Mukesh Sharma

Abstract Landscape Rajasthan Light Viscosity Print Natural Green Turquoise

1998

Mukesh Sharma (b.1974, Rajasthan, India) is a full-time visual art practitioner based in New Delhi. He holds an MFA in Printmaking from MS University, Baroda (1998) and a BFA in Painting from Rajasthan School of Art, Jaipur (1996). On graduating in Baroda he continued his printmaking journey at the graphics studio, Jawahar Kala Kendra, in Jaipur. There is a natural and raw understanding in Mukesh Sharma’s prints that depict, and are influenced by, the Rajastani communities of his home town in rural India. In his Limited Edition fine-art prints, made over a period of twenty years, we are offered the colours of India’s ancient land, the textures, light and the patterns that are everywhere. This work is however not romantic nor nostalgic but shows a deeper rooted need to offer images of place, of where the artist is from and the journey that he is taking. The results are both compelling and honest. Sharma’s work has been recognised Internationally. His selected solo shows/projects include “Orthography of a Recondite Past” A show of graphic prints at Quarentena Galería Santiago, Chile (2021); an on-site collaboration with Amannath of Neemarana’s Tijra Fort-Palace on a bespoke suite called “Mukesh Mahal” (2017). “The Keyboards of Small Things” Gallery Sumukha Bangalore (2011); “World Without Boundaries” Galleria Corona, Mexico (2006); “(Re)visions” touring exhibition at the Long Gallery, curated by Judy Bourke University of Wollongong, New South Wales and at the Bay Press, Portland Arts Centre (CEMA), Victoria, Australia. His recent multiple group exhibitions/participation includes at The India Art Fair, New Delhi, Venice Architecture Biennale - Venice Italy, RMIT Gallery, Melbourne, Australia; Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, Edition Art Fair, Bussan, South Korea, Bonjour India festival Indo-French festival Le Musee Du Louvre, Paris; Gallery 27, London; Tokyo International Mini-Print Triennial, Tama Art University Museum, Tokyo, Japan; International Mini-Print Triennial EX-LIBRIS, Canada. Mukesh Sharma's work has been written about in The Wall Street Journal, Economics Times, India Today, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, The Hindu, Deccan Herald, Mint, Time Out Delhi, The Australian, The Observer, Art India Magazine, and Art Etc. News And Views, Bay Vallarta - Riviera Nayarit Mexico, Moralmoda Magazine Geneva, CH. among others. Sharma’s work is held in public and private collections worldwide including The National Gallery of Australia, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), RMIT University Museum, Swiss Re, Qualcomm to name a few.