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R B Bhaskaran
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I was taught that Indian paintings should look Indian. But I battle with
ideas, challenging the self which rushes out on to the canvas, to integrate
into a sympathetic form."
In today's day and age, a career in art has to be as well planned as any
other. There are numerous courses offered for an art degree in various
institutions. Avers R. B. Bhaskaran, principal of the College of Arts and
Crafts, Chennai, "An art student is...
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I was taught that Indian paintings should look Indian. But I battle with
ideas, challenging the self which rushes out on to the canvas, to integrate
into a sympathetic form."
In today's day and age, a career in art has to be as well planned as any
other. There are numerous courses offered for an art degree in various
institutions. Avers R. B. Bhaskaran, principal of the College of Arts and
Crafts, Chennai, "An art student is trained to meet the challenges of
society as in any other career. Never has art been so marketable as it is
now. Perhaps for the first time, the growing interest of the middle class in
'collectable art' is being matched by the affordability of art pieces. This
is surely going to give a fillip to the art market."
The man who mouths these words should know the veracity of his statements.
After all, Bhaskaran is an established painter.
The similarity between Bhaskaran and his paintings hits you in the face at
once. Both are rugged, pleasantly rakish and unusually dynamic.
In their deep browns and grey-blacks, there is a tribal character to the
paintings of Bhaskaran. In the way the faces and other elements are
delineated, there is a certain directness. "My paintings will remind you of
the elaborate facial makeup done by some African tribes. They are placed in
deep shadow with light from a distant source striking one side of the face.
They are sensitive and appear rather contemplative," he says.
Bhaskaran has also trained in the art of painting frescos at the Bhanasthali Vidyapeeth in
Rajasthan. "That is why you find so much of tribal icons and motifs in my
work. Tribal art is not only steeped in an ancient culture and
civilization, but is also very close to nature. And nature inspires most
artists," says Bhaskaran.
R B Bhaskaran lives and works out of Chennai.
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Born
1942
Chennai
Education
1962-66 Advanced Painting,MGAC *
1964 Fresco Tecchniques at Bhanasthali Vidyapeeth College,Rajasthan IAPA ,UNESCO Scholarship for Intaaglio Printmaking,Lithography & Ceramics at Ein Hood,Israel *
1976 -7 Post-Graduate Studies in Printmaking,Portsmouth Polytechnic,England on a British Council Scholarship *
1979-81 Government of India,Cultural Scholarship *
Exhibitions
Solo Shows: | *
Chennai | 1966, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1981, 1984 and 1993....
Solo Shows: | *
Chennai | 1966, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1981, 1984 and 1993. *
Mumbai | 1968, 1973, 1977, 1984, 1986, 1990 and 1992. *
Bangalore | 1978,1981, 1986 and 1991. *
Calcutta | 1989. *
Delhi | 1992. *
Tel Aviv, Israel | 1968. *
Jerusalem | 1968. *
Suva Fiji Islands | 1971. *
United Kingdom | 1977. *
Holland | 1977. *
Group Shows:| *
2012 'Synergy 2012', 12th Anniversary Show, Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai
2010 'Contemporary Printmaking In India', presented by Priyasri Art Gallery, Mumbai at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai; Priyasri Art Gallery, Mumbai
2010 'Evolve: 10th Anniversary Show', Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai
1986| Dhoomi Mal Art Centre, New Delhi. *
1989 | Self-Portraits of Artists Exhibition at the Village Art Gallery, New
Delhi. *
1990 | Sarla Art Centre, Chennai. *
1991 | Rimbaud - Indian Artists' show, Alliance Francaise de Chennai; Images
of Rural India, Max Mueller Bhavan, Hyderabad; Miniature Format Paintings
show, Lalit Kala Akademi, Mumbai; Sound and Picture Archives for Research on
Women, Mumbai. *
1991-1992 | Rotary Club of Chennai South West Charity show, Chennai and
Bangalore. *
1992 | Birla Academy of Art and Culture Silver Jubilee show, Calcutta;
Gallery'88 Group show, Bangalore. *
Honours and Awards
UNESCO Scholarship for Intaglio Printmaking, Lithography & Ceramics
at Ein Hod, Israel (1964).
UNESCO Scholarship for Intaglio Printmaking, Lithography & Ceramics
at Ein Hod, Israel (1964).
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