C Chandrashekara

Dr C Chandrashekara (born in 1947) is an Indian contemporary visual artist. His works have been exhibited in international exhibitions such as the Third Havana Biennial, Cuba in 1989 and have been featured in numerous public and private collections including the Lalit Kala Akademi, Kala Bhavan, NGMANational Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore http://ngmaindia.gov.in/ Retrieved 9 March 2023 and Galerie De’Arts Gallery with a view https://issuu.com page 152 Retrieved 9 March 2023. He has actively participated in the literary and social movements of Karnataka and held key positions in various institutions.An interview from 2012 Prajavani Retrieved 9 March 2023 . He served as the Chairman of the Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy from 1995 to 1998. In 2012, he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in literatureConferred honorary doctorates Times of India Retrieved 9 March 2023 by Mysore University for his contributions.
==Life and career==
Chandrashekara's journey in the art world began against the backdrop of his upbringing in a rural agricultural family in Bangalore. In 1973, he achieved his Diploma in drawing and painting and commenced his career as a drawing teacher at Bangalore City Corporation School. Subsequently, he pursued a Diploma in drawing and painting, followed by a master's course in arts in 1975 at Ken School of Arts, Bangalore. In 1980, he obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Graphic printmaking from Kala Bhavan. His artistic journey led him to explore various mediums, including graphic etchings and oil paintings, which he employed in his artistic endeavors throughout India.
In his initial days, he started drawing and painting using watercolor, postal colors, oil paint, and tempera. He then used digital prints, printmaking, and photography. He did etchingsOn the life and works of Dr C Chandrashekara Published by Karnāṭaka Lalit Kala Akademi, 2004 pg. 29 applying intaglio techniques. He worked with lithography and serigraphy. In serigraphy, he used a foam binder with a pigmentation technique. Over the years he has adapted a wide range of media to his works. 
Born into a society with hierarchies, he witnessed an unhealthy society all along. The contradictions and inequalities he witnessed manifested in many of his artworks including his series Stitch. He was called "Stitch Chandrashekara".An interview from 2012 Prajavani Retrieved 9 March 2023 He was presented many awards and scholarships for his work and has participated in several major national and international exhibitions. He also curated several artist campsBahuroopi workshop https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com Retrieved 9 March 2023 across India organized by national and regional centers of Lalit Kala Akademi, Ken School of Art and SAARC.
 
Dr C Chandrashekara served as Dean of Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts, Mysore from 1989 to 1990. During 1993-94, he held the positions of Vice-President and General Secretary for the 4th and 5th Karnataka Kala Mela. He was a Member of the Executive Board of the South-Central Zone Cultural Centre in Nagpur and Tanjore, a Governing Council Member of Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts, Mysore, and a Member (1995-1997) of the National Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. From 1995 to 1998, he also served as Chairman of the Karnataka Lalit Kala Akademi. In the late 90s, he was appointed as a Member of the Board of Studies at Bangalore University and Kuvempu University.
He was also empaneled as a judgeState Film Award Selection Advisory Committee 2011 Prajavani News Retrieved 9 March 2023 in the selection committee for the Karnataka State Film Awards 2011.
==Awards==
*2018: Varnashilpi Venkatappa AwardRecipients of Varnashilpi Venkatappa Awards Government of Karnataka Retrieved 9 March 2023 
*2018	Dr Babu Jagajeevanaram Award, Government of Karnataka
*2016	Senior Artist Fellowship by Karnataka Lalita Kala Akademi 
*2014	Bodhi Vardhana AwardBodhivardhana Awards 2014 Prajavani News Retrieved 9 March 2023
*2000	Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy Award
*1999	Rajyotsava AwardRecipients of Rajyotsava Awards Government of Karnataka Retrieved 9 March 2023 , Government of Karnataka
*1999	Dr B R Ambdekar Award, Government of Karnataka
==Shows==
Throughout his artistic career, Dr C Chandrashekara has participated in both solo and group shows, as well as numerous national and international exhibitions. 
===Solo exhibitions===
*2011	Introspections, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore; Lalit Kala Academi, New Delhi; Corner House Gallery, Hyderabad; and Kala Academy, GoaIntrospection – New Media Art The Navhind Times Retrieved 9 March 2023 
*2010	Image and Impression, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
*2008	Golden Stitch, Bangalore, Mysore and Dharwad
*1998	Paradox Series, Bangalore
*1992	Satire Series, Ken School of Art, Bangalore
*1980	Graphic exhibition, Kala Bhavan
===Group Shows===
*2017: Perspectives of Karnataka Modern Art, NGMA, BangalorePerspectives of Karnataka Modern Art exhibition Bangalore Mirror Retrieved 9 March 2023 
*1998: All India Art Exhibition celebrating Golden Jubilee of Independence, Renaissance art gallery, Bangalore
*1984: Exhibition by Karnataka Artists, Sista’s Art Gallery, Bangalore
*1983-84: Karnataka Kala Yatra in 25 centres across Karnataka
*1981: Rhythm Artist Groups Exhibition, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bangalore
*1980: Graphic Exhibition, Ramneel Art Gallery, Bangalore
*1980: Graphic Exhibition, Ranu Mukarjee Art Gallery, Kolkata
*1971: Vasantothsava Art Exhibition, Bangalore
===National & International Exhibitions===
*2011: 9th International Biennial of Print-Art, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal
*2011: 1st All India Digital Art Exhibition, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi
*1998: All India Art Exhibition celebrating Golden Jubilee of Independence, Renaissance Art Gallery, Bangalore
*1989: First International Biennial of Prints, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal 
*1989: International Havana Biennial ExhibitionThe Third Havana Biennial 1989, Cuba https://www.afterall.org/ Retrieved 9 March 2023 , Cuba
*1988: Karnataka Utsav Exhibition, Manchester
*1985-86: Festival of IndiaFestival of India July 12, 1984, Section C, Page 15 The New York Times Retrieved 9 March 2023, Graphic Exhibition, prominent galleries at California, New York, Los Angeles, Texas and Pennsylvania
*1981, 82, 84, 87: National Lalit Kala Akademi, Annual Exhibitions, New Delhi
*1972, 78 & 80: Karnataka Lalita Kala Akademi Annual Exhibitions, Bangalore
Category:1947 births
Category:Indian people	
Category:Visual artists