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Sunday 9 February 2014

URVASHI THAKKAR

Urvashi Thakkar, now living in Bangalore considers herself as a self taught artist.  Her interest began right from the time when she was in school.  While in USA , she had the opportunity to attend, university of Indiana , which was a wonderful experience and Brookhaven college in Dallas ,  Tx.
Urvashi  began painting with oil and later switched to acrylic and watercolor.  Has attended several workshops here in India and USA . 
While in Bangalore , she had the opportunity of meeting Dr. Svetoslav Roerich, who inaugurated one of her exhibitions at Chitrakala Parisath.  He was a great inspiration for her and encouraged her to paint.  Another well known artist for whom she has a great respect ,was Mr. M.S Chandrasekhar ,  her first teacher and friend in Bangalore, famous for his Ajanta paintings and several other works .



A lot to be thankful for meeting such wonderful personalities in the field of art.Exhibitions
1982...Vizag 
1985...Classic collection at Windsor  Manor,  Bangalore.
1987...Chitrakala Parisath , 
1989....ChitrakalaParisath 
2003...Chitra Santhe art fair, Bangalore.
2006....Chitra Santhe.
2008...Group show at, The Alliace Francaise. 
2011... Chitra Santhe

Contact  9845374440 



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