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​Ghanshyam Gupta is a distinguished contemporary artist whose work delves into themes of meditation, emotional resonance, and the subconscious mind. His creations are designed to serve as gateways to inner peace, utilizing vibrant colors and abstract forms to evoke high-frequency emotions such as joy, love, and gratitude. Gupta's art is deeply rooted in his personal experiences, often manifesting as abstract figurative pieces that reflect his inner world and daily life influences. His multidisciplinary approach encompasses painting, sculpture, and printmaking, with a notable proficiency in techniques like serigraphy and etching. Through his "Happy Vibration Theory," Gupta aims to uplift viewers, offering them a therapeutic visual experience that promotes meditation and tranquility.

Qualification

B.F.A. Painting, Govt. School of Art, Aurangabad, 1989
M.F.A. Printmaking, M.S. University of Baroda, 1993
M.A. Fine (Printmaking), Royal College of Art, London, 1997
Summer Residency Program, New York Academy of Art, Manhattan, New York City, 2015

Exhibitions & Participation

Solo Shows
2024 The Lexicon Art presents Happy Vibrations, A solo Show, 3rd May -3rd June 2024 at

M12, Outer circle, Connaught place, New Delhi.

2023 Cosmic Heart Gallery Presents- The Optical Odyssey. Marine Lines, Mumbai
2021 Nehru Center Art Gallery, Mumbai.
2020 COLOUR SCULPTING BY Ghanshyam Gupta RETROSPECTIVE IN COLOUR CHAOS
art & soul, established in 2003, is a gallery showcasing Indian modern and contemporary arts in the
heart of Bombay. Founded by Dr. Tarana Khubchandani.

2015 Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
2013 Coomarswamy Hall, Museum, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai
2012 Roa, The Royal Opera Arcade Gallery, London SW1Y 4UY
2011 Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
2011 Museum Gallery, Mumbai.
2009 Museum Gallery, Mumbai.
2009 Festiv’ saison 2009, Ville de La Londe les Maures, Service Culturel, Espace Horace

Vernet, Art et Patrimoine, Toulon, France.

2008 Triveni art Gallery, New Delhi
2007 Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
2004 Kala Ghora Association Art Gallery, Mumbai
2002 Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
1999 Son-Et-Lumiere, Mumbai
1999 Print and Sculpture Exhibition at Grish Doshi’s (architect) office
1998 Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Mumbai
1998 Roma Abraham’s gallery, Mumbai
1998 Art Heritage, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi
1997 Lyndon’s Gallery, London
1995 Center for Development and Social Activities (C.D.S.A.), Pune
1994 Welcome Group Rama International, Aurangabad
1992 Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda
1992 Academy Gallery, Calcutta
Group Shows
2025 AstaGuru is holding an exhibition entitled “[SHOWKEEN]” at the NEHRU CENTRE, WORLI,
MUMBAI on and from 18th to 20th April 2025 (the “Exhibition”), at which it plans to exhibit and offer for
sale works of art created by various renowned artists.
2024 ROAD Presents Doshi-Correa Memorial, A week-long celebration of visual arts, performing arts
and design 25th August to 1st September.
2023 M P Birla Millennium Art Gallery, 4a Castletown Rd, West Kensington, London, UK
2022 The Lexicon Art, Allegory of Space, An exploration of forms, Architecture and Design,

Connaught Place, Outer Circle, New Delhi
2021 Nehru Center Art Gallery, Mumbai.
2021 Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
2018 Jahangir Art Gallery, Presented by Generation Art Foundation, Mumbai
2015 Academy Gallery, Calcutta
2015 Jankossen Contemporary Art Gallery, New York, USA
2015 www.Ashokjaingallery.com, New York, USA
2015 Eye for Art, Art Gallery, New York, USA
2015 Generation Art Foundation Presents at Edision N J – 08837, India Fair at America.
2015 Generation Art Foundation, Presents Coomarswamy Hall, Museum, Kala Ghoda,

