Brothers in Rhythm

Born in Nipani Maharashtra but with roots in Karnataka, Girish Adannavar is an artist whose works are austere yet vibrant and feature human forms. He has also received the state award of Maharashtra, the Arihant Prashasti in Karnataka, and numerous state awards. His works are presented in government and private art spaces in India and abroad. Girish graduated in 1997 from Bangalore University, Hubli, with a Master of Arts degree. The awards he has won include the Dakshin Maharashtra Sahitya Sammelan 2008 and the Rotary International Awards 2002. He has participated in numerous exhibitions, both solo and group, in the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and Korea. The Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi; Boston Gala 2010; 2008 The Shrine Gallery, New Delhi; and 2001 Heritage Center, Washington DC are just a few of the places that have housed his artwork.

Freelance visual artist Girish K. Adannavar, born in 1973, currently lives in Nipani, Belgaum, Karnataka, which is also his birthplace. He is one of the famous contemporary artists of India and is always engrossed in exploring and showcasing his creativity to the world. He stays busy in 

BORN

May 16, 1973 Nipani

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

1993-1997 Master of Arts, Bangalore University, Hubli.

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2019 IAF Mumbai

2019 The Renaissance Gallery, Pune

2018 Supreme Baner Palace, Pune

Art Entry 2017, Mumbai

2014 Boston Gala, Boston (USA) 

2014 Chitrakala Parishad, Bengaluru

2013 The Open Air Plam Court, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

2011 Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi

2009 Trivent Kalasangam, New Delhi

2009 The Open Air Palm Court, India Habitat Center, New Delhi

2008 Chitrakala Parishad, Bengaluru

2008 M.E.C. New Delhi Art Gallery

2007 Embassy of India, Maryland (USA)

2006 Triveni Kalasangam, New Delhi

2004 Pebble Bay Tenjong RHU Singapore (exhibition and demonstration)

2004 Embassy of India, London

2003 Art Walk Gallery, Mumbai

2002 Art Walk Gallery, Oberoi Tower Mumbai

2002 Embassy of India, Canada

2001 LTG Art Gallery, New Delhi

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2019 IAF SPONSOR. MRS. MUMBAI

2019 Sponsor. Dolna Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai

2019 Pradarshak Art Gallery, Mumbai

2018 EIKOWA CHENNAI

2018 First International Art Fair, New Delhi

Art Entry 2017, Mumbai

2016 Pradarshak Art Gallery, Mumbai

2016 Art gallery entrance, Mumbai

2015 M.E.C. Art Gallery, New Delhi

2014 India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

2013 M.E.C. Art Gallery, New Delhi

2011 Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi

2010 M.E.C. Art Gallery, New Delhi

2008 The Shrine Gallery, New Delhi

2008 M.E.C. Art Gallery, New Delhi

2007 Triveni Kalasangam, New Delhi

2007 Roundtable Sponsor, New Delhi

2006 Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi

2005 Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi

2004 Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.

2003 Damayanti Gallery, New Delhi

2003 Guru Nanak Bhavan, Lundhiyana PB

2003 Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

2002 ie. Korea and London

2001 Heritage Center, Washington D.C. USA

2001 LTG Art Gallery, New Delhi

2000 The Windsor, Bangalore Spon. By V.H.A.I. New Delhi

2000 Bhavans Art Gallery, Bengaluru

2000 Art Today, New Delhi. Sponsor. By Spads Biotechnica Pvt Ltd., Mumbai

2000 Indian Heritage Center, Maryland, USA

2000 that is. Canada

1999 Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi

1999 Art Today, New Delhi

1999 Contemporary Indian artists in Washington DC, USA

1998 L.T.G Gallery New Delhi

1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 M.E.C. Art Gallery

WORKSHOPS

2018 NOIDA UP Residential Workshop

2014 Mantralaya, Karnataka

2011 Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy, Chikmangalore

2008 Workshop in Rui Maharashtra

1991 Sponsor. By K.L.K. Academy, Bengaluru

2004 Pebble Bay Tenjong RHU Singapore

1996 Jalavarna Karyagar, Karnataka

1996 Sponsor. By Lalit Kala Academy, Bangalore Graphics Work Shop, Karnataka

HONORS AND AWARD

2008 Dakshin Maharashtra Sahitya Sammelan, Karnataka

2005 Art Society, Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra

2002 Rotary International, Karnataka

Marshal Group Award 2000, Karnataka

1999 Jain Yuva Group Arihant Prashasthi Karnataka

1997 Maharashtra State Painting Award

1997 AIDS Cap Painting Award, Karnataka