Researcher and Mixed Media Artist
Delve into Stepwells with my Art
As an artist, I am currently exploring stepwells in India through my mixed media art. This approach allows me to capture the essence of these historic structures in a unique and creative way, by incorporating various materials and techniques such as painting, drawing, photography, and collage. I have been fascinated with stepwells for some time now, as they are not commonly found in other parts of the world and represent a unique aspect of India's rich cultural heritage and architectural wonders. Through my exploration and artistic interpretation of stepwells, I hope to shed light on lesser-known aspects of India's history and culture and bring attention to the need for their preservation. By offering a fresh perspective on stepwells through my mixed media art, I hope to inspire viewers to appreciate these structures in a new and meaningful way and encourage them to explore India's diverse cultural offerings. For me, this artistic journey is not only about creating visually stunning pieces, but also about telling a story and sharing the beauty and depth of India's stepwells with others.
MY STORY
I am mostly a self-taught upcoming emerging artist of India. The three words that describe my art in brief are Culture, Traditions and Spirituality. I am fascinated by the ancient culture of my motherland – India, which has a history spanning thousands of years and this along with the traditions of this land forms the basis of my art. This connects me with my roots and gives me a sense of belonging.
I am a Chartered Accountant by profession and after over twenty years of teaching Finance, I decided to dedicate my life in the pursuit of my passion - visual arts. I had enrolled for Fine arts course on weekends and learned water colours from Artist Milind Mulick and other masters of art. I tried my hands in traditional and tribal arts of India like Warli, Madhubani and Pichwai painting under the masters of those arts. The soulful and meditative arts like Mandalas and Zentangles mesmerized me and enriched my soul.
My professional art interest started when I signed up for membership for Art NextLevel with Sergio Gomez, an international artist based in Chicago, USA. During the pandemic I started working on my series titled "Nostalgia Rajasthan." My art and story in this new painting series is about the artistic people of this land, the art found in the rural areas, in their attire, architecture, bazaars and rituals. The rich traditions, friendly people and the delicious cuisine inspired me to create these art works.
During the Ganpati festival of 2021 saw me release a series titled: 'Suddhi Vinayaka' where I have used Lord Ganesha as a protagonist to help us fight the evils of all kinds of pollution like Air, Noise and others and he also asks us to 'Beware of Fake news'. I released another body of works titled "Cosmic Connections" about my study of patterns of nature in December 2021.
In the month of March 2022, saw me coming up with my first Solo Art Exhibition at Malaga, Spain at MUSEO EI MOLINO where 15 of my paintings were exhibited.
I also had a group show with Akrutee group of artists at Balgandharav Pune on the occasion of International Women's Day of 2022; the proceeds of sale of paintings went for an NGO. I participated in a Group show at the Taj Art Gallery, Mumbai in November,2022. In March 2023, I took part in an International Group show at the Entertainment Society, Panjim Goa. I participated in a group show in May 2023 at the Raja Ravi Verma Art Gallery, curated by Ajay Chandak. (Press: "ELEGANZ”: 31 Self-taught artists present International Group Art Exhibition at Pune - Chinha Art News)
I am currently working on a new series titled "Descent into India's Incredible Stepwells of India' and will be releasing a new body of works in the year 2024. I am travelling to different parts of India to have a firsthand information about these ancient structures and research extensively on my art project. Come, explore with me the world of Stepwells through my mixed media art.
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BIOGRAPHICAL
INFORMATION
Rashmi Ghosh, a Chartered Accountant by profession, transitioned from a successful career in finance to pursue her lifelong passion for visual arts, accumulating over two decades of experience in teaching. Having undertaken a Fine Arts course during weekends, she received instruction in watercolors from renowned artist Milind Mullick and other masters of the art.
An emerging artist poised to launch her art career; Rashmi has already left a notable mark on the art scene. Her artistic endeavors have been showcased in over ten group exhibitions across India, an International Solo Show in Malaga, Spain, and the International Virtual Art Exhibition titled "Opening," curated by Sergio Gomez in Florida, USA.
Presently, Rashmi's artistry is on display at The India Art Architecture and Design Biennale 2023 at the Red Fort, Delhi, curated by Vikramjit Singh Rooprai and Dr. Abira Bhattacharya. This exhibition, a flagship project by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, features four works from her series "Descent into India’s Incredible Stepwells."
