INTERFACES - Part 1

Born in October 1966 in, Binche, Belgium, Olivier Deprez studied and learned comics at the Institut St-Luc in Brussels. It was while making the first book, an adaptation of Franz Kafka's Castle, that wood engraving became his favourite medium.

Roby Comblain is a Belgian artist born in 1955 in Bujumbura, Burundi. He is a visual artist and scenographer. A graduate in scenography with great distinction in 1977 at ENSAV/La Cambre, he has produced numerous scenographies for shows and set-ups for exhibitions.

V. Nagdas is known for his exceptional skills in painting and printmaking. He received his National Diploma in Painting from the College of Fine Arts in Trivandrum, Kerala, in 1982, and a Post Diploma in Graphic Arts from Viswabharati University Santiniketan in 1984.

Ananda Moy Banerji is known for his profound contributions to the field of fine arts. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the College of Art Delhi and pursued a Master's in Fine Arts in Printmaking from Kala Bhavan - Santiniketan between 1983 and 1985. Ananda further honed his skills by undertaking a research associateship in Printmaking at Camberwell College of Arts and Crafts in London, supported by the Charles Wallace India Trust award.

Anita Das Chakraborty was a talented artist known for her work in printmaking. She completed her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in printmaking and dedicated herself to this art form throughout her career. Her prints were showcased in many national and international exhibitions, including the XIII Biennale internationale and the 1st Print Biennale organized by the Lalit Kala Academy in 2018.

Dattatraya Apte is notable for his complex exploration of surfaces and abstract impressions. He began his artistic journey by obtaining a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from the Government of Maharashtra, followed by a BA Honours from the University of Pune. In 1980, he further honed his skills with a Post Diploma in Printmaking from the Faculty of Fine Arts at The Maharaja Sayajirao University in Baroda.

Dr. Sushma Yadav's expertise in the field of printmaking has earned her an eminent place in the art world. Under the mentorship of renowned artist Anupam Sud, she has honed her skills and developed a deep understanding of printmaking techniques.

Hemavathy Guha received her fine art education from the College of Arts and Crafts in Chennai, India. Throughout her career, she has held 18 solo exhibitions across various parts of India and has also participated in prestigious national and international exhibitions

Kanchan Chander is a constantly evolving artist. A recurring subject of her work is the torso - moving from the sombre and sparse look to the fun and funky one now - it's as if she has decided to just enjoy her life and her art and own it with confidence. The image of the 'body' has been a constant part of her visual lexicon. An art critic captured her perfectly - 'Driven with energy Kanchan is reclaiming the space of the creative feminine'.

Working in this field over the past three four decades. She works in all the mediums with equal ease, be it oil or acrylic on canvas, lithography, etchings, serigraphy or pastels on paper. She is forever trying to innovate and discover herself through her works. As an artist her works evolve a sense of capturing an emotional realm of experience, individual and holistic. Her expression of art is the rendering of the intangible which permeates through the spirit of nature in which her technique is a medium to reach. The pictorial expression -'A means to an end', thus delving into the Medium of Print making as an adventurous practice that combines technique with pictorial aspects.

Rajan Shripad Fulari is an experienced artist, curator, and art academic. He has studied Fine Arts at the Goa College of Art and completed a Masters in Printmaking from MS University, Vadodara. Fulari served as the Secretary of Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi and is currently an Assistant Professor at the Printmaking Studios, Faculty of Fine Arts, College of Arts and Crafts, Lucknow University.

Santosh K. Verma, born in Varanasi in 1956, is a talented artist known for his unique and captivating artworks. He studied at Banaras Hindu University and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. Verma has received prestigious awards, including the National Academy Award of Lalit Kala Akademi in 2001 and the Senior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture in 2003.

Seema Kohli is a versatile artist who explores various art forms such as visual arts, performing arts, and poetry. She has exhibited her work extensively worldwide, with over 32 solo shows and more than 300 group shows. Kohli's artistic expression revolves around themes of beauty, sensuality, and spirituality. Her work celebrates the female form and its profound connection to the creative and destructive forces of the universe. She delves into the concept of 'Hiranayagarbha' or 'The Golden Womb,' seeking to create new artistic identities by reshaping objects and engaging in a dialogue between the past and the present through decay, hybridization, and transformation.

With a combination of formal training and practical experience, Sushanta Guha has established himself as a prominent figure in the world of printmaking. Sushanta Guha completed his diploma in fine arts and crafts, and post diploma in graphic arts & printmaking from Kala bhavan, Santiniketan, Vishwa Bharati University in 1982. He then further pursued a fellowship by Charles Wallace India Trust Award, at University of the Arts London, Camberwell College of Arts, in 1998. He also received a Fulbright Fellowship at Manhattan Graphic Center, New York, 2003.

Moti Zharotia is renowned for his expertise in Silk Screen Printing. With a passion for art that brings him inner peace, Zharotia beautifully captures the essence of life, nature, and spirituality in his artworks. His prints showcase a stunning array of colours, employing various tools and screens to create intricate and mesmerizing designs.