Mahesh Chand Rai Prajapati

Mahesh Prajapati

“My artworks are about human issues, the different situations which one comes across as an individual, as a part of Society. The existential issues, problems regarding survival, environmental issues, human aspirations, desires, dreams, the simple wishes as well as complex desires, all come in my works. Figures come as focal point with the detailed background, the paraphernalia, the variety of symbols and signs. The architectural forms, natural landscapes, animal forms, flora and fauna, all come along with male and female human figures. I explore different mediums and techniques in printmaking and painting such as etching, serigraph, wood and linocut, lithography, water colors, oil colors, and acrylic colors.”

 

# 446 CL 6, Near Shiram e- Techno School, Omaxe City, New Chandigarh, Punjab -140901 ,INDIA

Govt. College of Art, Sector 10-C, Chandigarh. (U.T.), INDIA

E- mail: maheshprajapati_7@yahoo.com   Mobile no. +91-9872270900

Date of Birth:  27th May, 1970, Bhilai, Chhatisgarh.

 

Presently working at GOVT. COLLEGE OF ART, 10-C, CHANDIGARH

As an Associate professor IN GRAPHICS (PRINTMAKING) Deptt.

Member of Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi.

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

  • B.F.A. specialization in Graphics from Indira Kala Sangeet University, Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh -1995.
  • M.F.A. specialization in Graphics from Kala Bhavan Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal -1997.
  • Passed U.G.C. test for eligibility for Lectureship (NET) - 1998.
  • Two years Advance Study in Printmaking at China by HRD (Under Chinese Govt. Scholarship) 1999 - 2001.
  • D. from Indira Kala Sangeet University, Khairagarh, Chhatisgarh-2008.
  • Annual Exhibition, Lalit kala Akademi, Chandigarh- 2012.
  • 28th, 49th National Exhibition of Contemporary Art, S.C.Z.C.C., Nagpur (Merit Certificate Award, Senior Category) – 2015 & 2016.
  • Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation Award (Kalanand Art Contest), Mumbai- 2016, 2017 and 2019.
  • Award of Honour in National Online Art Exhibition, Kurukshetra University – 2020.
  • Award of 86th All India Fine Arts Annual Exhibition, Indian academy of Fine art, Amritsar - 2022
 
HONOUR:
  •     “Award of Honor” by Lalit Kala Akademi, Chandigarh – 2007, 2008.
  •      2nd International Print & Drawing Triennial. Bangkok, Thailand – 2009.
  •     “Pachemin d’ Honneur” 8’eme Mondial de L’Estampe et de la gravure Original Triennale of Chamalieres, France - 2010.

 

NATIONAL EXHIBITIONS:

  • Madhya Pradesh Arts Exhibition -1994.
  • 67th Annual Exhibition Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata -1995.
  • 1st Eastern Biennial Print Exhibition, Bhuvaneshwar -1996.
  • Chitrakala Parishad, Bangalore -1996.
  • Annual Exhibition Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata -1996, 1998.
  • Kala Bhavan Exhibition, Santiniketan - 1996.
  • West Bengal State Exhibition Information, Centre Kolkata - 1996.
  • Indian society of Oriental Art, Kolkata - 1996.
  • All India Fine Arts Annual Exhibition, Indian academy of Fine art, Amritsar Affiliated to LKA - 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2019.
  • Avantika 2nd All India Arts Exhibition Delhi - 1997.

 

SOLO SHOWS/ Duo Shows (NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL)

  • 1st Solo Exhibition in Embassy of India Beijing, China
  • 2nd Solo Exhibition in Beijing, China - 2001, (Fun Art Gallery).
  • “Catharsis” Duo Show at Allience Francais Art Gallery, Chandigarh – 2005.
  • “Catharsis” Duo Show at Jehagir Art Gallery, Mumbai – 2007.
  • “Catharsis” Duo Show at Shridharni Art Gallery, Delhi – 2010.
  • “Catharsis” Solo Show at Punjab Lalit kala akademi , Chandigarh – 2016.

