Dharshana Bajaj’s paintings celebrate the “human–nature” interconnection. Inspired by the ancient Indian Advaitha philosophy, and her own spiritual practices such as meditation and journaling, Dharshana aims to depict the “Oneness” of all that exists in her art. Deeply concerned about the climate change crisis, she wishes to raise awareness in the viewer on the importance of “reconnecting” with and bonding with nature, the way our ancestors did for thousands of years before. Dharshana believes that when each of us wakes up to the truth that we are not “apart” from Nature, but “a part” of it, we will start making better choices collectively. This is also the premise of her recently published book Gaia’s Own: Every Child’s Guide To Living In Harmony With Nature. As in her art, in this book too readers will find an amalgamation of spirituality, science, and art. Dharshana is also a book editor.
Artist’s Resume
Art Education:
MA History of Fine Arts, Stella Maris College, 1994–1996
Certificate Course in Art (Drawing & Painting), C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation, 2002–2003
Artist A. V. Ilango’s Art Space, 2006–2007
Select Solo Exhibitions:
2007, Seasons Greetings, Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai
2012, Chasing Butterflies, Vinnyasa Art Gallery, Chennai
2016, What flows though you, flows through me, too, Le Galleria, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, Chennai
2017, The Crow and Other Mysteries (Under A Crimson Sky), Art World, Chennai
2019, A 100 Shades of Green, Le Galleria, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, Chennai
2022, Living In Harmony With Nature, A Painter’s Garden, Chennai
2023, Enchanted Realms, Kadambari Art Gallery, Dakshina Chitra Museum, Chennai
Select Group Exhibitions:
2004, Sankalp, Le Galleria, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, Chennai
2016, Art Mart Chennai, Nageshwar Park, Chennai
2017, CWA exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai
2018, Art Mart Chennai, Nageshwar Park, Chennai
2021, 6th National Women Artists’ Group Show, Pondicherry Art Akademy, Dakshinachitra, Chennai, India
2021, 3rd National Group Show, Pondicherry Art Akademy, Pondicherry, India
Select Press Reviews:
“This Artist Expresses Journey of the Soul through Canvas”, Deccan Chronicle, April 14, 2009.
“Voices of the Mind“, http://www.newindianexpress.com, April 15, 2009.
“From ‘Faith’ to ‘Subtle Truths’ via Canvas“, New Indian Express, December 10, 2016.
“Nature can heal anything and everything”, Chennai Times, February 21, 2019
Featured Artist, Inspirational Arts Online Magazine, UK, January 2021
“Artist Dharshana Posts Her Painting On Facebook Page To Keep People Positive“, Mylapore Times, June 2022
Select Publications:
2020, Corona: A Path Breaker, Art Associations Guild – AP
2021, 6th National Women Artists’ Group Show Catalogue
2021, Art Exhibit – Dharshana Bajaj, Project GBA&C
2021, 3rd National Group Show Catalogue
2023, Art Exhibit 2 – Dharshana Bajaj, Project GBA&C
Award/Recognition:
Certificate Of Artistic Merit, Luxembourg Art Prize, 2021
Certificate Of Artistic Merit, Luxembourg Art Prize, 2022
Award For Artistic Excellence, World Art Fair, 2023