Her professional art journey commenced with her membership in ArtNext Level, led by Sergio Gomez. She was subsequently selected for a two-year mentorship program, Emerging Indian Artists, from 2019 to 2022, under the auspices of Kalanirvana International Art Center.
Currently engrossed in a research-based art project titled "Descent into India’s Incredible Stepwells," Rashmi is preparing for a Solo Art Exhibition scheduled for 2024 in Pune, Maharashtra—her native city. This exhibition will be curated by Nalini Malaviya. Notably, Rashmi is collaborating with Bharatnatyam dancer Veena Bhatt on this project, exploring the essence of hymns to rivers through classical dance forms of India.
Curriculum Vitae
Visual Artist of India with passion for Culture, Traditions and Spirituality
EXHIBITIONS:
GROUP SHOWS:
NOV 2018 – GROUP SHOW AT BALGANDHARVA, PUNE, CURATED BY TEJASHREE KANVALIKAR
DEC 2018 – GROUP SHOW AT RAJA RAVI VERMA ART GALLERY, PUNE CURATED BY VATSALA PANDEY
JAN 2019 – GROUP SHOW AT MUMBAI ART FESTIVAL, WORLI, MUMBAI.
MAR 2019 – GROUP SHOW TITLED ‘’MINI IS BEAUTIFUL’’ CURATED BY TEJASHREE KANVALIKAR AT PUNE
JUNE 2019 – GROUP SHOW AT RAJA RAVI VERMA ART GALLERY, PUNE CURATED BY VATSALA PANDEY
OCT 2019 – GROUP SHOW AT DD NEROY ART GALLERY, MUMBAI
DEC 2019 – GROUP SHOW AT THE PUNE ART FESTIVAL
MAR 2022 – GROUP SHOW WITH AKRUTEE AT BALGANDHARAV, PUNE
OCT 2022 – GROUP SHOW WITH SPANDAN AT TAJ ART GALLERY, TAJ MAHAL PALACE HOTEL, MUMBAI
MAR 2023 - GROUP SHOW AT ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY, PANJIM, GOA
MAY 2023 - GROUP SHOW AT RAJA RAVI VERMA ART GALLERY, PUNE CURATED BY AJAY CHANDAK
SOLO SHOWS & BIENNALE PARTICIPATION
SOLO SHOW IN MAR 2022 - AT MUSEO EI MOLINO, MALAGA SPAIN
AT THE INDIA ART ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN BIENNALE 2023 BY MINISTRY OF CULTURE, GOI.
VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS:
APRIL -MAY 2021 – EMERGING INDIAN ARTIST 2020-21 VIRTUAL ART EXHIBITION CURATED BY ASHIS PAHI, DIRECTOR KALANIRVANA INTERNATIONAL ART CENTER
SEPTEMBER 2021 – ‘’OPENING’’ CURATED BY SERGIO GOMEZ, CURATOR AND ARTIST, CHICAGO, USA LINK: OPENING Group Exhibition — Sergio Gomez Curates
FEATURED ON ‘’SMALL WORKS ART CHALLENGE DIRECTORY’’ CURATED BY SERGIO GOMEZ, URATOR AND ARTIST, CHICAGO. LINK: Small Works Challenge 2021 Online Exhibition — Sergio Gomez Curates
APRIL 2022 – GROUP EXHIBITION TITLED ‘’CHITR’’ CURATED BY ERUM KHAN, FOUNDER OF AURA PLANET.
ART SERIES:
" NOSTALGIA RAJASTHAN” – RELEASED ON MY WEBSITE IN APRIL 2021
‘’SUDDHI VINAYAKA" – RELEASED ON MY WEBSITE IN AUG 2021.
"COSMIC CONNECTIONS’’ – RELEASED ON MY WEBSITE IN DEC 2021.
Education:
MAY 1995 - CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
FINE ART COURSE WITH NEHA ASHER – 2013 – 2017
EIA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM – 2019 -2022 – FROM KALANIRVANA INTERNATIONAL ART CENTER
MEMBERSHIP:
ARTNXTLEVEL – DEC 2021 TO DATE
GROUP OF INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS FOUNDED BY SERGIO GOMEZ, ARTIST BASED IN FLORIDA U.S.A.