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1960 Born in Ambala Haryana
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Education: |
Studied Fine Art at Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi 1980-85
Post Graduate( Dip ) Textile Design, 1981-82
BA(Hons) English Literature, Delhi University 1977-80 |
Awards and Scholarships: |
1985 AIFACS, New Delhi
1985 Commendation Certificate, College of Art Chandigarh
1986 Sahitya Kala Parishad, New Delhi
186-88 Cultural Scholarship, Ministry of Culture Govt. of India
1988 AIFACS, Golden Jubillee Show, New Delhi
1996-98 Junior Fellowship, Ministry of Culture Govt. Of India
2001 Charles Wallace India Trust Award, British Council New Delhi,
as Artist in Residence at Edinburgh Printmakers , Scotland.
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Solo Exhibitions : |
1995 Shridharani Gallery, New Delhi
1998 Display Gallery, New Delhi
1999 Shridharani Gallery, New Delhi and Gallery Alternatives, Gurgaon
2002 The Queens Gallery, British Council New Delhi and Art Alive New Delhi
2005 The Art Heritage, New Delhi |
Works published in Books and Catalogues :
2008 |
‘Dus Mahavidyas’ Ten Creative Forces
Publisher Mr Ravi Kumar, Exhibition conceived and curated by Mr Ravi Kumar,
Text by Shri Keshav Malik
‘Dus Mahavidyas’ Group Show of Ten Women Artists—Held at
Visual Arts Gallery,and Nvya Art Gallery New Delhi Nov 2008
Tao Art Gallery , Mumbai,Nov /Dec 2008
Time And Space Gallery, Bangalore, Jan 2009 |
2008 : |
‘Indian Art the New International Sensation’
Collectors Handbook, By Dr Alka Pande |
2005 : |
‘Cognizance’ The Art Heritage New Delhi, Solo Exhibition |
2002 : |
‘Silent Moments ‘ Art Alive Gallery New Delhi ,
Solo Exhibition Held at The Queens Gallery British Council New Delhi |
1999 : |
‘Subconscious Excavations, Gallery Alternatives Gurgaon,
Solo Exhibition held at the Shridharani Gallery New Delhi |
Group Exhibitions : |
1986 Indian Women Artists, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
1988 International Women Artists, AIFACS, New Delhi
1986 Bharat Bhavan Biennial, Bhopal
1986 Exhibition of Indian Women Artists organized by NGMA in Bulgaria NAD Poland
1981-98 Sahitya Kala Parishad Annual Art Exhibitions and AIFACS annual arts Exhibitions
