Awards
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National Stree Shakti Awardee from Hon’ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee on behalf of the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2013.
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One of the five nominees of Ponds Femina Woman of Substance Award organized by the Times of India the oldest and largest media group in Asia in 2013.
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Part of the Indian Delegation in The Asian African Youth Festival organized at Beijing, China where 16 Asian and African countries took part in 2016.
Publication
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The Government of India, Ministry of Culture Fellowship Awardee to research on the Art and Craft of the Tribals of Uttarakhand in 2014.
International Group Exhibitions
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2022- India-ASEAN artist exhibition ‘Oceans of Connectivity’ is travelling to all ASEAN countries. It got displayed in India, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines so far.
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2014- Group show of India-Pakistan Women Artists at Azad Bhavan Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
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2012- Group show of 4 artists at 3 city tour of South Africa at the National Museum of Cultural History, Pretoria, Sandton Art Gallery, Sandton and Art Space, Durban sponsored by Indian Council for Cultural Relations of the Ministry of External Affairs in 2012.
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2011- Group show of 4 artists at Colombo, Sri Lanka by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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2010- Group show of 4 artists at Egypt and Armenia by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Solo Exhibitions
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2023- ‘Radiance of Cosmic Consciousness-Who Am I to Who I Am’ by Dhoomimal Gallery at Visual Art, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi in January, 2023
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2023- ‘Radiance of Cosmic Consciousness-Who Am I to Who I Am’ two months sustained show in September and October at Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi
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2011- ‘Celebrating She’ at DLF Place, Saket New Delhi, India
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2012- ‘Dreams on Wings’ at DLF Place Saket, New Delhi, India
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2009 and 2010- ‘Bharat Ratna of India’ at Experimental Art Gallery, Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
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2010- ‘Astitva-Celebrating International Women’s Day’ at Azad Bhavan Art Gallery, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi, India
National Group Exhibitions
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2023- Group Exhibition ‘Climate for Change’ at American Centre, New Delhi
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2016- ‘Celebration’ at AIFACS New Delhi, India
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2015-‘Symphony’ at Open Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre New Delhi, India
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2014- ‘Colors of Himalayas’ at Artizen Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
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2013-‘The Painted Verse’ at Open Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre New Delhi, India
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2013- ‘Shaktiroopa’ at Sridharini Art Gallery, Triveni New Delhi, India
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2012-‘Expression’ at Japan Foundation, Delhi. New Delhi, India
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2011- ‘Indian Modern Art an Inspiration’ at Hotel Ashoka New Delhi, India
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2011- ‘Modern Artists-An Inspiration’ at Open Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre New Delhi, India
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2010-‘Great Artists-An Inspiration’ at Open Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre New Delhi, India
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2009- ‘Bapu’s Dream of Peaceful World’ at Select CITYWALK Saket, New Delhi, India
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2009- ‘India in One City-Delhi at DLF Place Saket New Delhi, India
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2008- ‘Expression’ at Open Palm Court Gallery, Indian Habitat Centre New Delhi, India
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2007- ‘Indian Culture’ at Canvas Art Gallery, Nehru Place New Delhi, India
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2007- ‘Dekho Dilli Meri Nazar Se’ at Open Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre New Delhi, India
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2006- ‘Color and Light’ at Academy of Fine Arts and Literature Gallery New Delhi, India
International Artist-in-Residence Programs
Was part of India's Cultural Diplomacy efforts and participated in numerous cultural dialogues with Artists from South Africa, Germany, China and South Asian Countries (SAARC and ASEAN) as a Cultural Ambassador from India. The life of an artist evolves constantly as interacting with different cultures both internationally and nationally broadens one's horizons.
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2022- India-ASEAN countries Artist Camp ‘Oceans of Connectivity’ at Udaipur, Delhi organized by Seher (NGO)
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2012- India-SAARC countries Artist Camp ‘Cultural Confluence-United Colors’ at New Delhi, India. in association with Indian Council for Cultural Relations of the Ministry of External Affairs.
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2013-2016: India-Germany Young Artist Exchanges ‘Art Fruendshaft’ at Berlin, Germany in association with Berlin Massive (NGO)
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2014- India-China Artists Residency ‘Maitri’ at Jaipur, by India Indian Council for Cultural Relations of the Ministry of External Affairs.
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2013 and 2014: India-Sri lanka Artist Camp ‘Colours of Harmony’ exchange at Colombo and at New Delhi, India. in association with Indo-Sri Lanka Foundation
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2014- ‘Indo-German Youth Fest’ at New Delhi, India in association with German Embassy in New Delhi.
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2013 and 2016: India-Bhutan Artists Residency ‘Shades of Togetherness’ at Thimphu and at New Delhi, India. in association with Indo-Bhutan Foundation.
National Artist Camps
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2016- ‘Shades of Spiritualism’ camp for the Indian Artists at Rishikesh, India.
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2016- ‘Colours of Himalayas-III’ camp for the Indian Artists at Kanatal, India.
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2015- ‘Colours of Himalayas-II’ camp for the Indian Artists at Mussorie, India
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2014- ‘Art for Heart’ camp for Indian Artists at Kotabagh, India
Founder of Studio A3- All About Art
I am the founder of Studio A3- All About Art and we have had Annual Art Exhibitions of children for the past 16 years since 2007. At Studio A3, the texture of a canvas, the strength of a metal, the toughness of clay, the finesse of a brush stroke, the mixing of colors, the fusion of mediums, all is taught here. By focusing on the art and art form, children gain a concrete understanding of the different art forms and discern the nuances within each. The teaching is aimed at enhancing the art perspective and observation of children towards creative thinking, conceptual clarity, self-expression, risk-taking, empathy and better understanding.
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Since 2007, “Expression”-Art Exhibition is organised annually for children at the prominent art galleries of New Delhi. 4000 children approx. have been given Young Artist Awards for participation.
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Organised several workshops, Craft Awareness Programs in Handicrafts of India with the leading schools of Delhi like Sanskriti School, Modern School, Vasant Vallery, DPS etc.
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Nearly 2000 children from 40 schools of Delhi have participated in our Art Camps at Jim Corbett National Park, Nainital. It allowed them to paint Nature in natural surroundings.
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2000 children participated in Stay Rooted Rural Camps. It exposed urban children to rural living and bridged gaps in existing society to develop empathy in youths.
Secretary Shilp Kutumb (NGO) from 2010-2020
As Secretary Shilp Kutumb (NGO) I have worked with Government of India in Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Lalit Kala Akademi, Ministry of Culture, TRIFED, ONGC, Department of Culture and Industries, Uttarakhand.
I worked with the artists and artisans in different handicrafts and handlooms and got experience of different mediums. Also worked with slum children, rural children to impart education and with women to enhance their skills for livelihood earning.
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