Shyam Sharma
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| Born | 8 February 1941 (age 83) Mathura, India |
| Alma mater | College of Arts and Crafts, Lucknow |
Shyam Sunder Sharma is an Indian print artist, author and poet.[1][2]
Childhood and education
[edit]Sharma was born on 8 February 1941 in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.[3] His father also ran a printing press in Baraily.[4] He learned the art of printmaking from his maternal grandfather.[5] Later, he was enrolled in Lucknow University to receive his higher education in Fine Arts.
When asked how he got involved in printmaking, Sharma said, "While at my father's printing press, the prints were developed from machines, at the College of Arts and Crafts, Lucknow. I later learnt how to develop handmade prints and got hooked on it."[6]
Career
[edit]Sharma started his career in 1966 as a lecturer at College of Arts and Crafts, Patna where he rose to become head of the Department of Printmaking and later the Principal.[7]
His works have been displayed in solo and group exhibitions around the world. He has also been a member of the General Council of Lalit Kala Academy and the Chairman of the Advisory Board of National Modern Art Gallery, Delhi.[2]
Publications
[edit]Sharma has authored numerous books. Some of them are:
- Safed Sanp (a poetry collection)
- Syah
- Dekha Dekhi Baat (plays)
- Gandhi Aur Suktiyan
- Kashth Chhapa Kala
- Chitrakala aur Bihar
- Patna Qualam (Philosophy, Art history).[8]
Awards
[edit]- National Award by Lalit Kala Academy, Delhi[9]
- Padma Shri by the Government of India[10]
- International Print Biennial in Netherlands[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Khuda Bakhsh Library Journal, issue 160. Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library Patna. 2010. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ a b A Retrospective of Printmaker. Patna: Bihar Museum. December 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Padmashree Shyam Sharma: Kashth Chhapa Chitron Me Layatmak Abhivyakti". Newsclick. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Chhapa Kalakar Shyam Sharma se K. Manjari Shrivastav Ki baatcheet". Samalochan. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Delving Into The Mind Of An Artist". Ahmedabad Mirror. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Artist's handmade print on display at Michigan gallery". The Telegraph. 6 March 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Padmashree Shyam Sharma: Kashth Chhapa Chitron Me Layatmak Abhivyakti". Newsclick. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Padma Puraskar: Aath Vibhutiyon Ne Badhaya Bihar Ka Maan". Hindustan. Patna. 26 January 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Chhapa Kalakar Shyam Sharma se K. Manjari Shrivastav ki Baatcheet". Samalochan. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Mahatma Gandhi Ke Theme Par Padmashree Shyam Sharma Dwara Banayi Tasweeron Ki Lagi Pradarshani". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 12 December 2022.