EDUCATION
1996 - Masters of Industrial Design from Domus Academy, Milan, Italy.
1992 - Graduated in Product Design from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India
1987 - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Mysore, India.
SOLO & GROUP SHOWS
2020
The Stop (Sculpture from \'dented painted\') at India Art Fair 2020, New Delhi
2019
‘....and fourth chair’ a collaborative work with Bose Krishnamachari at Gallery Espace New Delhi
The Splash, at AD Art & Design Fair Mumbai
Heliconia sculpture at Apparao Galleries The Lodhi, New Delhi
2018
Herberium Indicum, solo show at Exhibit 320, New Delhi
Tropical Treillage sculpture at Bikaner House with Gallery Art Pilgrim, New Delhi
Magnolia sculpture at AD art & design fair, Mumbai
2017
The Heliconia (Sculpture from Hyper Blooms\') at India Design Fair 2017, New Delhi
2016
The Bodhi Tree with Apparao Galleries for the India Art Fair
2015
Solo booth at India Art Fair Delhi with Gallery Art Positive, New Delhi
2014
Solo show Once Upon a Time at The Park Hotel, New Delhi
Showcased limited edition carpets with I+I Milano at Salone del mobile, Milano, Italy
2012
Showcased at Maison et Object, Paris
Group show at India Art Fair 2012 at the Apparao Gallery @ Aman Lodhi, New Delhi
2011
Solo show DENTED PAINTED at the Apparao Gallery@ Aman Lodhi, New Delhi
Group show at India Art Summit 2011 with the Apparao Gallery
2010
Solo show HYPER BLOOMS at the Apparao Gallery@ Aman Lodhi, New Delhi
Showcased at Maison et Object, Paris
2009
Solo show MY LAZY GARDEN at the Apparao Gallery, Chennai
Showcased at Maison et Object, Paris
Showcased at Salone Del Mobile, Milano as 1 of the 3 artist of limited edition pieces under the name Strawberry Fields with a large Champa Tree Installation paired with a few Blossoms
2008
Solo show THE MOONLIT SAFARI at the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Showcased at Maison et Object, Paris
Showcased limited edition works with I+I Milano at Salone del mobile, Milano, Italy
2007
Solo Show MY LAZY GARDEN at the Stainless Gallery, New Delhi
Showcased at Maison et Object, Paris
Group show 9-9-9 as part of silver jubilee celebrations of Bombay Brasserie, Gallery Sumukha London
2006
Showcased at Maison et Object, Paris
2004
Solo show I WENT FISHING the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Group show GLOBAL LOCAL organized by the British Council which toured across India and culminated in an exhibition at the V&A Museum, London
2001
Showcased with I+I Milano at Salone del mobile, Milano, Italy
AWARDS
2014 - Best Product Design Accessories – Good Homes 2014
2010 - Best Five – Furniture & Accessories Design 2010- IIID (Indian Institute Of Interior Designers)
2008 - Winner - Best Chair design IIID (Indian Institute Of Interior Designers).
2007 - DESIGNER OF THE YEAR- ELLE Décor India awards (EDIDA 2007)
- The top 10 designers in India- by the India Today Group and the Man’s world magazine.
2006 - Winner- Excellence in usage of Stainless Steel in Product Design- Jindal Stainless Innovation Awards 2007 for ‘My Lazy Garden’ collection
2003 - Winner – Lighting Design- ELLE Décor India awards (EDIDA 2003)
1996 - Winner- 2nd prize in the professional category of the International “Glassware Design Competition Shades of Crystal”- Arnolfo Di Cambio (Society of Italian Crystalware Manufacturers) and In/Arch (Italian National Institute of Architects 1996). The entry was a set wine glasses named, ‘Spirit\'. The jury was chaired by Burno Munari, Vittoriano Vigano, Paolo Delmartello, Cesare Casati and Alik Cavaliere.
1995 - Honorary award and exhibition at the EIMU (Office Furniture Fair) 1995, Milan from the entry to Office Design Competition. The entry was a workstation for the future. The Jury consisted of Jean Nouvel, Toshiyki Kita, Stefan Lengyel, John Crawshaw, Augusto Morello and Giuseppe Varchetta.
- Project selected - Salone Del Mobile, 1995. (Milan Furniture Fair) organized by the furniture manufacturers association of Cantu, Italy, from the entry to CLAC Home Design Competition.
1996 - Worked as core member of Architect Stefano Giavannoni Studio, Milano, Italy, on projects in products, furniture and system designs for Alessi and Magis s.r.l, Italy
1995 - Graduated in Masters Industrial Design, Domus Academy, Milano. During this period, worked on various projects in collaboration with designers like Andrea Branzi, Massimo Morozzi, Isao Hosoe, Stefano Giovannoni, Ezio Manzini, Marco Susani and Mario Trimarchi.
1992 - Graduated in Product Design from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India
- Designed museum lighting and exhibit display system for PATAN DARBAR MUSEUM, Kathmandu, Nepal. The project was done in collaboration with Arch. Goetz Hagmuller and team.
1987 - Graduated in Mechanical Engineering, University of Mysore, India.
Visiting Faculty:National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
AWARDS
2010 - Best Five – Furniture & Accessories Design 2010- IIID (Indian Institute Of Interior Designers)
2008 - Winner - Best Chair design IIID (Indian Institute Of Interior Designers).
2007 - Designer of the year- ELLE Décor India awards (EDIDA 2007)
- The top 10 designers in India- by the India Today Group and the Man’s world magazine.
2006 - Winner- Excellence in usage of Stainless Steel in Product Design- Jindal Stainless Innovation Awards 2007 for ‘My Lazy Garden’ collection
2003 - Winner – Lighting Design- ELLE Décor India awards (EDIDA 2003)
1996 - Winner- 2nd prize in the professional category of the International “Glassware Design Competition Shades of Crystal”- Arnolfo Di Cambio (Society of Italian Crystalware Manufacturers) and In/Arch (Italian National Institute of Architects 1996). The entry was a set wine glasses named, ‘Spirit\'. The jury was chaired by Burno Munari, Vittoriano Vigano, Paolo Delmartello, Cesare Casati and Alik Cavaliere.
1995 - Honorary award and exhibition at the EIMU (Office Furniture Fair) 1995, Milan from the entry to Office Design Competition. The entry was a workstation for the future. The Jury consisted of Jean Nouvel, Toshiyki Kita, Stefan Lengyel, John Crawshaw, Augusto Morello and Giuseppe Varchetta.
- Project selected - Salone Del Mobile, 1995. (Milan Furniture Fair) organized by the furniture manufacturers association of Cantu, Italy, from the entry to CLAC Home Design Competition.