Monsoon Canvas- Artist Biography

R.B Bhaskaran (1942)

Education:

1977

1968

1966
1959-64
1964

Post graduation studies in Print Making at Portsmouth Polytechnic, England as scholar of the British Council.
Studied Intaglio Print Making Lithography & Ceramics at Ein-Hod Israel under the scholarship of IAPA, UNESCO
Secured first class Diploma in Fine Arts
Studied advanced painting at Govt. College of Arts and Crafts. Chennai,
Undergone training in Fresco Techniques at Bhanasthali Vidyapath College, Rajasthan, India.

Awards:

1979-84,86
1982

Fellowship awarded by the Department of Culture, Government of India,
Ministry of Education, New Delhi.
Honored with the National Award for Graphic Art.

 

Selected Solo Shows:

1965-1992

Travelling show 1965-1992 at Bombay, New Delhi, Chennai & Pondicherry - ‘A selection of works’

 

International Shows:

2003
1985

Lecture Tour, Vietnam
Participated in India Festival Print Workshop at San Diego State University, USA

Positions served:

2005,07,09
2002-08
2000-02
1997-2001
1992

1995
1997
1986
1981

International Jury Member, Florance Biannale, Italy.
Chairman, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi,National Academy of art,
Elected as Eminent Artist LKA New Delhi,
Services as Principal of the Govt. College of Art, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Served as Hon. Advisor on Art to His Excellency Lt. Governor of Pondicherry, Dr. Harswaroop Singh
Became the Principal of the Govt. College of Art, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Served as Honorary Secretary in Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai,
Served as Commissioner of 6th Triannalle, India, Indian section
Served as Jury for National Exhibition of Art, New Delhi.

 

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