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"The line is the life force of his work." H Goetz, critic.
Shiavax Chavda was a masterful interpreter of ancient Indian art forms and
his sympathy with its subjects, whether human, animal or architectural and
his ability to enter their souls with a few deft strokes is considered the
hallmark of his work.
His ability to capture the life force, the movements, even their muscular
structure or their body structures with...
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"The line is the life force of his work." H Goetz, critic.
Shiavax Chavda was a masterful interpreter of ancient Indian art forms and
his sympathy with its subjects, whether human, animal or architectural and
his ability to enter their souls with a few deft strokes is considered the
hallmark of his work.
His ability to capture the life force, the movements, even their muscular
structure or their body structures with a few simplified strokes is what
makes him stand apart.
Born in 1914 in Navsari Gujarat, Chavda joined the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai in
1930. In 1935 he went to London where he studied at the Slade School under
Professor Randolph. In 1937, he continued his studies at the Academie de la
Grande Chaumiere, Paris. While in Paris, he worked alongside Leon Bakst and
Picasso in designing the sets for the Diaghelev Ballet.
He travelled extensively through the length and breadth of India to
understand his subjects. Indian temples, the ancient art traditions, rural
life, the sacredness of art, all formed the basis for his unique style.
Chavda's style evolved from the early realistic portrayals to depiction of
the personality and character of his subjects but the works always remained
optimistic and vibrant, though never dramatic.
He had his first solo exhibition in Mumbai in 1945 and thereafter in
Indonesia, Singapore, London, Paris and Switzerland. His works have also
been featured in the UNESCO International exhibition (1946) and the Salon de
Mai (1951). Between 1956-63, he exhibited with the Bombay Group.
A retrospective of his work was held at the Jehangir Art Gallery in 1993.
Shiavax Chavda died in 1990.
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Born
1914
Navsari Gujarat
Died
1990
Mumbai
Education
1930 -5 Diploma(Fine Arts),J.J. School *
1935 -38 Diploma (Fine Arts),Slade School, London.(Student of Prof.Randolf Schwabe) *
1936-9 Part-Time Student,St.Martin's School of Art,London *
1937 Academie de la Grande Chaumiere ,Paris *
1955 Student with Mr.Helmut Ruhemann ,Ex-Chief Restorer of National Gallery,London *
Exhibitions
1993|Ex.,| Retrospective|JG *
1992|Ex.,| 'Indian,European and Oriental Paintings and Work of Art',Sotheby's Auction|New Delhi *
1987 |Ex.,|'Indian Drawing Today'|JG *
1960 |Ex.,|'Contemporary Art from India -Folkwang Museum|Essen *
1956|Ex.,| |Paris *
1952|Ex.,||Singapore *
2011 'Ethos V: Indian Art Through the Lens of History (1900 to 1980), Indigo Blue Art, Singapore
1993|Ex.,| Retrospective|JG *
1992|Ex.,| 'Indian,European and Oriental Paintings and Work of Art',Sotheby's Auction|New Delhi *
1987 |Ex.,|'Indian Drawing Today'|JG *
1960 |Ex.,|'Contemporary Art from India -Folkwang Museum|Essen *
1956|Ex.,| |Paris *
1952|Ex.,||Singapore *
2011 'Ethos V: Indian Art Through the Lens of History (1900 to 1980), Indigo Blue Art, Singapore
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Untitled
Oil on board
29.5 x 23.75 in
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Auction 2004 (December)
30 Nov-2 Dec 2004
Untitled
Oil on board
23.5 x 12 in
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Lot 38
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Auction 2001 (December)
6-12 December 2001
Miracle of Melody
Oil on canvas
36 x 23 in
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$2,000
Rs 95,000
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Lot 39
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Auction 2001 (December)
6-12 December 2001
Ecstasy of...
Oil on canvas
32 x 27 in
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$1,650
Rs 78,375
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