 

GROUP SHOWS (NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL)

  • K.S.V.V. Khairagarh, Chhatisgarh - 1992.
  • Nehru Art Gallery, Bhilai - 1994.
  • Award winner Exhibition, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata -1997.
  • Group Exhibition by Birla Academy of Art, Mumbai - 1997.
  • Artists for Sustainable World Group Show, Mumbai - 1998.
  • “Nav Roop” Group Exhibition at College of Art Chandigarh - 2002.
  • Exhibition of Prints at Academy of Fine Art, Amritsar - 2002.
  • Group Show at Shilpchakra New Delhi – 2004.
  • Group Show at Museum Art Gallery, Chandigarh for Tsunami Relief Fund – 2005.
  • Mark, Etch, Print-Graphics Exhibition at New Delhi-2005.
  • “Untitled’’ Group Show at Panjab Lalit kala Academy, Chandigarh-2006,2008, 2011, 2012,2014,2015,2016,2017 & 2018.
  • Print Exhibition  by Purdue University at  S.A-2006
  • “Art Konsult” Exhibition of Prints Gallery Art Konsult, New Delhi-2006.
  • ‘’The Creators’’ Annual Art Exhibition at Ambala -2008, 2009, 2014.
  • 50 Years Celebration of IKSVV Khairagarh, Group show at Rabindra Bhavan, NewDelhi-2008.
  • Silver Jubilee Exhibition, Alliance Francaise Art Gallery, Chandigarh – 2008.
  • “The agony and the ecstasy” Group Show at Baroda, Ahemdabad, New Delhi, Chandigarh - 2009.
  • Printmakers Group Show “Dashak Darshak” at  Museum And Art Gallery Chandigarh -2024
  • Group Show”at 17 Sector by Kadamba Art Exhibition, Chandigarh-2024

 

CAMPS, WORKSHOPS, PORTFOLIO OF PRINTS ACTIVITIES

  • Participated in youth festival at Amaravati -1992, Raipur -1993, Indore - 1994.
  • ‘’Graphic Camp’’ N ZCC, Allahabad (Org. Bharat Bhawan), Bhopal - 1995.
  • Camp for Adult literary program at I. K.S.V.V. Khairagarh (C.G.) - 1999.
  • Wood Cut Workshop by Punjab lalit Kala Academy at Chandigarh - 2001.
  • “Rangeeli Sadak” Road Painting Activity (Public sphere) - 2002.
  • Chandigarh lalit kala Academy Panting Camp at Panchkula - 2002.
  • Northern Regional Graphic Camp, Amritsar under Lalit Kala Academy New Delhi - 2002.
  • Painting Camp by N.Z.C.C. at Kalagram, Chandigarh-2002.
  • One-Month’s Workshop Organized by Camlin, Chandigarh-2002.
  • Artist Camp at College Mohali, Punjab -2003.
  • International Workshop at Kokrajar, Assam -2004.
  • Regional Graphics Camp, Garhi (Under Lalit Kala Academy), New Delhi – 2006.
  • Drawing Workshop by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy, Chandigarh 2006.
  • Painting Workshop by NZCC at Kurukshetra-2007.
  • “tell us” International Workshop, New Delhi-2009
  • Contemporary Painting Workshop by WZCC at Goa -2009.
  • Painting Workshop by Chandigarh LKA Chandigarh – 2009.
  • Artists camp by IFACS, New Delhi-2009.
  • Painting Workshop at Kalagram by NZCC, Chandigarh – 2011.
  • National Printmaking Workshop by LKA, New Delhi at Khairagarh (C.G.) 2011.
  • Printmaking workshop by Patiala University Patiala, Punjab-2013.
  • Portfolio of prints by ruchika art gellary goa-2012.
  • Portfolio of prints by Blindfold 2 International Print Exchange, Banglore-2012.
  • Purdue University, U.S.A.
  • S.A., Canada, Finland, Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, & New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Assam, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh.

