Shelly Jyoti

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Born (1957-11-12) November 12, 1957 (age 66)
Rohtak, Haryana
NationalityIndian
EducationM.A in English with Americian Literature
Alma materPunjab University
Occupation
Websitewww.shellyjyoti.com

Shelly Jyoti (born November 12, 1957, Rohtak, Haryana) is a visual artist,, fashion designer, poet, and independent curator based in New Delhi, India. Her work intertwines visual art, Indian history, and societal issues, using iconography to reimagine historical events in the context of contemporary social and political concerns.

Biography

Jyoti's artistic repertoire delves into India's historical narratives, infusing them with modern interpretations to address prevalent societal issues. Her creations resonate deeply with Indian history and culture, offering fresh perspectives on historical events.[1][2][3] She has an MA in English with American Literature from Punjab University.[4]

Exhibitions

Throughout her career, Jyoti has presented her work in numerous prestigious exhibitions:

  • 2023 Indigo: The Blue Gold (retrospective 2009-23), Venue: South Asia Institute, Chicago, IL[5][6][7][8]
  • 2021 Epoch 2020: An Iconology of Time (virtual exhibition/webinar), Venue: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts[9][10][11]
  • 2019 Bound by duty: An idea of Swaraj and Collectiveness, Venues: Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai; India International Center, New Delhi; Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi[12][13][14]
  • 2018 Revisiting Gandhi: The Art of Shelly Jyoti (Retrospective 2009-2018), Venue: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi[15][16]
  • 2016 The Khadi March: Just Five Meters (Solo), Venues: National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore; Lalit Kala Akademi; Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi[17][18][19]
  • 2013 Salt:The Great March-(Solo show), Venues: Azad Bhavan Gallery, Indian Council of Cultural Relations, New Delhi; The Heritage Museum DakshinaChitra, Chennai; India International Centre, New Delhi; Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi[20][21]
  • 2009 Indigo: New works by Shelly Jyoti & Laura Kina Venues: Gandhi Memorial Centre, Washington DC, USA; Chicago Cultural Centre, Chicago IL, USA; Diana Lowenstein Gallery, Miami FL, USA; ArtXchange Gallery, Seattle WA, USA; Nehru Centre, Mumbai; Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi; ABS RedEarth Art Gallery, Baroda
  • 2009 Women Imaging Women: The study of female portraiture Venue: The State Street Gallery, Robert Morris University, Chicago, USA
  • 2008 Beyond Mithila: Exploring the Decorative Venues: Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, USA; Jamaat Art Gallery, Mumbai; India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
  • 2007 Lyrical Abstraction: A Room of/for Muses Venues: Experimental Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi; Welcome Art Gallery, Baroda, Gujarat

Work in the Parliament of India

In 2023, Shelly Jyoti's triptych titled "Charkha - the Wheels of Swavalamban" was prominently installed at the Shilp Gallery in the new Parliament House building in New Delhi. This art piece, featuring two charkhas, symbolizes unity and broad-based participation towards India's self-reliance, echoing Gandhian ideologies.[22][23][24]

Jyoti's contribution forms a part of a comprehensive thematic installation at the Shilp Gallery, showcasing works by over 350 artists from across India. This collective display is organized under eight themes, reflecting the diverse cultural tapestry of India.[25][26][27][28]

References

  1. ↑ "Stamped in history: Artist Shelly Jyoti's works have Ajrakh prints on khadi". Hindustan Times. 2016-10-15. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  2. ↑ Network, T. D. G. (2023-07-09). "SHELLY JYOTI'S ARTISTIC TRIBUTE TO THE CHARKHA COMES TO LIFE AT INDIA'S NEW PARLIAMENT HOUSE GALLERY". The Daily Guardian. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  3. ↑ "The ultimate Indian fashion statement?". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  4. ↑ "Shelly Jyoti - Indigo: The Blue Gold". South Asia Institute. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  5. ↑ Kirpal, Neha. "Darker shades of indigo". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  6. ↑ "Shelly Jyoti Unveils 'Indigo: The Blue Gold' Exhibition At South Asia Institute, Chicago". News18. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  7. ↑ "Shelly Jyoti and Laura Kina: Indigo". www.chicago.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  8. ↑ "Things to do in Chicago July 20-26: The Mix". Chicago Sun-Times. 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  9. ↑ "Traversing through metaphor of time via revisited art". Hindustan Times. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  10. ↑ Desk, NH Web (2021-10-28). "'Epoch 2020' by Shelly Jyoti brings forth the relevance of Gandhi in the present times". National Herald. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  11. ↑ Sunder, Kalpana. "The ultimate Indian fashion statement?". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  12. ↑ "An artistic inquiry into Gandhian ideology by Shelly Jyoti". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  13. ↑ Pioneer, The. "A better world". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  14. ↑ Tankha, Madhur (2019-09-18). "Shelly Jyoti: Beyond the call of duty". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  15. ↑ "New traditions: Influences & Inspirations in Indian Textiles, 1947-2017, in Jaipur". www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  16. ↑ "The Fabric of a Nation | Verve Magazine". www.vervemagazine.in. 2018-09-26. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  17. ↑ "Stamped in history: Artist Shelly Jyoti's works have Ajrakh prints on khadi". Hindustan Times. 2016-10-15. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  18. ↑ "Khadi: From symbol of India's freedom to fashion statement". Hindustan Times. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  19. ↑ "Yarn Bombing: Using the fine art of knitting and wrapping yarn for a cause". Hindustan Times. 2016-12-03. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  20. ↑ Khurana, Chanpreet (2014-09-04). "Reading the fine print". mint. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  21. ↑ "Salt: The Great March in Delhi NCR, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts | What's Hot". Whats Hot. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  22. ↑ "Know more about artistic tribute to charkha at India's new Parliament building". The Indian Express. 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  23. ↑ "In pictures: Works of over 350 craftspeople on display at new Parliament building gallery". The Indian Express. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  24. ↑ "New Parliament and Charkha: नए संसद भवन में लगा चरखा है स्वावलंबन का प्रतीक, 4500 साल पुरानी शिल्प कला अजरख से बने इस आर्ट वर्क के बारे में कितना जानते हैं आप?". Good News Today (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  25. ↑ S.Ravi (2023-07-05). "Artist Shelly Jyoti's works in Parliament fuses Gandhian thought with the New India vision". Indianarrative. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  26. ↑ Chauhan, Rohan (2023-05-31). "New Parliament building's opulent gallery". The Patriot. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  27. ↑ S.Ravi (2023-07-05). "Artist Shelly Jyoti's works in Parliament fuses Gandhian thought with the New India vision". Indianarrative. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  28. ↑ "Works of over 350 cratspeople on display at new Parliament building". The Indian Express. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-11-13.

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