Mumbai

2013 India Art Fair, NSIC Exhibition Ground, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi
2012 La Galleria Pall Mall, Royal Opera Arcade, London
2012 Roa, The Royal Opera Arcade Gallery, London
2010 “Triad” Contemporary Art of India, Loveland Museum / Gallery. USA
2010 Gallery joie, Presents, Leap, Visul arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
2007 Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda
2004 Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Art Mantram and Artists’ Network, Bangalore
2002 Murtyankan – an exhibition of sculptures, Rabindra Bhavan, Lalit Kala Akademi,

New Delhi

2001 Shridharani, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi
2000 Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
1999 Exhibition of Video- based installations, The Art News Magazine of India and Gallery

Chemould. Max Mueller Bhavan, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai

1997 East-West Gallery, London
1997 Art Aid, London
1997 Exhibition of prints, ARKS Gallery, London
1996 Sackville Gallery, London
1996 Mermaid Gallery, London
1995 Gloucester Gallery, London1995 Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
Participations
2023 National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
2023 Mumbai art Expo, At The Bombay Presidency Radio club, Colaba, Mumbai
2022 ART OF INDIA. SPACE, ART EXPO 2022, At Hall of Knowledge, Discovery Of India

Building, Ground Floor. Worli, Mumbai.
2019 India Art Times, "Sculpture Exhibition, 2019" Radio Club Seafront next to Gateway

of India and Taj Hotel.

2017 The Bombay Art Society presented History and Voyage of 128 years’ Project at

NGMA, Mumbai

2004 National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
2004 Sculptures on Display at Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore
2001 Ural Print Triennial, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
1999 12th Indian Oil Art Exhibition, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Mumbai
1998 International Print Triennial, Kanagawa Ken, Japan
1998 3rd Imperial Cancer Research Fund Contemporary Art Exhibition, Mall Galleries,

London

1998 4th Kochi International Triennial Exhibition of prints, Tosawashi International

Committee, Japan

1998 Harmony Show, Nehru Centre, Mumbai
1997 International Student Print Exhibition, Wood Lane Campus, UK
1997 National Print Exhibition, Wood Lane Campus, UK
1997 Summer Show, Royal Academy, London
1997 Osaka Triennale 1997—Print; 8th International Contemporary Art Competition,

Japan

1997 8th International Biennial Print & Drawing Exhibition, R.O.C. Taiwan
1996 London Original Print Fair, Royal Academy of Art, UK (This exhibition included the
works of Rembrandt, Durer, Picasso, Matisse, Edvard Munch, Paul Nash, and
Lucian Freud)

1996 Summer Show, Royal Academy, London
1994 Gujarat Lalit Kala Akademi, Ahmedabad
1993 National Print Exhibition, Bangalore
1993 Bombay Art Society, Mumbai
1992 Biennial, Bhopal
1992 AIFACS Exhibition, Delhi

Nationality

Indian artist

Categories

Contemporary, Meditation, Spirituality

Themes

Meditation, Emotional healing, and Subconscious expression through vibrant abstract figurative forms.

Ghanshyam Gupta is a contemporary artist known for exploring themes of meditation, emotions, and the subconscious. His vibrant, abstract artworks aim to evoke positive feelings like joy, love, and gratitude. Drawing from his personal experiences, Gupta creates abstract figurative pieces that reflect his inner world. Skilled in painting, sculpture, and printmaking, he is particularly adept in serigraphy and etching. Through his "Happy Vibration Theory," Gupta seeks to offer a therapeutic visual experience that promotes peace and meditation.

  • 2023

    First Prize for Best Paintings at Hyderabad Art Festival

  • 1999

    All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi

  • 1998

    Art Museum Award Winner, Tokyo International mini-print Triennial, Japan

  • 1998

    V.V. Oak First Award, Pune

  • 1998

    All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi

  • 1998

    Govt. of Maharashtra’s First Award and Gold Medal, the Bombay Art Society–All India Fine Arts Exhibition

  • 1997

    First prize in the International Student’s Print Exhibition, Falmouth College of Art, UK

  • 1996

    Nordsten Award for the Best Print, Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, London Original Print Association, London

  • 1987

    Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts, Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra

  • 1987

    Kala Nipun, Govt School of Art, Aurangabad, Maharashtra

  • 1986

    Gold medal in the South Zone Youth Festival, Waltair University, Vishakhapatnam

  • 1986

    Silver medal in the National Youth Festival, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu.