About Me

 

A multidisciplinary visual artist whose primary medium is ceramic, Nehal’s primary medium is clay;  she
believes that our connection to the earth and soil is not only intrinsic, but
inevitable. This bond is evident in her work. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that a deep connection to Nature, is the most effective form of self -healing. Her language reflects this symbiotic relationship, showcasing the harmony between
human creativity and the natural world; each work inviting the viewer to take a closer
look at the tiniest forms of beauty and joy that our surroundings offer.

Living in harmony with mother nature can be a truly fulfilling way of life. As a ceramist, she is also also deeply drawn toward the form of a vessel, the receptacle of preservation and storage that changed the way man survived and lived. These forms build on the space of contemplation and passion that I have for food, its many layers and intrinsic connection to life as we live it. The extensions of this interest are seen in the intersecting space of utilitarian objects and artistic expressions that she produces. Seeds, grains, symmetrically shaped pods – these beautiful forms of preservation, being both delicate and strong, inspire her current series of objects and drawings.

 


Education
2004-05 Bridge Course (art history and aesthetics) M.S.University, Baroda)
1998/99 Ceramic Center, Baroda (community studio)
1997 Golden Bridge Pottery, Pondicherry
1995 Kanoria Center for Arts (multi-disciplinary group studios)
1990-94 Graphic Design (Maharaja.Sayajirao.University, Baroda)

Residencies
2008 Mangrove Ceramic Studio, Bangalore
2003 Rufford Ceramic Centre, Nottingham (U.K.)
2000 VAAS, International art studio and Gallery (France)

Awards
2018 The Grand Prize, 7th Contemporary Indian Art Biennial, Bharat Bhavan Bhopal
2017 Awarded the Senior fellowship (Ministry of Culture, Government of India)
2007 Awarded the Junior fellowship (Ministry of Culture, Government of India)

Curatorial projects
2025/2023/2022/2020 Conceptualized and curated Studio Potters Market, Baroda - Editions l and ll
2019 Prakriti’ Ceramic show at Splatter Studio, Baroda
2015 Vessel Redefined, ‘Terra Forma’ New Delhi (an exhibition of 8 contemporary Ceramic artists)

Artist Camps
2021 ‘Chalo Kaam Kariye’ , tribute to Late Smt.Jyotsna Bhatt, Ceramic Center, Baroda
2020 Global Art Festival, Gujarat Tourism, White desert festival, Kutch
2014 Bharat Bhawan ceramic camp, Bhopal
2012 Raku workshop, Baroda
2011 Multi media camp, Lalit Kala Regional Centre, Lucknow
‘Pre view’ ceramic camp at Samyala, Baroda
2009 Ceramic camp at ‘Uttarayan’ studios, Jaspur (Baroda)
International Terracotta Camp at Sanskriti Kendra, New Delhi
2004 ‘Terracotta plates’ (Indore) ‘Mural making’ Auroville, Pondicherry
1999 ‘Paper clay’ with Kristine Michael, Baroda
1998 ‘Hand building’ with Robert Bussabager, Mumbai

Work experience
2000-2012 Art resource and client relations co-ordinator (Gujarat) with contemporary auction house Saffronart.com

For enquires related to commissioned projects, purchase of works, collaborations,
workshops and residencies please email us – neh2310@gmail.com

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