 

EXPERIENCE                             

  • Lecturer in Graphic Department at I.K.S.V.V Khairagarh, Chhatisgarh – 1999.
  • Lecturer in Graphics at Govt. College of Art. Chandigarh. (On contract basic) 2001- 2005.

 

 SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Merit Scholarship Kalabhavana, Visvabharati, Santiniketan -1995 -1996.
  • National Scholarship in Graphics by MHRD, New Delhi, 1996 -1998.
  • Junior Fellowship in Graphics by MHRD, New Delhi, 2000 - 2002.
  • Award of Fellowship, Lalit Kala Akademi Chandigarh, 2013-2014.

 

Awards (National & International)

  • C.Z.C.C., Nagpur (Commendation Certificate) - 1994.
  • Nutan Kala Sangam, Raipur, - 1995.
  • Avantika 1st All India Graphics Exhibition, New Delhi -1996. (Silver medal).
  • Annual Exhibition, Birla Academy of Fine Art & Culture, Kolkata -1997.
  • 69th AIFACS (Graphic Group) Exhibition, New Delhi -1998.
  • Avantika 6th All India Graphic Exhibition, New Delhi -1998. (Gold Medal).
  • 64th All India Academy of Fine Arts Exhibition, Amritsar -1998. (Best Graphic Award).
  • C.Z.C.C., Nagpur (Commendation Certificate) – 2002, 2003.
  • 74th AIFACS Exhibition (State Level) Chandigarh - 2002.
  • 76th AIFACS Exhibition (State Level) New Delhi - 2004.
  • Annual Art Exhibition Punjab Lalit kala Academy, Chandigarh - 2004.
  • Awarded by Bank of Punjab Ltd.”COUNTRYSIDE” , Chandigarh - 2004.
  • 77th All India Arts and Crafts Society Exhibition, New Delhi - 2005.
  • 48th National Academy Award by Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi – 2005.
  • 7th International Print Biennial Grand Prize Award, Bhopal (MP) – 2006.
  • “Art Mall” All India art Exhibition, New Delhi- 2009.
  • 12th All India Art Exhibition by State Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow-2010.
  • AIFACS Exhibition, New Delhi -1995, 1998, 2003,2004.
  • 3rd & 7th Gulbarga Academy of fine Art, Karnataka -1999, 2003.
  • All India Drawing Exhibi. At Punjab Lalit Kala Academy, Chandigarh - 2001.
  • Northern Region Art Exhibition org. by Camlin Art Foundation, New Delhi - 2002,03,05
  • Kalidas Academy, Ujjain - 2003. & S.C.Z.C.C, Nagpur - 2004.
  • 46th & 47th National Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi - 2003, 2004.
  • Annual Art Exhibition, Lokmanya Tilak, Pune 2005.
  • Annual Art Exhibition by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi,– 2004,2005, 2006.
  • 10th &11th All India Art Exhibition by State Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow-2004 & 07.
  • Annual Art Exhibition by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, (Invitee Section) – 2008, 2009, 2010 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018, 2020.
  • Punjab Lalit kala Academy annual Exhibition, (Invitee Section) Chandigarh – 2014, 2015, 2016,2018, 2019.
  • Art Exhibition by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi at Rabindra Bhawan , New Delhi-2016.
  • 58th National Lalit Kala Academy at Bangluru, Lalit Kala Akademi , New Delhi – 2016.
  • Annual Art Exhibition Punjab Lalit kala Academy, Chandigarh & Jalandhar – 2016-17.
  • 1st ,2nd ,3rd All India art Competition and Exhibition, Hyderabad – 2017, 2019 & 2021.

