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Nikhil Chaganlal
1961, MUMBAI, INDIA Nikhil Chaganlal is a self taught artist
who, over the years, has developed a unique technique of painting
on Masonite. He uses acrylic combined with oil paints and
chemical sealants used in the fishing boats industry. He almost
always paints at night by candlelight, giving his work a gentle
luminosity. The entire process is |
time consuming – the works
are multi-layered, with each layer needing to dry in the sunlight
for a day before he can work on it again. Once the layers
have reached a significant impasto look and feel, the work
is ready to be sealed chemically rendering the work 100% waterproof
and scratch resistant to any kind of wear or damage. His works
reflect his journey into an inward retreat of a disturbed
childhood. His body of work is a painterly autobiography of
a suggestive presence of people from his past. Narrations
hidden in objects and furniture sometimes reveal emotions
of restless sexuality and aspiring spirituality. Chaganlal
has had several solo exhibitions in India & abroad. His
works are in many important private collections. The artist
lives and works in Alibaug.
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2010 |
"Intimate Vistas of the
Interior', Art Musings, Mumbai |
2008 |
The British High Commission’s Residence,
Khushii, Delhi |
2006 |
Cymroza Gallery, Concern India Foundation,
Breach Candy, Mumbai |
2005 |
Intex Gallery, Al-Diyafa Centre, Dubai |
2004 |
Concern India Foundation, Artist Centre
Ador House, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai |
2003 |
Ashish Nagpal Gallery, Juhu, Mumbai, India |
2002 |
Ashish Nagpal Gallery, Juhu, Mumbai, India |
2001 |
Ashish Nagpal Gallery, Juhu, Mumbai, India |
2000 |
The Gallery Art Resource Trust, Tulsiani
Chambers, Nariman Point, Mumbai, India |
1998 |
The Classic Source Gallery, Chowpatty seaface,
Mumbai, India |
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SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
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2008 |
Oberoi Art Camp |
2008 |
Samsara Art – at Taj Lands End, Bandra,
Mumbai |
2008 |
Art For Concern, The Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo
Bunder, Mumbai. |
2008 |
Art Expo India, World Trade Centre, Cuffe
Parade, Mumbai. |
2007 |
Art For Concern, The Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo
Bunder, Mumbai. |
2007 |
India on Canvas, Khushii, The Royal Western
India Turf Club, Mumbai. |
2006 |
Organic Art Gallery, Sitges, Spain 15th
August |
2006 |
Art for Water for Life, June, at Cymroza
Art Gallery, Breach Candy, Mumbai. |
2006 |
Art For Concern Auction, 9th March conducted
by “CHRISTIES” The Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo
Bunder, Mumbai. |
2006 |
Harmony Art Show, Nehru Centre, Worli,
Mumbai. |
2005 |
Art For Concern, The Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo
Bunder, Mumbai. |
2005 |
Associated Capsules World Wide Gallery
Art Resource Trust, Mumbai |
2004 |
Concern India Foundation Auction (Art For
Concern) at The Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai. |
2003 |
Art For Hearts Sake, Auction conducted
by Bowrings, 16th April Mumbai. |
2003 |
Osians Auction for Indian Modern and Contemporary
Paintings 27th November Mumbai |
2002 |
Jehangir Art Gallery, Photo Exhibition
15th 17th December |
2000 |
Gallerie D'Art, Grand Baie, Mauritius |
2000 |
Exhibited and Sold on June 8th 2000 Indian
Miniature The Travel Show India and The Far East Modern
Contemporary South Asian Paintings Auction, Held at the
“Sothebys” Auction House, London. |
2000 |
Art Folio Space, Raffles Hotel, Singapore |
2000 |
NGMA (National Gallery of Modern Art),
Mumbai, Organized by the Arts Trust, 14th March. |
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