Est. 2008

Gunjan Tyagi

Painting·Sculpture·Installation·Film·Nature Art

About

Artist Statement

Gunjan was born in North India and currently living and working in Upstate, New York. She studied MFA from Sir J.J School of Arts and BFA from Kurukshetra University.

She is a visual artist who has gained extensive experience organizing and participating workshops and residency programs. She specializes in Public and Nature Art, which she has honed through her participation in various international art programs. Her works have been exhibited in Hungary, Japan, Nepal, South Korea, Iceland, France, Italy, Lithuania, Mauritius and USA.

While Gunjan is trained as a painter, she is a multimedia artist who also works in sculpture, installation, film, and design. Her playful and humorous style belies the depth and thoughtfulness of her work, often asking thought-provoking questions about politics, society, cultural differences, and identity.

Gunjan is also actively involved in environmental and ecological causes, serving as the Treasurer of Training and Research in Environmental and Ecological Sciences (TREES). She is committed to using her art to raise awareness of important social and cultural issues.

Education

MFA — Sir J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai

BFA — Kurukshetra University

Selected Exhibitions

2018Imagine Art Festival, Nehru Park
2018Iceland Biennale
2017Global Nomadic Art Project — Lithuania, France, Germany
2017Dreieich Museum, Germany
2017l'Alliance Française de Maurice
2016Tsukuba Artist Residency, Japan
2016AkarPrakar Gallery, New Delhi
2015Tsukuba Artist Residency, Japan
2014Wongol International Residence, South Korea
2012Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai
2010International Enamel Society, Hungary

Awards

2008UNDPA Art Social Change Award
2008Third South Asian Youth Festival, Kathmandu
2008National Youth Festival, Kolhapur University
2007North Indian Youth Festival, Kanpur University