 

INTERNATIONAL   EXHIBITIONS

 

  • 6th International Print Biennial, Bhopal - 2004.
  • 2nd & 3rd International Print & Drawing Triennial, Bangkok – 2009 & 2011.
  • 1St Macau International Printmaking Triennial, Macau- 2012
  • 7th International Biennial, Bhopal (MP) – 2017.
  • 10th International Triennial of Chamalieres, France -2017.
  • International Exhibition of Graphic Prints at Bangladesh -2018.
  • 1st & 2nd  International print Biennial Exhibition by Lalit Kala Akademi , New Delhi – 2018 & 2020.
  • “Colors of India” Group Show at Canada-2009.
  • Inaugural Group Show at Zazen Art Gallery, Chandigarh – 2009.
  • Group Show by Zazen Art center at Museum, Chandigarh – 2009.
  • “Contemporary Indian printmaking” Group show, London-2009.
  • “Digressions”Group Show by LKA Regional Centre Garhi, New Delhi-2009.
  • Untitled’’ Group Show at Ravindra Bhawan New Delhi-2010.
  • “Nostalgia” Group Show, Assam & Jaipur- 2010 &2011.
  • Group Show by Income Tax Department, Chandigarh-2011.
  • “Earth Connection” Group Show by Sapling & Rotary Club, Chandigarh-2011.
  • “Art Scapes” Group Show, Chandigarh-2011.
  • “Art File” Group Show, Chandigarh-2011.
  • Group Show at Glass house, Chandigarh-2011.
  • “United Art Fair” Group Show, New Delhi -2012.
  • Group Show by ICAC International Creative Art Centre, Mumbai – 2013.
  • “WE” Group Show at Panjab Lalit Kala Akademi, Chandigarh-2015,2017,2019
  • Group Show by Fine Art Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh-2016.
  • “CONGLOMERATION” Printmaking Group Show at Kochi, Kerla-2016.
  • Group Exhibition by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi at Bharat  Bhawan ,  Bhopal -2019.
  • Group Show “The Printmakers” at Museum And Art Gallery Chandigarh -2019
  • Group Show” Nirantar” An Art Exhibition Chandigarh-2017
  • The 18th Annual Daira Art Show at Hyderabad- 2019.
  • Display of Art Work in the Govt. Museum And Art Gallery, Chamdigarh-2017, 2019.
  • International Exhibition of Graphic Prints by Bangladesh & Indian Printmaker, Chandigarh -2020.
  • Minerva Online Art Exhibition, Dehradun – 2020.
  • “WE” Group Online Show, Chandigarh-2020.
  • “Centennial” An Online International Visual Art Exhibition, Lucknow- 2020.
  • Portfolio of prints by ICAC International Creative Art Centre, Mumbai -2013, 2014.
  • Printmaking Workshop by I K S V V Khairagarh Chhatisgarh- 2014.
  • Painting Workshop by NZCC (Under Lalit Kala Akademi New Delhi) at Shimla-2015.
  • Printmaking Workshop by lalit Kala Akademi Chandigarh at Govt. College of Art Chandigarh- 2016.
  • Workshop, Seminar & Art Conclave at Bangluru under National Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi -2016-17.
  • National Print -Making Camp by Lalit Kala Akademi New Delhi & Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademy  at Govt. College of Art, Sector 10-C, Chandigarh -2023.

 

COLLECTION (Public/ Private)

  • Indian Embassy in China.
  • Central Academy of Fine Art, Beijing (China)
  • Fun Art Gallery Beijing (China).
  • Bharat Bhavan (Bhopal).
  • C.Z.C.C. Allahabad.
  • Punjab Lalit Kala Academy, Chandigarh.
  • Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi. & Lalit Kala Academy, Chandigarh.
  • Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar.
  • Silpakorn University, Bangkok.
  • Directorate of Art & Culture, Goa.
  • Z.C.C. Udaipur. & N.Z.C.C. Chandigarh.
  • IFACS, New Delhi.
  • Bank of Punjab, Chandigarh.
  •   Museum & Art gallery, Chandigarh.
  • Patiala University, Punjab
  • Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai.
  • Chemold Art Gallery, Mumbai.
  • Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangluru.

 

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