Biography
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Drawing and Painting on Folk Paintings of Udaipur Region from Rajasthan University, Jaipur, 1989
- M.A. in Drawing and Painting from Udaipur University, Udaipur, Rajasthan; gold medalist, 1968
- Certificate Course in Fresco (Jaipur Fresco, Tempera and Italian Buono Techniques), Banasthali Vidhyapeeth, Vanasthali, Rajasthan, 1968
- B.A. in English Literature, Sociology, Drawing and Painting from Rajasthan University, Jaipur, 1966
Solo Shows
- At Srishti Art Gallery, Rajputana Palace Sheraton Hotel, Jaipur, 8 to 16 December, 2001
- At Barber Art Gallery, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 21 to 28 June, 1997
- At Kala Mela (Organized by Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi), Jaipur, 22 to 29 March, 1995
Participation in Group Shows
- International Women Artists Camp Exhibition, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 2020
- Pink Man, India–Korean International Exchange Exhibition by Women Artists, Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur, 2018
- Rajasthan 147, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2018
- 58th Annual Art Exhibition of Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur, 2018
- International Art Festival, Ravindra Manch, Jaipur, 2018
- Face-to-Face international art exhibition by Art Pivot, World Art Migration Programme, City Palace Art Gallery, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 2018
- International Art Summit, Ravindra Manch, Jaipur, 2016
- Art of Rajasthan: Current Trends, a travelling show, organized by Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 2007
- Women Artists of Rajasthan, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 2006
- 74th Annual All India Art Exhibition by IFACS, held at New Delhi and at Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur, 2004
- IFACS Exhibition (Rajasthan chapter), co-organised by Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur, 2002
- Contemporary Art Exhibition, organized by 'Prayas' (an Institute for the mentally challenged), at AIFACS, New Delhi, and Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 1998
- Indian Inspirations, group art exhibition, Harbour Front Centre, Toronto, Canada, celebrating 50 years of India’s independence, 1997
- Exhibition of Contemporary Paintings, organized by Shashi Art Gallery, Jaipur, 1996
- Contemporary Art Exposition of Rajasthan at 9th Rastriya Kala Mela, Kolkata, organized by Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, 1996
- Women Artists of India, organized by Indian Association of Women’s Studies, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 1995
- 36th Annual Art Exhibition of Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur, 1995
- All India Art Exhibition organized by Akriti Artist Group, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 1994
- International Exhibition of Paintings at WLRA World Congress, organized by World Leisure and Recreation Association in collaboration with Indian Leisure Studies Association and UNESCO, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 1993
- Womens Painters of Rajasthan, art camp organized by PAG (Progressive Artists Group) in collaboration with Central Lalit Kala Akademi (New Delhi) and Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur, 1988
- TAKHMAN 28 Group Show, Information Centre, Jaipur, 1970
- TAKHMAN 28 Group Show, IFACS Gallery, New Delhi, 1970
- TAKHMAN 28 Group Show, Bhandari Darshak Mandap, Gopal Stadium, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 1970
- 11th Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi Annual Exhibition, Jaipur, 1969
- Inaugural TAKHMAN 28 Group Show, Town Hall, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 1968
Workshops Attended
- International Women Artists Camp, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 2020
- Rang Malhar, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 2019
- Rang Malhar, City Palace Square, Jaipur, 2018
- Rang Malhar, Ravindra Manch, Jaipur, 2017
- Rang Malhar, Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur, 2015 and 2016
- Women Artists Camp, organized by Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 2015
- Art Workshop, organized by Franzcizak Art Studio for Women, Jaipur, 2006
- In-charge of Collage Workshop for Children, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, 1995
- Women Painters of Rajasthan, organized by PAG in collaboration with Central Lalit Kala Akademi, at Rajasthan School of Arts, Jaipur, 1988
- AAJ Group Workshop in Print Making, Rajasthan School of Arts, Jaipur, 1982
Awards Received
- Samaj Ratna Award, by Rajasthan Jan Manch, Jaipur, 2004
- Award in Graphics at 11th Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi Art Exhibition, Jaipur, 1969
Collections
- Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- NCC Office, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Personal Collections in Canada, Germany, India and USA
- Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur
- State Resource Centre, Rajasthan, Jaipur
- Tribal Research Centre, Udaipur, Rajasthan
Teaching Experience
- Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Drawing and Painting, Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 1970 to 2007
- Visiting Professor, Department of Architecture, MNIT, and at Women’s Polytechnic College, Jaipur
- Lecturer, Drawing and Painting, Udaipur University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 1968 to 1970
Books / Publications
- Dhulichitra: Folk Floor Designs of India, July 2019