Usha, a post graduate in Sociology,
and a banker by profession, is mainly recognized as a writer in Kannada all
over Karnataka. She has published 20 books - 7 novels, 2 collections of short
stories, 4 collections of poems (one in tulu) 3 collections of essays, 2 life
histories, 1 travelogue, and an autobiography. Besides she edited nearly 10
books. She has bagged many literary awards. She was the president of Karnataka
Women writers Association for 5 years. She was actively associated with many social
service organizations.
Till 2005 she never even dreamt of
becoming an artist though art was her weakness during her growing up days. She
could not pursue art seriously since other aspects of life kept her busy.
She started painting at the age of 60 after she met with a near fatal
road accident in 2005. She was confined to the bed for nearly six months with
multiple fractures. At that time she started painting as a therapy to overcome
the mental and physical trauma and it worked wonders to her. Since 2006
painting has become her passion.
Her paintings are exhibited in web galleries www.fineartamerica.com/usharai;
www.artslant.com
www.orangeartgallery.ning.com.
Art lovers from all over the globe appreciate her works. She won some online competitions conducted by www.fineartamerica.com which boosted her spirits.
www.artslant.com
www.orangeartgallery.ning.com.
Art lovers from all over the globe appreciate her works. She won some online competitions conducted by www.fineartamerica.com which boosted her spirits.
Some of her original art pieces
and prints are sold through www.fineartamerica.com
worldwide. One of her painting ‘Universe’ is purchased by a yoga center in US.
‘Musician’ is purchased by an American Lady in St Louis. Many of her art pieces
adore the walls of art lovers in Karnataka, different cities in India, USA,
England and Australia.
Art participation:
1. Participated in 2 group shows – 2006
2. Solo show at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat on 7,8,9
December- 2007
3. Group show at Bangalore club on 7-8
November -2009
4. Participated in a group show ‘Random
Expressions’ on 16-22 August-2011
5. Participated in group exhibition ‘Laya’
Rythms in Nature and Dance’ on 4-10th October 2013
6. Exhibition at Renaissance Galery, Bangalore
Nov. 2013
Her Collections includes: oil on canvas, water colour, glass painting,
fabric painting, acrylic paintings. She loves to paint landscapes, seascapes,
historical ruins, flowers and people. Now she is trying her hand in abstract
art.
Contact details : Phone no.
080 22291677; mobile 9916384265
E mail : usharai@gmail.com
Address: 1 B, Thomas Manor,
88, Richmond Road, Bangalore-560025
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