Education
MFA- Govt. College of Art, Chandigarh
BFA- School of Performing Arts & Creative Education, Delhi
10+2 Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun
ART
Currently pursuing a Masters course in Painting, at The Govt. College Of Art, Chandigarh, 2007
Selected by KHOJ International Artists’ Association for PEERS 2007 residency.
Attended and participated in the Wash Painting workshop by artist Sumannav, organised by Lalit Kala Academy, Chandigarh, 2007
Attended the International Conference ‘elective affinities, constitutive differences: contemporary art in asia’ presented by School of Arts & Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University and The Biennale Society, Delhi, March,2007
Participated in a Public Art project of artist Jasmine, which in turn was a part of the public art project of the Khoj Organisation, Delhi, 2006.
Recipent of 75% Scholarship at College, (for a period of 4 years). 2002-2006
Worked with school children at the J.G.International Shool. Ahmedabad, 2006 Made different types of face masks with various types of papers for the Annual Day Presentation.
A Group Show of paintings and sculptures ‘Sanjhe Rang’ at Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Delhi. August,2006
Participated in The Annual Art Exhibition of School of Performing Arts & Creative Education (SPACE). ’14Strokes’ held at Arpana Caur Art Gallery. Delhi, 2006
Participated in ‘Tsunami’ A Fund Raising Exhibition held at School of Performing Arts & Creative Education (SPACE).Delhi, 2005
College Study Tour of The Temples in Orissa & Bengal, 2005
Participated in regular exhibitions of ‘The Tree Art Gallery’ by K.P. Soman. Delhi, 2005. This gallery was a very interesting gallery, which was started by us, in the open, centred around a Tree. The works of art were hung from the tree and made available for the common man to see and enjoy in his surrounding, without him having to go to a formal gallery.
Won Certificate of Appreciation in All India Salute To Art, Visual Arts Contest, organized by Lease Plan (Fleet Management in Motion). Delhi, 2004
College Study Tour to Ajanta & Ellora Caves. Maharashtra, 2004
Participated in the Annual Art Exhibition of School of Performing Arts & Creative Education (SPACE). ‘Space Within Space’ at Lalit Kala Academy. Delhi, 2004
Curated and Participated in A Performance Art Show, “Off The 19th Milestone” Sponsored by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (bsnl). Dehradun, 2004. An entirely experimental show based on interaction with the particular space and the audience. This was done using various mediums such as body, sound and light. Ultimately we saw how the meaning of a space changes in relation to particular objects and how the space changes the meaning of those objects. Our interaction with space revealed in the broader context how we interact in life.
Participated in collaborative installation with Artist R.V.Sindhu at School of Performing Arts & Creative Education (SPACE). Delhi, 2004. We highlighted the view of nature from a particular window in a building. Materials used were ropes, cow dung and bamboo.
Co-curated and exhibited in a group show “Nuts?! Yes Nuts!” at the School of Performing Arts & Creative Education (SPACE). Delhi, 2003. In this show, as a generation of upcoming artists we questioned the notion of artists being thought and considered as “Nuts” ( crazy) and then drew similarities and made comparisons between being crazy nuts and the ground nuts that grow in a shell and ultimately make a break through in the world. For the show, we covered the entire ground space of the gallery with NUTS !!!
1 year Curatorial Study Programmed under Johny M. Laxman at School of Performing Art & Creative Education (SPACE). Delhi, 2003-2004
Was commissioned to paint for a Pub called ‘D’ Minor’. Delhi, 2002. Used neon Paints (glows in neon light) to paint the scene of a rock concert on the wall.
Winner of Ayesha Mayadas Kenny Scholarship for Creativity at Welham Girls’ School. Dehradun, 2001
Received School Color for Excellence in Co-curricular activities, 2002
2nd Solo Show of Paintings at the Annual show of Welham Girls’ School Founders’ Day Celebrations. Dehradun, 2001
1st Solo Show of Paintings at the Annual show of Welham Girls’ School Founders’ Day Celebrations. Dehradun, 2000
3rd prize in Clay Modeling at the All India Public Schools Cultural Festival. Ajmer, 2001
1st prize in Poster Making at the All India Public Schools Cultural Festival. Ajmer, 2001
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Awarded School Color for Excellence in Sports, 2002
Practiced Yoga for 8 years. Received certificates of Merit & Achievement. Showcased skills in Yoga Demonstrations on School Founder’s Day
Awarded the prestigious Dvitiyik Level Yoga Certificate (Grade A) from the Ramamani Iyenger Memorial Yoga Institute. Pune, 1998
Awarded the Prathmik Level Yoga Certificate (Grade A) from the Ramamani Iyenger Memorial Yoga Institute. Pune, 1998
Played Hockey for 5 years. Was a member of House and School hockey teams.
Won certificates of Merit and Achievement in School
Won laurels for School at a number of tournaments: the IPSC Hockey tournament, the Dehra Dun Council Schools tournament as well as District and State level tournaments.
Part of a gruelling month long training at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and earned Grade A . Uttarkashi, 2001
Took a 200 km arduous cycling tour, to places around Dehra Dun, 2001
Recipient of the prestigious IAYP Award (International Award for Young People), Silver Standard, 2001
Participated regularly in the Group Song Competitions held during the Annual Inter-House Music and Dance Competition.
Participated regularly in the Group Folk Dance Competitions held during the Annual Inter-House Music and Dance Competition.
Was on Board of the Wall Magazine(fortnightly), Chrysalis(yearly), News & Views and Kshitij as a member of the Creative Team.
Designed posters and brochures for plays, exhibitions, yoga demonstrations and various other school events.
ACADEMICS
Awarded certificates of Merit and Achievement every year.
Recipient of the prestigious Principal’s Award for All Round Excellence. 2002
Won the School Color for consistent good result in Academics
Name inscribed on the Golden Honour Roll for Achievement in academics
Associated with the Doon Youth Centre, an NGO which provides help and counselling to the youth