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Soghra Khurasani is an Indian contemporary artist known for her distinctive work in printmaking and painting. She has garnered attention for her solo and group exhibitions both in India and internationally, particularly in the United States. Khurasani's art is celebrated for its profound explorations of themes such as identity, violence, and the socio-political landscape, employing a rich tapestry of symbols and narratives that challenge and engage her audience.
Early Life and Education
Soghra Khurasani completed her Post Graduate Degree in Print Making, with Distinction, from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in 2010. Prior to this achievement, she obtained her Undergraduate Degree in Painting from Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, in 2008. Her educational journey laid the foundational skills and conceptual frameworks that would inform her later works.[1]
Career
Khurasani's career is marked by a series of notable solo exhibitions, showcasing her ability to create compelling visual narratives. Some of her significant solo shows include:
"Shadows under my sky" at TARQ, Mumbai (2022)[2]
"SKIN", Gitler&______, New York (2018)
"Cratered Fiction", curated by Sumesh Sharma, TARQ, Mumbai (2015)[3]
"To Speak for the Mute", Gitler&______, New York (2014)
"Reclaiming Voices", curated by Noman Ammouri, Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad (2014)
"One day it will come out", curated by Sumesh Sharma & Hena Kapadia, TARQ, Mumbai (2014)
Her work has been a part of numerous group exhibitions, including:
"Resurgence", Online show at TARQ, Mumbai (2020)
"The Print: Matter in Matrix", Shridharani Gallery, Delhi (2020)
"Body", Shanghumugham Art Museum, Kerala (2019)
"India Art Fair", TARQ, Delhi (2019 & 2018) [4]
"Memento Mori", TARQ, Mumbai (2015) [5]
"VadFest", Vadodara International Art and Cultural Festival (2015)
Khurasani's participation in residencies like the Beisinghoff Printmaking Residency in Germany (2018) and the Khoj Kooshk Residency Exchange Program in Tehran and Delhi (2016) further demonstrates her commitment to expanding her artistic horizons and engaging with global art communities.[6]
Awards and Recognition
In 2015, Soghra Khurasani was honored with the 56th National Academy Award at Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, underscoring her significant contributions to the field of art in India.[7]
Personal Life
Soghra Khurasani currently lives and works in Baroda, Gujarat. Her work continues to push the boundaries of printmaking and painting, exploring complex themes with a unique and insightful perspective.[8] [9]
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.tarq.in/artists/49-soghra-khurasani/biography/
- ^ https://sarmaya.in/objects/modern-contemporary-art/shadows-under-my-sky-4/
- ^ https://wsworkshop.org/artists/soghra-khurasani/
- ^ https://www.tarq.in/artists/49-soghra-khurasani/biography/
- ^ https://www.tarq.in/artists/49-soghra-khurasani/biography/
- ^ https://sarmaya.in/spotlight/earth-made-flesh-the-visceral-art-of-soghra-khurasani/
- ^ https://wsworkshop.org/artists/soghra-khurasani/
- ^ https://thewisdomdaily.com/soghra-khurasanis-visceral-art-pushes-us-to-see-beyond-skin/
- ^ https://ayeshaaggarwal.wordpress.com/portfolio/soghra-khurasani-the-reluctant-feminist/