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K P Reji
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Reji's paintings exude a matter of fact quality. His use of bold, slightly rounded figuration constructs a naïve style reminiscent of Gauguin. Despite - or perhaps because of - their apparent simplicity, his paintings are enigmatic and the motifs he engenders are difficult to decipher. His work is multifaceted and complex in its analysis of the individual's relationship to his external environment. Often political in inflection, his canvases...
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Reji's paintings exude a matter of fact quality. His use of bold, slightly rounded figuration constructs a naïve style reminiscent of Gauguin. Despite - or perhaps because of - their apparent simplicity, his paintings are enigmatic and the motifs he engenders are difficult to decipher. His work is multifaceted and complex in its analysis of the individual's relationship to his external environment. Often political in inflection, his canvases explore the connection between psychological states of mind and socio-political behavior.
Born in Kerala, Reji completed both B.F.A. and M.F.A in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University, Baroda. Since then, he has participated in many artist camps, exhibitions and workshops. In 2000 he held a solo exhibition at Zen Studio Gallery and he has exhibited at 'Words and Images', Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2002 and 'Studio The Guild', The Guild, Mumbai. K.P. Reji currently resides in Baroda.
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Born
January 1, 1972
Kerala
Education
2000 Master of Fine Arts (Painting), Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
1998 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting), Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Exhibitions
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2009 'With a Pinch of Salt', Nature...
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2009 'With a Pinch of Salt', Nature Morte, New Delhi; Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai
2006 ‘Just Above My Head’, The Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai
2001 Time and Space Gallery, Bangalore
2000 Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
1999 Zen Gallery Eramallur, Kerala
Selected Group Exhibitions
2011 'Tolstoy Farm: Archive of Utopia', presented by Seven Art Gallery at Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
2010 'A. SYCO', The Viewing Room, Mumbai
2010 'Tales of Silence', Art Alive Gallery, New Delhi
2010 'Snow', The Palette Art Gallery, New Delhi in collaboration with Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai
2009-10 'Sculpture', The Guild, Mumbai
2009 'Think Small', Art Alive Gallery, New Delhi
2009 'A New Vanguard: Trends in Contemporary Indian Art', Saffronart, New York; The Guild, New York
2009 'Multitudes', Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore in collaboration with Zen Studio Gallery and Artflute.com
2007 ‘Horn Please: Narratives in Contemporary Indian Art’, Kunstmuseum Bern, Switzerland
2007 Lemon Grasshopper, Ahmedabad
2007 ‘Reading Paint’, Gallery Soul Flower, Bangkok
2007 'Beyond Credos', Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata
2006 ‘Open Eyed Dreams-VIII’, Kochi
2006 ‘Two X Two’, Sarjan Art Gallery, Baroda
2006 ‘Paper Flute’, Espace Art Gallery, New Delhi
2006 ‘Seven Artists’ Camp, Goa, Lemon Grasshopper, Ahmedabad
2006 Sculpture Camp, Studio Sukruti and Guild Art Gallery, Jaipur
2006 ‘REAL-2006’, Mattersofart.com, New Delhi
2006 ‘Four by Four’, Kashi Art Gallery, Kochi
2006 ‘Water – Wiseman’s Drink’, Lemon Grasshopper, Ahmedabad
2005 ‘Change of Address’, The Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai
2005 ‘Double Enders’, traveling show- Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Kochi, Kerala
2005 ‘Barcode’ camp, Baroda
2005 Inaugural Show, Lemon Grasshopper, Ahmedabad
2005 ‘Are We Like This Only’, Vadehra Art Gallery, Delhi
2004 ‘Tribute to Bhupen Khakkar’, Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai
2004 ‘Generation Next’, SaffronArt, Mumbai
2003 ‘High Lights’, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai
2003 Sakshi Gallery, Bangalore
2002 ‘Words and Images’, The Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai
2000 ‘Stepping Out’, The Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai
Participations
2017 'Transforming Vision: 21st century art from the Pizzuti Collection', Pizzuti Collection, Columbus, Ohio
2012 Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2012, Kochi
2011-12 'Shadow Lines: India Meets Indonesia', part of Biennale Jogja XI at Jogja National Museum, Yogyakarta
2011 'Roots in the Air, Branches Below: Modern & Contemporary Art from India', San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose
2009 'CIGE 2009', China represented by The Guild, Mumbai
2008 SHContemporary, Shanghai represented by The Guild, Mumbai
2008 ‘MiArt 2008’, Fiera Milano International Spa, Milan represented by The Guild, Mumbai
2007-08 ‘Kashi 10 Light Years – Anniversary Show’, Kashi Art Gallery, Kochi
2000,1999 Annual Exhibition, Kerala Lalit Kala Academy
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