Biography

Education
2006-2007:
MA, International Affairs
American University, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
2005-2006:
MA, Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
University for Peace, Costa Rica
1998-1999:
PG Diploma, Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Conservation
Ecological Society, Pune, India
1992-1995:
BA, Environmental Studies
New College, Sarasota, FL, U.S.A.



Art Residencies & Projects
2016:
Wilderness Art Book-box: Sitabani, Uttaranchal & Mumbai, India
Inspired by the forests of Corbett National Park in North India, I collected natural materials that I used to make a set of monoprints that captured the spirit of the wilderness
Carrying the Earth: Pune, India
In collaboration with eCoExist, a social enterprise making natural and recycled products, I organised, curated and participated in a show highlighting the need to reduce plastic consumption. The show brought together over 15 artists who used cloth bags made by eCoExist as their canvas.
2015:
Container Koe (cow) Installation: BAT Container Project, Wevelgem, Belgium
An outdoor community art project of the city of Wevelgem in containers placed along the River Leie. Using jute, lyme, and recycled wood, my installation showcased the need for judicial resource use related to the Indian tradition of using cow dung in various forms.
Art Studio, Het Anker: Artist-in-Residence, Oostkamp, Belgium
Worked with adults with Autism on collaborative projects and explored techniques in printing and installation.
2014:
BAT Library Project: Wevelgem, Belgium
Transformed the local library that was up for renovation into an art space by creating murals on the walls and windows of the building working with cut outs and paper.


Exhibitions
2018:
Zen and the Art of Entanglement-II: Monoprints on recycled paper, New Delhi, India
2017:
Zen and the Art of Entanglement-I: Monoprints on recycled paper, Mumbai, India
2014:
Face to Face: Artists Centre, Mumbai, India
2014:
Entering the Now: Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
2013:
Soul’s Gallery: Benaulim, Goa, India
2012:
40 Paintings @ 40: Benaulim, Goa, India


Workshops
2016:
Collagraphy and Frottage: Surendra Roa & Srinivas Mangipudi, Mumbai, India
2015:
Papier Mache with Claudia Maiwald: Berlin, Germany
2014:
Wood-cut and Print-making with Pradip Modi: Space 118, Mumbai, India
2014:
Psychological Analysis of the Painting Process: Neha Dubey, Mumbai, India
2013:
About Painting: Surendra Rao, Mumbai, India
2012:
Exploring Printing Techniques: Kris Vandenberghe, Goa, India