is a passive observer of the scene she has created. Multiple perspectives, reminiscent of miniature paintings, have been used by Chowdhury very effectively in order to delineate various related events at different space and time. The use of theatrical backdrops adds drama to the overall composition.
Born in 1974, in Kolkata Chowdhury received her B.F.A in painting from Kala Bhavan, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan in 2003 and M.F.A in painting from M.S. University, Baroda in 2005. Chowdhury’s first solo show was at Sarjan Art Gallery, Baroda in 2005. In 2008 she had a solo show at Art Alive Gallery, New Delhi. She was also in a two person show at Hacienda Art Gallery in Mumbai; Chowdhury has participated in many group shows in India and Abroad. Among the most recent shows include ‘Emerging India’ organized by Art Alive Gallery in New Delhi at the Royal College of Art, London, UK. The Singapore art fair , Singapore, RL Fine Arts Gallery in New York, Birla Academy of Art & culture in Kolkata, Sarjan Art Gallery in Baroda, Art Consult in new Delhi, Mon Art Gallery, Kolkata, Akkriti Art Galary, Kolkata, Trends &Trivia at Hong Kong, SA Fine Arts at London, UK.
Chowdhury has been the reciepient of a number of prestegous awards some of these are, the ‘Kala Bhavan merit scholarship’ from Visva Bharti University in 1998-2002 the Nokia art award in 1998 and Camlin art award in 2003.
Chowdhury currently lives and works in Baroda, Gujrat.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Spotlight on Sharmi Chowdhury
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4 comments:
It is nice to learn more about the artists. I think I enjoy Sharmi Chowhury's work more now.
She's actually quite nice to talk t, if you get thechance to eet her, you should ask her about pigmentation, she always ahs something interesting to say about it.
I want to see the work by this artist it sounds nice.
I like how many of these articles give background information of the artist. Its very helpful when learning about their art.
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