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About the Journey

Since 1998, Gukan Raj has been fully involved in the field of ceramics, he has travelled and worked extensively under various senior artists in India, UK and Korea where he gained tremendous knowledge in both hand built and thrown works, firing techniques and in constructing kilns. His perseverance and enthusiasm in the field won him the National Award for Ceramic Arts in 2017.

Gukanraj studied ceramics design at the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai and since 2007 has been actively involved in developing the Ceramic Department at the Kalakshetra Foundation.

He has been fully involved in the field of ceramics, he has travelled and worked extensively under various senior artists in India, UK and Korea where he gained tremendous knowledge in building works, firing techniques and in constructing kilns. His perseverance and enthusiasm in the field won him the National Award for Ceramic Arts in 2017

12

International & National Awards

48

Solo Exhibitions

Timeline over the Decade

Over the Years
1998-2004
QUALIFICATION

1998-2002: Bachelor of Fine Arts(Ceramic Design)
First class with distinction
Goverment college of Fine Arts, Chennai.

2002-2004: Post graduate Degree of fine Arts (MFA)(Ceramic design)
First class with state award Goverment College of Fine Arts, Chennai

Honors
2001-2004
AWARDS

2004: (M.F.A) Best Student award given by State Lalit Kala Akademi.

2001: North Arcot Artist Association Award.

Expo
2008
NATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

2008: Participated in the 50th Nation Exhibition of Arts, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi.

Grant
2004-2005
SCHOLARSHIP

2005: National Scholarship for ceramics, Ministry of Culture and Tourism-2004-2005.

Plan of action
2001-2008
ARTIST RESIDENCY

2008: Golden Bridge Pottery, Pondicherry. Invited by Ray Meeker and Deborah smith.

2002: Gandhi Gramodya sangh, Maharashtra. Invited by S.K.Mirmira.

2001: Mridashilp studio pottery, Allahabad. Invited by Santanu jena

Programs
2001-2011
CAMPS

2011: Regional Ceramic camp at Kalekshetra coordinated with Lalith Kala Akademi.

2007: National Ceramic camp, Lalith Kala Akademi, Chennai.

2007: Japanese Anagama Firing Process Org by GBP Pondichery.

2005: Sculpture Camp, A.L.C. Thiruvannamalai.
2005 Ceramic Camp under LKA Chennai and Valley School, Bangalore.

2004: International Sculpture camp by Marble Institute of Colorodo-USA and KFI VAlley School, Banglore.

2001: Lalit Kala Akademi, Student Camp

Atelier
2006-2012
WORKSHOPS

2012: "Art Chennai" Clay Sculpture at Marina Beach, Chennai.

2011: Tamil Nadu style large scale, hand built terracotta Iyynar temple idols at Kalakshetra.

2010: Clay Mural Making and Modeling, Paper Mache Casting Methods.

2008: Terracotta potter and Design Workshop in cuddalore.

2008: Design and Technical development workshop in Paper Mache at Madurai.

2007: Design and Technical development workshop in Self glazed cement tiles in Aathangudi.

2007: Design and Technical development workshop in Tanjore Art Plate.

2006: Wheel-thrown pottery at Goverment Museum, Chennai

Manifest
2001-2010
GROUP SHOWS

2010: Delhi Blue Pottery Trust Award Show, Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

2010: Art Department at Kalakshetra, College of Fine Arts.

2009: Tree Festival Outdoor Sculpture Show, Apparao Gallery, Chennai.

2009: Line Group Show, Kalakshetra Chennai.

2008: Angama-Group Show,Attic Gallery New Delhi.

2007: 15th All India Studio Pottery Exhibition AIFACS New Delhi.

2007: Group Show at Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai.

2003: Group Show by Lakshana Art Gallery, Bangalore.

2001: Group Show at Goverment College of Fine Arts, Chennai.

Engagement
2001-2008
PARTICIPATION

2008: Kala Mela-2008 Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennnai.

2007: 11th-All India National Exhibition, Lucjnow.

2006: Chitra Santhe ny Chitrakala Parishanth, Bangalore.

2005: Tsunami Releif Fund Exhibition.

2005: Tamil Nadu Trade fare, Chennai.

2001: Goverment College of Fine Arts in Aid of Tribal Releif

Commission
Over the years
PROJECT WORK

200 Stone ware Pottery

Thesis
2005
DISSERTATION

2005: Ancient and Modern Potteries in the world

Service
2003-2012
WORKING EXPERIENCE

2007: Till date Lecturer Kalakshetra (Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts) Chennai.

2006: Guest Lecturer, Goverment college of Fine Arts, Chennai.

2005: Guest Lecturer, Goverment college of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam.

2003-04: Trained Students in Pottery at American International School.

During 2010 I have been actively involed in the continous development of the Ceramic Department at Kalakshetra Foundation. Furthermore, I have built and fired successfully to my own design-two wood down draft kilns, one at Kalakshetra and the other at the Krishnamurthy Valley School in Banglore.

2012: Coordinated Indo-Korean Ceramic camp at the Kalakshtra Foundation with the Participation of both Indian and Korean artist.

Antique
Over the years
COLLECTIONS

lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai.

Goverment Museum, Chennai.

Art Village, Banglore.

Golden Bridge Potterty, Pondicherry.

Private Collections in India and Abroad.

Family as a team

Sangeetha

Sangeetha is the back bone of our studio. She is responsible for the smooth functioning and consistent energy of our studio. Inspite of her her busy daily schedule, she manages to find time to experiment and work with clay.

Yathuri

The little, upcoming artist. An exceptionally creative mind always engaged in artistic endeavours. Her playful experiments with clay and other art mediums are not only fascinating, but are also a constant source of inspiration for the studio.

Bhairav

He is an Indian native dog, adopted from one of the litters at the Kalakshetra Foundation. He is an affectionate and energetic tail-wagger who loves all who come by. He is great company to have and he enjoys being a part of all the happenings.

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