1984-86 College of arts and Lalit Kala Akademi Chandigarh
1986 Graphics Workshop, Sahitya Kala Parishad , New Delhi
1994 Group Show of 14 artists, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
1994 Asia ExcellenceShow, Singapore
1995 “People for Animal “, Organised by Maneka Gandhi, New Delhi
1995 The Indian Beast, APPARAO galleries, Chennai
1997 Two person Show Shridharani Gallery New Delhi
1997 Gift for India, and International Exhibition , Organised By Sahmat New Delhi
1997 Delhi for Delhi, organized by Maneka Gandhi
1997 40th National Exhibition of Contemporary Art Lalit KALA Akademi Bangalore
1998 The Harmony Show, Organised By Relaince Industries
1999 Edge of the Century, Curated By Amit Mukhopadhaya , Art Konsult , New Delhi
1999 42nd National Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
1999 Gallery Alternatives, Gurgaon
1999 Art ana Cinema, Arushi Arts
2000 Art Folio, Chandigarh
2000 Combine Voices For the New Century
National Gallery of Modern Art New Delhi, Vis- a- Vis, Art Inc, New Delhi
2000 Contemporary Indian Women Artists Show, Gallery Freedom, New Delhi
2001 Christies, London, Auction of Asian Art
2001 “Kaleidoscope” Indian Contemporary Art, ISU Gallery, Singapore
2002 Gallery Karma, New Delhi
2003 Works in Mini Format, Garhi Artists Studios, New Delhi
2004 Indian Arts Circle Group Show, New Delhi
2004 Gallery Alternatives, Gurgaon
2004 Master Works from the Alkazi Collection, Art Heritage, New Delhi
2004 The Art Connection, British Council New Delhi, Birla Akademi of Fine Arts, Kolkatta
2004 All India Artists Camp at Patni Top Organised By the Jammu and Kashmir Akademi of Arts
2005 Opening Exhibition of Gallery Navya, New Delhi
2006 National Art Festival, Lalit Kala New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir Akademi
2006 Society of Scottish Artists (SSA) and Indian contemporary Artists Edinburgh Scotland
2007 Master Works from the Alkazi Collection, Art Heritage, New Delhi
2007 Independent India Ati Art Gallery and Alliance Frances New Delhi
2007 Times Of India Online Site
2007 Mystic Inspiration Online Site
2008 Art for the aged Auction Habiart Gallery
2008 Opening exhibition Epicentre Gurgaon.
2008 Dus Mahavidya ; Curated By Ravi Kumar,
Visual Arts Gallery New Delhi,
Nvya Art Gallery New Delhi, Tao Art Gallery Mumbai, Time and Space Bangalore
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Collections : |
Works in Major Private and public Collections, Including The National Gallery Of Modern Art New Delhi, Lalit Kala Akademi New Delhi, Society of Scotish artists for hospitals in Scotland, Oil India Limited, The Alkazi Collection Art HeritageNew Delhi, Gallery Alternatives, Gurgaon to name a few. |
Artist Statement 1
Subconscious Excavations : |
Nothing disappears without a trace -- Life’s experiences embedded within us are like special recordings of time that capture aspects of our journey through life. Tangible events inscribe themselves, leaving behind impressions. Abstraction helps me towards an integration of thought and spirit with the beauty in our everyday lives. Each image that emerges reaches out towards a truth - an intuitive understanding of the nature of reality. Though the truth constantly evades us, as if from behind a veil which empirically we cannot cross, yet, in that moment of abandon and romance with colour, texture and tone, the image created brings it out in its nakedness. The form loosens its surface tension and bursts at its seams setting free a plethora of experiences on to the space of the paper.
Abstract offers a space larger than life-- it gives space for everyone to enter. A friend once said when she came to my studio for the first time, “I enter the world of ‘life’ to ‘more life’, the threads I see in your works connect the two, and in the ‘truth’ of these lines I find answers to my questions.” Abstract allows for many journeys to come together.
The Journey of the line... It is the line for me which turns, twists, makes a wedge, engulfs space, is sometimes soft- feathery, sometimes strong, then creates a form, and also helps the form to burst at its seam, it may also be flat and broad as in a stroke- but is always a line. This line is infused with the energy in that moment of silence when I am one with my work, regardless of where that energy has come from. It disengages from my being, enters another medium- and begins to tell its own story .Creating another environment which is beyond my conscious imagination.
Inspiration -- From ‘Life’ and ‘Art’ itself. In life my reaction time to everything is almost instant. I can enjoy a moment for ‘itself’ which is liberating. Art is my respite- that place where I feel completely in control. Even when life has proved challenging, art has grounded me, this is where I am most complete. Art for me is a Divine energy. It is an energy that cleanses me and then leaves behind that work, that impression. I am just an instrument at that time. I relate to life through this creative energy- a life giving force which lets me live and tell my story. Even the dark depths become my richest source and the ‘void’ a place from which life is born again, there is hope!
For me ‘Art’ leads to a spiritual growth, it has its own life beyond that human quotient -- It doesn’t bind the viewer. It shows the way but doesn’t necessarily force you to follow it. It just remains there for you and gives you the freedom to choose the moment of response!
Memory becomes a part of my work--There is a part of my life in my younger days which I can relate to my present. I was a national level athlete in school- At that time, I could experience all the dramatic energy of a sport – that high strung energy, if you like. It was exhilarating. During the run, I would simply stop feeling the fatigue. My mind would switch off and euphoria would wash over me. After the finish line I would lie flat on the ground looking at the sky. At that moment, I would be one with myself. It was intoxicating because both my body and my mind were cut off and the only rush I felt, was the circulation of my blood that ‘life giving force.’
That energy or ‘self’-- has continued through my work. It is the same life giving force which epitomizes, hope, regeneration, and continuity, and in that silent moment of total surrender while I work, it is this that flows through it, contrasting tones and creating a drama ,bound together by a calm. |
Artist Statement 2
The Magical Kingdom : |
A space which I can freely enter, a space which exists within, a space which exists in all of us!
Here, the life giving force flowing in our veins exists without expectation only giving of itself as it is meant to do. No questions, no answers, only a beautiful movement, nurturing and valuing every moment of its existence a gift from God!
It is here that there is a direction for all movement, unhindered, free and flowing, in constant motion keeping with the constant motion of the world – energy that never stands still moving from one concentration to another. Paths cross but do not disturb one another, instead carry along with themselves in their own flow.
Each image is a chapter from within. Page upon page, every line, spec and tone is tied to my inner being, a reflection of my space within. Life’s experiences embedded here are like special recordings of time, not just in a mere transient mark or a trace which may fade away, but in a conviction and courage to live.
The line moves on with the pull of the current and the push of the wind, sometimes light, sometimes heavy, enclosing space, forming a delta of capillaries carrying the life giving force, crossing the crevices with painless ease. Like a pilgrim on a voyage, resplendent, aspiring, as a dancer, and finally nestling in the grove.
I thank the creator for this space, a gift to his children, where nothing else exists but protection and an unhindered forward movement.
Kavita Jaiswal |
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