RAMA SINGH
I was born and brought up in Varanasi, the holy city of
India. I have a master’s degree in Varanasi Arts from Banaras Hindu University
(B.H.U),
The everyday life and culture of Varanasi has strongly
influenced my art work. My painting includes a range of subjects represented
through the dynamic flow of vibrant colours, mainly in abstract forms and
shapes.
I love capturing the harmony of colour and luminosity of an
environment with acrylic or water colour as they are two of my most favourite
mediums.
Education
Master of Fine Arts
(First Class) – Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India – Oct. 98
Specialised in Applied Arts (Creative Design/Communication, Visualisation &
Campaign Planning). Bachelor of Fine Arts (First Class) – Banaras Hindu
University (BHU), Varanasi, India – Oct. 96 Specialised in Applied Arts
(Commercial Drawing, Design, Illustrations, Presentation)
Scholarships & Awards
• 2004 – 2005: Silver
Medal from Manav Sanket Academy, Ujjain (MP), India.
• 2002 – 2003: State Scholarship for Creative
Drawing, Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow, India.
• 2000 – 2002:
National Cultural Scholarship for Painting, Government of India.
• 2000 – 2001: Cash
Award for “All India Poster Competition”, by HRD, Government of India.
• 1986 – 1987: Sports Talent Search
Scholarship Scheme, Government of India.
Painting Exhibition Solo
• 2005 – 2006:
“Women’s Initiative for Peace in South Asia”, Sponsor: Ford Foundation,
Varanasi, India.
• 2003 – 2004: Lalit
Kala Academy, Lucknow & New Delhi, India.
• 2001 – 2003: Northern Railway Fair
Exhibition, Mughalsarai, India
• 2000 – 2001:
Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, India. Group
• 2006 – 2007: “Dreams of the everyday”,
Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill, London, N6 5HG, UK
• 2001 – 2002: Organised by N.C.Z.C.C.,
Allahabad at Allahabad & Lucknow , India
• 1999 – 2000: Srijan
Complex, Varanasi, India
• 1998 – 1999: “Creation”, Hotel Taj Ganges,
Varanasi, India
Illustration
• 2007 – 2008: Cover
illustration of the English version, translated by Alan Grimes, of Pierre
Véry’s French Novel “The Assassination of Father Christmas”.
