Education
2004 – 06 MFA in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda,Baroda, India
1999 –04 BVA in painting from the Indian College of Arts & Draftsmanship, RabindraBharati University, Kolkata, India
Solo Projects
2020 ‘Naksha, An Untold Odyssey’, Drawing installation with live performance at India Art Fair, Delhi, India
2019 ‘Naksha, An Untold Odyssey’, Drawing installation exhibition with live performance at the Museum of Brisbane
2018 ‘Daughter of Volga, My Rasa Rekha’, a sitespecific drawing installation project at the River Volga X International Shiryaevo Biennale of Contemporary Art, Samara, Russia
2018 ‘Autumn- A Strange Growth’ at Elements Gallery, Angus-Hughes gallery, London
2018 ‘Ancient web - A Journey of Yarn’ at Conway Linen Mill, represented by Artcetera Studio, Belfast, Ireland
Solo Exhibitions
2017 ’Insomnia’ 2, Woolloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2015 ‘Insomnia’ 1, Woolloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2009 ’Genetic Disorder, Social Maladies’, Anant Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
2007 ‘Recent Works’, at Chatterjee&Lal Gallery, Mumbai, India
Two Person Shows
2018 'Rendering Multitudes' at gallery Lattitude 28, New Delhi, India
Selected Group Exhibitions
2023 'Morbid Curiosities' FireWorks Gallery Brisbane
2022 'Evidence of Scale II: Drawing & Sculpture', FireWorks Gallery Brisbane
2022 “Performance Drawing”, online exhibition, Centre for Recent Drawing gallery Uk, London
2021 ‘Head In The Cloud’, Chatterjee & Lal Gallery, India
2021 ‘DRAWN’, Redland Art Gallery, Australia.
2019 ‘Miniscule Venice’, 58th Venice Biennale.
2019 ‘Miniscule’ part 2, Cross Lane projects, Cumbria, Uk
2019 Shyriaevo Biennale exhibition, Central Russian Zen, at Monumentum, Berlin, Germany
2018 ‘Since time immemorial’, Gallery OED Cochin, India
2017 ’Erewhon’, at POP Gallery, QCA, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
2017 ‘Leaving a trace, drawing exhibition at gallery OED, Cochin, Beyond Malabar, Fort Kochi, India
2017 Pop Up North Queensland (PUNQ),an exhibition at Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts, Townsville, Australia
2015 'Intervention', at Woolloongabba Art Gallery, coincide with Drawing International Brisbane Symposium, QCA, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
2015 'Drawn to Experience V2', curated by Kellie O'Dempsey, part of the Drawing International Brisbane Symposium, QCA, Griffith Centre for Creative Arts Research, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
2014 ‘Contemporary Contingencies’ at Gallery OED, Cochin, A collateral event of Kochi-Muziris biennale 2014-15, Kerala, India
2013–2014 ‘The Web Of Water’, an international art project, Graphic Novel, at Artcore, UK, Suported by Arts Council England. The show was on tour in Derby (at Artcore), Nottingham (The Atrium, ICCA), Derbyshire (Carshington Water), Leicester (Curve), Derbyshire (Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, Swadlincote), Derby (Deda)
2013 ‘Revisit’ at Thrissur Lalithakala Accadamy presented by gallery OED, Kerala, India
2012 ‘Simple Tales 111’, at Chatterjee&Lal Gallery, Mumbai, India
2012 ‘Stories of the World’,was part of UK Cultural Olympiad programme,United Kingdom
2011 ‘Journeys - Stories of the World’ at Orlean House Gallery, London, sponsored by the London Arts Council and supported by the British Council. This project was undertaken by UK Museums
2011 ‘The Lost Sparrow’, show at Threshold Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
2010 ‘Changing Skin’, at Prince of wales Museum, organized by The fineart company, Mumbai, India
2010 ’10 x 10’ Show at Threshold art Gallery, New Delhi, India
2010 ‘Art Celebrates 2010’, Sports and The City (Commonwealth Games) an Exhibition of Indian contemporary Art, curated by Rupika Chavla at Lalit Kala Acadmay, New Delhi, India
