Jhupu Adhikari Profile   |    Summary Jhupu Adhikari considers the works of Pablo Picasso his foremost inspiration. Adhikari is among the first-generation of artists to receive their art and graphic design training outside of India, in England in 1951. Speaking about his works, the artist says, “Though my passion for Picasso is apparent in some of my work, my drawings and paintings do not follow any rigid style or pattern. I paint in the style that comes naturally... Read More Jhupu Adhikari considers the works of Pablo Picasso his foremost inspiration. Adhikari is among the first-generation of artists to receive their art and graphic design training outside of India, in England in 1951. Speaking about his works, the artist says, “Though my passion for Picasso is apparent in some of my work, my drawings and paintings do not follow any rigid style or pattern. I paint in the style that comes naturally to me at the moment of time and always look to portray the truth - in the subject, object and inspiration that provoked the painting…” Adhikari’s work ranges freely between different genres and styles. Nevertheless, while the artist’s oeuvre has included landscapes, still lifes, portraits and more, there has always been a sharp social commentary that edges his work. Greatly affected by events like the Nellie massacres and the recent Asian tsunami, Adhikari’s paintings, including those from his critically acclaimed Clown series, reflect his understanding of and reactions to these events. Born in 1927, Adhikari studied Fine Arts at the Government College of Arts and Crafts, Kolkata, in 1950, and Graphic Design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in the United Kingdom, where he obtained a Diploma in Design, in 1954. He is the recipient of several awards including the Maharaja of Darbhanga’s Gold Medal for watercolour in December 1949. The artist’s solo shows include those held at Gallery Alternatives, New Delhi, in 2006; Gallery Ganesha, New Delhi, in 2005; and Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, in 1998. Amongst the group shows in which his works have been featured are ‘Pastels and Contemporary Indian Art’ presented by Art Motif at the Stainless Art Gallery, New Delhi, in 2008; ‘Colors of Healing’ at Art Junction, New Delhi, in 2005; and Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, in 2003,2002,2001,2000,1999 and 1998. The artist lives and works in Kolkata. Read Less Born 1927    Education 1954 Diploma in Graphic Design from Central School of Arts & Crafts, London 1954 National Diploma in Design (NDD) Ministry of Education, UK 1950 Diploma in Fine Arts Govt. College of Arts & Crafts, Kolkata Exhibitions Selected Solo Exhibitions 2006 Gallery Alternatives, New... Selected Solo Exhibitions 2006 Gallery Alternatives, New Delhi 2005 Gallery Alternatives, New Delhi 2005 Gallery Ganesha, New Delhi 1998 Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata 1994 Renaissance Gallery, Bangalore 1994 India International Centre, New Delhi 1993 Gallery Ganesha, New Delhi 1992 India International Centre, New Delhi 1992 Retrospective Exhibition, CMC, New Delhi 1991 India International Centre, New Delhi Selected Group Exhibitions 2013 'Still Life', Gallery Art Motif, New Delhi 2008 ‘Pastels and Contemporary Indian Art’, presented by Art Motif at The Stainless Art Gallery, New Delhi 2005 ‘Colors of Healing’, Art Junction, New Delhi 1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003 Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata 2002 ‘Still Life’, Art Motif, New Delhi 1993 ‘Malhar Monsoon Exposition’, Srishti Art Gallery, New Delhi 1990 ‘Art Mosaic Exhibition’, Centre for Contemporary Art Gallery, New Delhi 1990 ‘Girl Child’, Srishti Art Gallery, New Delhi 1988 Group Show, Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi 1960 Academy of Fine Arts Annual Winter Exhibition 1955 Commonwealth Painters Exhibition, London Honours and Awards 1979 President's Award for Best Calendar Design 1973 President's Award for Best Float at Republic Day Parade on behalf of Government of Karnataka 1969 President's Award for Best Label Design 1957 Rolling Trophy for Best Display Commercial Artists Guild, Mumbai 1948 Maharaja of Darbhanga's Gold Medal for Water-Colors, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata 1979 President's Award for Best Calendar Design 1973 President's Award for Best Float at Republic Day Parade on behalf of Government of Karnataka 1969 President's Award for Best Label Design 1957 Rolling Trophy for Best Display Commercial Artists Guild, Mumbai 1948 Maharaja of Darbhanga's Gold Medal for Water-Colors, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata Read More Read Less Read Less
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