C Chandrashekara
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| Born | 10 March 1947 Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Kala Bhavan Ken School of Arts |
| Spouse(s) | Jayashankaramma |
| Children | Venkatesh C, Ambarish C, Yamuna C, Chinthan C |
Dr C Chandrashekara (born in 1947) is an Indian contemporary visual artist. His works have been exhibited in international exhibitions such as the Third Havana Biennial, Cuba in 1989 and have been featured in numerous public and private collections including the Lalit Kala Akademi, Kala Bhavan, NGMA[1] and Galerie De’Arts [2]. He has actively participated in the literary and social movements of Karnataka and held key positions in various institutions.[3]. He served as the Chairman of the Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy from 1995 to 1998. In 2012, he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in literature[4] by Mysore University for his contributions.
Life and career
Chandrashekara's journey in the art world began against the backdrop of his upbringing in a rural agricultural family in Bangalore. In 1973, he achieved his Diploma in drawing and painting and commenced his career as a drawing teacher at Bangalore City Corporation School. Subsequently, he pursued a Diploma in drawing and painting, followed by a master's course in arts in 1975 at Ken School of Arts, Bangalore. In 1980, he obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Graphic printmaking from Kala Bhavan. His artistic journey led him to explore various mediums, including graphic etchings and oil paintings, which he employed in his artistic endeavors throughout India.
In his initial days, he started drawing and painting using watercolor, postal colors, oil paint, and tempera. He then used digital prints, printmaking, and photography. He did etchings[5] applying intaglio techniques. He worked with lithography and serigraphy. In serigraphy, he used a foam binder with a pigmentation technique. Over the years he has adapted a wide range of media to his works.
Born into a society with hierarchies, he witnessed an unhealthy society all along. The contradictions and inequalities he witnessed manifested in many of his artworks including his series Stitch. He was called "Stitch Chandrashekara".[6] He was presented many awards and scholarships for his work and has participated in several major national and international exhibitions. He also curated several artist camps[7] across India organized by national and regional centers of Lalit Kala Akademi, Ken School of Art and SAARC.
Dr C Chandrashekara served as Dean of Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts, Mysore from 1989 to 1990. During 1993-94, he held the positions of Vice-President and General Secretary for the 4th and 5th Karnataka Kala Mela. He was a Member of the Executive Board of the South-Central Zone Cultural Centre in Nagpur and Tanjore, a Governing Council Member of Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts, Mysore, and a Member (1995-1997) of the National Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. From 1995 to 1998, he also served as Chairman of the Karnataka Lalit Kala Akademi. In the late 90s, he was appointed as a Member of the Board of Studies at Bangalore University and Kuvempu University. He was also empaneled as a judge[8] in the selection committee for the Karnataka State Film Awards 2011.
Awards
- 2018: Varnashilpi Venkatappa Award[9]
- 2018 Dr Babu Jagajeevanaram Award, Government of Karnataka
- 2016 Senior Artist Fellowship by Karnataka Lalita Kala Akademi
- 2014 Bodhi Vardhana Award[10]
- 2000 Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy Award
- 1999 Rajyotsava Award[11], Government of Karnataka
- 1999 Dr B R Ambdekar Award, Government of Karnataka
Shows
Throughout his artistic career, Dr C Chandrashekara has participated in both solo and group shows, as well as numerous national and international exhibitions.
Solo exhibitions
- 2011 Introspections, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore; Lalit Kala Academi, New Delhi; Corner House Gallery, Hyderabad; and Kala Academy, Goa[12]
- 2010 Image and Impression, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
- 2008 Golden Stitch, Bangalore, Mysore and Dharwad
- 1998 Paradox Series, Bangalore
- 1992 Satire Series, Ken School of Art, Bangalore
- 1980 Graphic exhibition, Kala Bhavan
Group Shows
- 2017: Perspectives of Karnataka Modern Art, NGMA, Bangalore[13]
- 1998: All India Art Exhibition celebrating Golden Jubilee of Independence, Renaissance art gallery, Bangalore
- 1984: Exhibition by Karnataka Artists, Sista’s Art Gallery, Bangalore
- 1983-84: Karnataka Kala Yatra in 25 centres across Karnataka
- 1981: Rhythm Artist Groups Exhibition, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bangalore
- 1980: Graphic Exhibition, Ramneel Art Gallery, Bangalore
- 1980: Graphic Exhibition, Ranu Mukarjee Art Gallery, Kolkata
- 1971: Vasantothsava Art Exhibition, Bangalore
National & International Exhibitions
- 2011: 9th International Biennial of Print-Art, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal
- 2011: 1st All India Digital Art Exhibition, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi
- 1998: All India Art Exhibition celebrating Golden Jubilee of Independence, Renaissance Art Gallery, Bangalore
- 1989: First International Biennial of Prints, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal
- 1989: International Havana Biennial Exhibition[14], Cuba
- 1988: Karnataka Utsav Exhibition, Manchester
- 1985-86: Festival of India[15], Graphic Exhibition, prominent galleries at California, New York, Los Angeles, Texas and Pennsylvania
- 1981, 82, 84, 87: National Lalit Kala Akademi, Annual Exhibitions, New Delhi
- 1972, 78 & 80: Karnataka Lalita Kala Akademi Annual Exhibitions, Bangalore
References
- ↑ National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore http://ngmaindia.gov.in/ Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ Gallery with a view https://issuu.com page 152 Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ An interview from 2012 Prajavani Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ Conferred honorary doctorates Times of India Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ On the life and works of Dr C Chandrashekara Published by Karnāṭaka Lalit Kala Akademi, 2004 pg. 29
- ↑ An interview from 2012 Prajavani Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ Bahuroopi workshop https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ State Film Award Selection Advisory Committee 2011 Prajavani News Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ Recipients of Varnashilpi Venkatappa Awards Government of Karnataka Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ Bodhivardhana Awards 2014 Prajavani News Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ Recipients of Rajyotsava Awards Government of Karnataka Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ Introspection – New Media Art The Navhind Times Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ Perspectives of Karnataka Modern Art exhibition Bangalore Mirror Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ The Third Havana Biennial 1989, Cuba https://www.afterall.org/ Retrieved 9 March 2023
- ↑ Festival of India July 12, 1984, Section C, Page 15 The New York Times Retrieved 9 March 2023
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