2009 ‘The Human Animal' curated by Marta Jakimowicz, organized by the Threshold Art Gallery, Shows opened at the Arts i Gallery, New Delhi, India
2008 ‘Trends and Trivia' presented by Art Konsult gallery (New Delhi) in collaboration with Mon Art Gallery (Kolkata) in Hong Kong
2008 ‘Feb Show’ at Red Earth Gallery, Baroda, India
2007 ‘Pulsating Rhythms on Paper’ presented by Tangerine Art Space at Alliance Francaise, Bangalore, India
2007 'Ophelia' at Gallery OED, Cochin, Kerala, India
2007 'Double' at Gallery OED, Cochin, Kerala, India
2007 'Returns of the Surreal' presented by Tangerine Art Space, Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore, India
Murals
2014 – 2015 ‘The Bed of Arrows’ (linear mural on Cobral Yard wall), Kochi Muziris Biennale, Kerala, India
Drawing Performance at Galleries, Museums and in Environment
2021 “Now”, solo drawing performance (Instagram live), was part of Performance Drawing, 2021, an online exhibition,Centre for Recent Drawing gallery, UK, London.
2019 ‘The Shape of Time’, a solo live drawing performance, part of Miniscule Venice show, was performed at Fondamenta Sant’Anna, during the opening week of 58th Venice Biennale.
2019 ‘Naksha, An Untold Odyssey’, a solo live performance with drawing installation at the Museum of Brisbane, the performance event was an extended part of ‘ New Woman’ show at MOB.
2018 ‘Atlantic Ocean My Rasa Rekha’, a part of ‘Seven Oceans’ project, a site-specific durational solo drawing performance and installation in environment at the Giant Causeway, Atlantic Ocean, North Ireland.
2018 ‘Daughter of Volga My Rasa Rekha’, a durational solo drawing performance, cruising on the Volga river. X International Shyriaevo Beinnale of Contemporary Art, Samara, Russia
2018 ‘Autumn- A Strange Growth’ a solo live performance with installation at Elements Gallery, Angus-Hughes gallery, London.
2018 ‘Autumn- A Strange Growth’ a durational solo drawing performance (closing event) with improvised soundscape, piano by Damian Cosmas at Elements Gallery, Angus-Hughes gallery, London.
2018 ‘Deep in the Roots’, a durational solo drawing intervention at Latitude 28, New Delhi, India
2017 ’Pacific Ocean My Rasa Rekha’, a part of ‘Seven Oceans’ project, a site-specific solo drawing performance and installation, a part of Ninth Strand Ephemera, Perc Tucker regional Gallery, Supported by Townsville city council and Australia Council
2017 ‘Spring-Strange Growth’ 1, a solo performance at Capembah Creek, ,Organized by Woolloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2017 ‘Spring-Strange Growth’ 2, a solo performance at Fern Tree Gully, Minjerribah, Organized by Woolloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2017 ‘Resha' 1, a sites-specific installation and a durational solo performance in environment, during the residency program at Silpapaddiam, Kerala, India
2017 ’Resha’ 2, a site-specific installation and a durational solo performance in environment, during the residency program at Silpapaddiam, Kerala, India
2017 ‘Resha’ 3, a site-specific installation and a durational solo performance in environment, during the residency program at Silpapaddiam, Kerala, India
2016 ’Before I Leave’, A two person live drawing performance at Pop Gallery, QCA, Griffith University Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2016 ‘Uprooted’ 1, a site-specific solo drawing performance in environment, at Stradbroke Island, organized by Woolloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2015 ‘Insomnia, My Rasa Rekha’, a late night solo live drawing performance at Woolloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia. https://youtu.be/3zVsSNMSvXY
2015 ‘Uprooted’ 2, a site-specific drawing installation and solo performance in environment, at Nudgee beach, organized by Woolloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2015 ’Naming Ceremony Of An Unborn River’ 3, a site-specific installation and solo performance with in environment, at Nudgee beach, organized by Woolloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2015 ‘Naming Ceremony Of An Unborn River’ 2, a site-specific installation with solo performance with video documentation, during the residency program at Silpapaddiam, Kerala, India
