MAHUA RAY

Born               : 1963, Kolkata, West Bengal.

Education      : M.A. (Education), B.Ed. From Calcutta University.

For me, art transcends mere aesthetics; it's a harmonious blend of logic and emotion, where each stroke tells a tale, and every form whispers a sentiment. Join me as we delve into the depths of interpretation, where the canvas becomes a mirror reflecting the tapestry of human experience.

Embark on a whimsical journey through my solo exhibition, where clouds transform into characters and everyday encounters morph into masterpieces on canvas. From the innocent days of "cloud faces" to the mature strokes of my brush dipped in myriad hues, each artwork narrates a story woven with imagination and experience.

As I wandered through the labyrinth of life, the faces in the clouds materialized among the people I met, inspiring me to translate their unique personas onto canvas. From the vibrant streets of Kolkata, where idol making ignited my creative spirit, to the tender embrace of bronze sculpture.

My artistry evolved, guided by encounters with luminaries like World Famous Artists Debiprasad Roychoudhury, Sahuddin, and Jogen Chaudhury.

Profile

Exhibits

2000 - Exhibit (Painting) at Bombay Art Society, Bangalore

2000 - Exhibit (Painting) at Bombay Art Society, Bangalore

2001 - Exhibit (Pottery), at D.D. Neroy Art Gallery, Mumbai

2003 - New York Art Exhibition(Painting), New York Exhibit (Painting) at National Art Gallery of Canada

2005 - Exhibit Mumbai Art Gallery (Painting), Mumbai

2008 - Exhibit (Ceramic - Mural), D.D. Neroy Art gallery, Mumbai

2009 - Exhibit (Sculpture) Jehangir Art Gallery

2009 - (Bombay Art Society) Mumbai Exhibit (Sculpture) “Rhythm of Art” Gallery, Mumbai

2010 - Exhibit (Sculpture) Jehangir Art Gallery, (Bombay Art Society) Mumbai

2011 - Exhibit (Sculpture) Arctic Vision (French Gallery), New Delhi

2011 - Exhibit (Sculpture) Women Art Foundation Charity Show, New Delhi

2011 - Exhibit (Sculpture) Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

2012 - Exhibit (Pottery & Ceramic) ISCI, Mumbai

2012 - Exhibit (Sculpture) Bajaj Gallery, Mumbai

2013 - Exhibit (Sculpture) Art Galleries Europe, Paris

2013 - Exhibit (Sculpture) Roa Art Gallery, London

2013 - Exhibit (Sculpture) Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai

2014 - Exhibit (Sculpture) at Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

2014 - Jahangir Art Gallery, Bombay, JS Art Gallery, Bombay

2014 - Prince of Wales Art Gallery, Bombay

2015 - Chitrakala Parishad - Bangalore

2015 - Dubai - Dubai Art Festival

2016 - Kolkata -Elora Arts Mumbai - Indian art festival

2017 - Sculptures display at Sofitel Hotel

2017 - Painting show - Bajaj Art Gallery

2017 - Painting show Baroda university - national award Gold medal

2017 - Painting show Ahmedabad - Kalakendra - national award silver medal

2018 - Painting & Sculpture at Jehangir Art Gallery

2018 - Goa Kala academy painting & sculpture- International award 1st price for the sculpture

2018 - Bajaj Art Gallery Bombay

2018 - India Art Festival (Bombay) - painting

2019 - Trisha Art Gallery solo show on painting

2019 - India Art Times sculpture fare in Bombay

2019 - Turkey Art Festival (Painting)

2019 - Indian Art Festival in Bombay

2020 - The Leela Bombay (Painting & Sculpture) solo show

2020 - Show as a personal collection of museums all over the world - virtual exhibition (1)

2020 - Show as a personal collection of museums all over the world - virtual exhibition (2)

2023 - India Art Festival Mumbai