Mentor

Sharmila Sagara

Sharmila Sagara

Sharmila Sagra with a master’s degree in sculptures from Faculty of Fine Arts , M.S. University, Vadodara has a teaching experience of more than 25 years at a graduate and post graduate level. She headed Kanoria Centre of Arts , Ahmedabad before joining CEPT University as Assistant Professor and founding faculty of Master’s programme in Art, Design & Communication at the Faculty of Humanities at CEPT University. Later she joined Ahmedabad University to develop liberal Arts Programme. She has taught Studio Modernism, Art & Architectural traditions of India, Idea: metaphysics, manifestation and materiality. She has contributed her critical reviews to art columns in art magazines, vernacular periodicals. She has conducted talks on her research Travel of an Idea: Metaphysical state to material state as well as her edited publication Ahmedabad 600: Portraits of a city in various institutes. Sharmila has curated exhibitions , art campus and hosted international exhibitions in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. At present she is associate professor at Anant National University.

Curator

Dhara Dave Vyas

Dhara Dave Vyas

Dhara's love for art and the world of colours began in her childhood, and over time, it evolved into a deep passion for the visual arts. From drawing graceful lines to working with diverse materials like clay, metal, and paper mache, she has explored various art forms. Dhara's artistic journey has not been limited to mere execution; she has also delved into the depths of Art History and Aesthetics to enrich her understanding of the creative process. With an alma mater as esteemed as the Faculty of Fine Arts at M.S.U Baroda, Dhara's knowledge of art theory has deepened and expanded her perception of life. She is fascinated by the intangible, which defies explanation and understanding, and aims to capture the essence of the unseen through her creations. Dhara's artistic vision challenges biases that cloud our perception of beauty. As a curator in Abhivyakti Edition 5, she seeks to present stories in their most authentic and unadulterated form. Come and explore the world of visual arts with Dhara Dave in Abhivyakti Edition 5.

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