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Farhad Hussain
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Brimming with confidence, Farhad Hussain’s paintings are a mélange of vibrant colours.
A 2003 graduate from Shantiniketan, Hussain went on to complete his postgraduate diploma from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda in 2005.
Farhad’s bases his works on the realities of human relationships and their subtle complexities. While his earlier works were less complex the seed of his current work was sown then. Farhad adds, “In my...
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Brimming with confidence, Farhad Hussain’s paintings are a mélange of vibrant colours.
A 2003 graduate from Shantiniketan, Hussain went on to complete his postgraduate diploma from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda in 2005.
Farhad’s bases his works on the realities of human relationships and their subtle complexities. While his earlier works were less complex the seed of his current work was sown then. Farhad adds, “In my earlier works, I used to work on images that came from my day to day visual experience. But these images were always present with a touch of humour and
sarcasm.”
Farhad’s paintings dwell on the human figure. His works are narrative with each figure interrelated to the other. Though, on a quick glance, one may feel awestruck by their
presence, each figure is an integral part of the work. Each having a personality, which nurtures the narrative
In terms of structure and concepts these recent works deal with more thought provocative intricacies. The underlying sublimity of humor and irony betray the true experience of
the artist. Vibrant colours and bright backdrops are a trademark of the
artist. These bright colours remain flat with minute textile patterning for detailing in all his paintings.
Farhad has chosen to use tempera on cloth for his works, the media allowing him to achieve the desired vibrancy of colours. A slow build-up of images and spontaneous flow of colour while balancing colour and composition simultaneously follow structured formatting. This meticulous planning in the composition and layout is the beginning of a process from where onwards it is very spontaneous and intuitive.
Another technique used through out Farhad’s work is the method of applying colour: dot-by-dot till the entire area is completely covered.
Various elements from miniature paintings, Kalighat paintings, Japanese prints and images from mass media are scrutinized, transformed and transferred on to the
surface through the artists own style of expression.
Having realized and recognized his own style, the artist is continuously striving to
evolve his work, trying to take it to a higher aesthetic level. There is a conscious bid to make his presence felt through his artwork.
The artist was the 2004 recipient of the Nasreen Mohamedi scholarship. The Indian Art College Art Exhibition has also awarded him the prize for best watercolour in 1998.
Farhad has participated in several group shows in Baroda, Mumbai and Kolkata.
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Born
1975
Jamshedpur
Education
2003-05 Master of Fine Arts (Painting), Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
1998-2003 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting), Kala Bhavana, Visva – Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal
1996 Bachelor of Science, Calcutta University, Kolkata
Exhibitions
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2013 'A Tale to Tell', India Art...
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2013 'A Tale to Tell', India Art Fair; Creativity Art Gallery, New Delhi
2009 Presented by Pundole Art Gallery at Museum Gallery, Mumbai
2008 ‘After the Theatre of Absurdity’, Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi
2006 Sarjan Art Gallery, Vadodara
2006 ‘Recent Paintings’, organized by Chatterjee and Lal at Jehangir Nicholsan Gallery, National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai
Selected Group Exhibitions
2013 'Edge of Reason- and beyond, into pure creativity', presented by Indian Art Circle at Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
2011 'Between Seasons', Gallery Beyond, Mumbai
2011 Gallery Sumukha, Chennai
2011 'Melange', The Harrington Street Arts Centre, Kolkata
2011 'At Walden Pond', Gallery Beyond, Mumbai
2011 'The Narrator, Protagonist and the Other', Indigo Blue Art, Singapore
2011 'New Documents: New Directions in Documentary Photography', presented by Art Konsult at Alliance Francaise de Delhi
2010 'Holy Now', presented by Religare Arts Initiative, New Delhi at Gallery 27, London
2010 'A. SYCO', The Viewing Room, Mumbai
2010 'Snow', The Palette Art Gallery, New Delhi in collaboration with Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai
2010 'Pun Intended', Gallery Ragini, New Delhi
2010 'Symbols and Metaphors', Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata
2009 'Vicissitudes of the Constructed Image', Tangerine Art Space, Bangalore
2009 'The Urbane Records', The Viewing Room, Mumbai
2009 'Think Small', Art Alive Gallery, New Delhi
2009 'With the Best Intentions', presented by Anant Art at Shridharni Gallery, New Delhi
2009 'Zip Files', Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai
2009 1x1 Art Gallery, Dubai
2008-09 'Gool Bee', Artholics Gallery, New Delhi
2008 'Review', Centre for International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata
2008 'Baroda: A Tale of Two Cities', (Part II), Sarjan Art Gallery, Vadodara
2007 ‘Urban Similes: Transforming the Cities’, Project 88, Mumbai
2006 ‘Concern’, The Charity Auction Exhibition, Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore
2006 Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore and Hong Kong
2006 Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata
2006 Art Konsult, New Delhi
2006 Art World, Chennai and Singapore
2006 ‘New Paradigms’, Gallery Threshold, New Delhi
2006 ‘Baroda’s Most Wanted’, The Artist’s Studio, Vadodara
2005 Art Resource Trust, Mumbai
2005 Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
2004 Sarjan Art Gallery, Vadodara
2004 Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
2004 Camlin Exhibition, Mumbai
2002 Charukala Utsav, Kolkata
1998,99 Oriental Art Exhibition, Kolkata
1989-92 Shanker Center National Art Exhibition
Joint Exhibitions
2008 'Candid Complexities', with Vibha Galhotra at Indigo Blue Art, Singapore
Participations
2013-14 'Transition', 20th Anniversary Show, Centre of International Modern Art(CIMA), Kolkata
2011 'Take 2', Arushi Art Gallery, New Delhi
2010 Annual Exhibition, Chawla Art Gallery, New Delhi
2008 'Harvest 2008', organized by Arushi Arts at The Stainless Gallery, New Delhi
2007-08 'From Everyday To The Imagined: Modern Indian Art', Singapore Art Museum, Singapore and at Museum of Art, Seoul National University, Seoul
2007 ART Singapore 2007, represented by Indigo Blue Art, Singapore
2006 ‘Harvest 2006', Indian Contemporary Art, Arushi Art Gallery, New Delhi
2006 ‘Harmony Show’, Nehru Centre, Mumbai
2005 47th National Exhibition, New Delhi
2005,02,01,2000,1998 All India Annual Exhibition, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata
2002 Annual Exhibition, Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi
1998,2000,02 State Academy Annual Exhibition, Kolkata
1998 Annual Exhibition, Indian Art College
Honours and Awards
2006 ‘Most Promising Artist’, Runner up, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
2004 Nasreen Mohamedi Scholarship, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
1998 Best Water Color, Indian Art College Art Exhibition
2006 ‘Most Promising Artist’, Runner up, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
2004 Nasreen Mohamedi Scholarship, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
1998 Best Water Color, Indian Art College Art Exhibition
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Friday Five
2 August 2024
Untitled
Acrylic on canvas
48 x 48 in
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$4,337
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Friday Five
21 June 2024
Untitled
Acrylic on canvas
47.75 x 71.75 in
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Friday Five
3 May 2024
Untitled
Acrylic on canvas
59.5 x 71.25 in
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Absolute Tuesdays
5 March 2024
Untitled
Tempera on cloth pasted on board
17 x 14.5 in
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