2015 ‘Naming Ceremony Of An Unborn River’ 1, a site-specific solo performance with video documentation, during Silpapaddiam residency program, Kerala, India
2015 ‘Arabian Sea, My Rasa Rekha’, a part of ‘Seven Oceans’ project, a site-specific drawing performance with video documentation at various beaches of the Arabian Sea beaches, Kerala, India, https://youtu.be/hbUQ0T50Pcc
Drawing Symposium
2015 Drawing International Brisbane Symposium, QCA, Griffith Centre for Creative Arts Research. Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. DIB Symposium Conveners: Bill Platz and Kelli O’Dempsey
Bibliography
2020 ‘Performance Drawing: New Practices Since 1945 , published by Bloomsbury Academic Publishers
2016 ‘Drawing, Ego, Self: The Practice of ‘Rasa Rekha’ In The Work of Indian Contemporary Artist Piyali Ghosh’ Drawing International Volume 1 , published by Griffith Centre for Creative Arts Research, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University
Selected Catalogues
2017 ‘Erehwon’, The essay is Written by Professor Pat Hoffie, Professor Emeritus, QCA, Griffith University. ISBN: 978-1-925455-40-3
2015 ’Insomnia’ 1, Piyali Ghosh, Written by Dr. William Platz, Program Director, Fine Arts, QCA, Griffith University http://wag.com.au/index.php/download_file/view/2438/1503/
2009 ‘Genetic Disorder, Social Maladies’, Piyali Ghosh, written by Deeksha Nath. Anant Art Gallery, New Delhi. September 25th - 14th October
2007 ‘Recent Work’, Piyali Ghosh, Written by Mortimer Chatterjee. Chatterjee&Lal Gallery. September 7-19, 2007
Videos
2017 ‘Naming Ceremony of An Unborn River’ is a part of “Time Is Love. 10” screening, an international video art program.10th edition on tour globally at different museum and art galleries
2016 ‘Arabian Sea My Rasa Rekha’ ( Raw version :https://youtu.be/hbUQ0T50Pcc) is a part of ‘Time Is Love. 9’ screening, an international video art program. 9th edition is on tour globally at different museum and art galleries. www.timeisloveshow.org
2015 ‘Insomnia My Rasa Rekha’, the video documentation of the live Drawing performance at Woolloongabba Art Gallery. https://youtu.be/3zVsSNMSvXY
It was part of the show ‘Insomnia’ 1 at Woolloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
Artist talks and Guest Lectures
2019 25th October, artist talk at the Museum of Brisbane, Australia.
2018 21st August, artist talk the Xth International Shiryaevo Biennale of Contemporary Art. Russia.
2018 27th September, artist talk and panel discussion at Angus Hughes gallery , Elements gallery , London.
2018 8th March, artist talk and panel discussion at Kerala Forest Research Institute. Kerala, India.
2017 6th September, guest lecture at Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
Residencies and Research Grants
2019 Awarded with fully funded artist residency project commissioned by the Museum of Brisbane.
2018 Awarded with fully funded artist residency project at X International Shyriaevo Biennale of Contemporary Art, Russia.
2018 Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi eForest, India
2017 Woolloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2017 Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts, Pop Up North Queensland Festival, Townsville, Australia Arts and Culture Fund
2015 Woolloongabba Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2011 Art Chennai Art Residency I and II, India
2010 Orlean House Gallery, Twickenham , London, United Kingdom, funded by the London Arts Council and supported by the British Council
Collections
Work in private and public collections in India, Hong Kong, Dubai, UK, USA, Russia and Australia
