Santhosh
India
<p>My artistic practice is an exploration of emotion, memory, and the relationship between people and their surroundings. Through my work, I seek to transform everyday experiences into visual narratives that invite reflection and personal interpretation. Rather than providing fixed meanings, I create spaces where viewers can connect with the artwork through their own perspectives and experiences.</p>
<p>I am drawn to the expressive qualities of color, texture, form, and composition. Each piece evolves through a process of experimentation, allowing intuition and observation to guide the final outcome. My work balances structure with spontaneity, embracing imperfections as an essential part of the creative journey.</p>
<p>Whether inspired by nature, culture, human experience, or abstract ideas, my artworks aim to evoke curiosity, contemplation, and emotional engagement. I believe art has the power to communicate beyond language, creating meaningful connections between the artist, the artwork, and the viewer.</p>
<p>Ultimately, my practice is a continuous process of discovery—an ongoing dialogue between material, imagination, and lived experience. Every artwork represents a moment of exploration and an invitation for others to find their own stories within it.</p>
<p>2009 P G Diploma in Painting from Bangalore University. Bangalore<br />
2007 Specialization in Painting from Shantinikethana Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya Chikmagalur <br />
Kannada University – Hampi, karnataka</p>
<p>Solo Shows<br />
2021 ‘’solo show’’ show’’ Sponsored by Kannada and Culture<br />
2015 ‘’ Solo show’’ Sponsored by Kannada and Culture Department, Vinscent Art Gallery ,Bangalore <br />
Group Shows<br />
2021 Artswel Virutal Art Exhibition with 38 Artworks from Emerging Artist at Artswel gallery ,Bangalore<br />
2019 ''A Stunning art show'' sponsored by Asian Art house JW Marriott Hotel ,Bangalore<br />
2019 ''A Stunning art show''sponsored by Asian Arthouse JW Marriott Hotel ,Bangalore<br />
2019 “Bon Voyage” A group show sponsored by asian art house .At J W Marriott Hotel.Bangalore<br />
2016 ''Bodhi Art Show'' Venkatappa Art Gallery.Bangalore<br />
2015 ''REFLECTIONS ''sponsored by DDartspaceAt The Bengal Gallery ICCR.Kolkata<br />
2015 ASYAAF (Asian Student and Young Artist Art Festivat ) Art Show At Gallery L V S , Seoul, South Korea<br />
2015 ‘’ Lshva Art Show ’’ at Lshva Art Gallery , Bangalore<br />
2014 ‘’Pink Spirit’’ Art Show at Swasti Art gallery,bangalore<br />
2014 ”Borders” 1st International Mail Art +Show at Strasbourg, France<br />
2014 Electric 7” A group Show at hotel royal orchid ,Bangalore<br />
2014 “ Mercedes Benz Art Show” Group Show at Mercedes Benz show room , bangalore<br />
2014 “Eclectic Exploration” 30 emerging artists at kalarasa art gallery bangalore <br />
2013 “A Retrospective of 71 young artists From Karnataka” at kalarasa art gallery,bangalore<br />
2013 “ In memory of Dr veena shaker” Organized by Sameeksha Art Research Media at venkatappa <br />
art gallery, bangalore<br />
2013 “The Grand Print Making Show” at ICAC gallery ,mumbai<br />
2012 ‘International Art Festival’ C.N. Collage Of Fine Arts, Ambawadi ,Ahmedabad<br />
2012 ‘Shimeesha Art Show’ Faculty of Fine Arts, M S U .Baroda .Gujrath<br />
2012 ‘Lenses and Paints’ a fusion of photographs and paintings C K P gallery bangalore <br />
2011 ‘Style-Space-Site-Sign’ curated by johny .M.L. at the gallery .N .I .V. new Delhi<br />
2011 ‘’ southern region’’-camelin art foundation painting C K P gallery bangalore<br />
2011 1x1 square foot show by studio verve gallery, amedabadad <br />
2011 “ Strokes of Karnataka” Vinscent Art Gallery, Karnataka Chitra kala Parishat’ Bangalore<br />
2010 “Electic Dialogues” Frangipani Art Gallery, montblanc boutique orieantil House,<br />
Amedahabad <br />
2010 “Boxes and Bookends” Rukshaan Art, Mumbai<br />
2009 ‘’Karnataka Shilpa Kala Academy’’<br />
2009 “Platform 15” 15 Artists at Chitra Kala Parishath, Bangalore<br />
2009 Annul show Bangalore University, Bangalore<br />
2008 ‘’10th Southern Region’’ – Camelin Art Foundation Painting, Cochin,Kerala<br />
2008 ‘’ Relaliance Mela’’ Rajagenagar, Bangalore<br />
2006 Srujana org Painting Camp at Chandravathi Palace, Mount Abu, Rajasthan<br />
2006 ‘’ Dasara Vastu Pradarshna Pradhikara’’ Mysore<br />
2004 ‘’Chitra Santhe’’ Karnataka Chitra Kala Parishat’ Bangalore<br />
Camps<br />
2019 Meet the Artist ,ravindra kalakshetra sculpture garden, Bangalore <br />
2016 Meet the Artist ,ravindra kalakshetra sculpture garden, bangalore<br />
2015 ''visvesvaraya art camp''Sponsored by century club at cubbon park .bangalore<br />
2015 Meet the Artist ,ravindra kalakshetra sculpture garden, bangalore<br />
2014 Meet the Artist ,ravindra kalakshetra sculpture garden, bangalore<br />
2011 Karnataka Lalita Kala Academy, Bijapur, Karnataka<br />
2009 ‘’ Varna Jagruthi’’ 1200 Artist Camp, Muddabedhari, Karnataka<br />
2009 Zee Painting Camp, Electronic city ,Bangalore <br />
2008 Association of People with Disability Children, Mallashwaram, Bangalore<br />
2006 Dasaravastu Pradarshana Pradhikara, Mysore, Karnataka<br />
2003 Terracotta Camp, Karnataka Shilpakala Academy, Bangalore<br />
2003 ‘’Graphic Camp’’ Chikmangalur, Karnataka </p>
<p>Residency<br />
2012 ‘’Style-Space-Site-Sign’’ N I V residency NewDelhi<br />
Felloship<br />
2015 Kannada and Culture Department ,bangalore</p>