Shelly Jyoti
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Shelly Jyoti is an Indian visual artist, fashion designer, and independent curator. Her work intertwined visual art, Indian history, and societal issues, using iconography to reimagine historical events in the context of contemporary social and political concerns.
Personal life and education[edit]
Shelly Jyoti was born in 1957 in Haryana, India. She grew up in Ambala and completed her schooling from the Convert of Jesus and Mary Ambala in 1974 and moved to Chandigarh, where she graduated with an English Honor degree from Government College for Women Chandigarh in 1978 and earned her Master of Arts degree in English Literature with American Literature from Punjab University in 1980. She completed professional course in fashion design and clothing technology from National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi in 1994.[1]
Career[edit]
Shelly's artistic repertoire delves into India's historical narratives, infusing them with modern interpretations to address prevalent societal issues. Her creations resonate deeply with Indian history and culture, offering fresh perspectives on historical events.[citation needed]
Exhibitions[edit]
Throughout her career, Jyoti has presented her work in numerous prestigious exhibitions:
| Year | Gallery | Solo/Group | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Experimental Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi; Welcome Art Gallery, Baroda, Gujarat | Group | Lyrical Abstraction: A Room of/for Muses |
| 2008 | Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, USA; Jamaat Art Gallery, Mumbai; India Habitat Centre, New Delhi | Group | Beyond Mithila: Exploring the Decorative |
| 2009 | The State Street Gallery, Robert Morris University, Chicago, USA | Group | Women Imaging Women: The Study of Female Portraiture |
| 2009 | Gandhi Memorial Centre, Washington DC, USA; Chicago Cultural Centre, Chicago IL, USA; Diana Lowenstein Gallery, Miami FL, USA; ArtXchange Gallery, Seattle WA, USA; Nehru Centre, Mumbai; Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi; ABS RedEarth Art Gallery, Baroda | Group | Indigo: New Works by Shelly Jyoti & Laura Kina |
| 2013 | Azad Bhavan Gallery, Indian Council of Cultural Relations, New Delhi; The Heritage Museum DakshinaChitra, Chennai; India International Centre, New Delhi; Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi | Solo | Salt: The Great March |
| 2016 | National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore; Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi; Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi | Solo | The Khadi March: Just Five Meters |
| 2018 | Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi | Group | Revisiting Gandhi: The Art of Shelly Jyoti |
| 2019 | Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai; India International Center, New Delhi; Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi | Group | Bound by Duty: An Idea of Swaraj and Collectiveness |
| 2021 | Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts | Group | Epoch 2020: An Iconology of Time |
| 2023 | South Asia Institute, Chicago, IL | Group | Indigo: The Blue Gold |
[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]
Work in the Parliament of India[edit]
In 2023, Shelly Jyoti's triptych titled "Charkha - the Wheels of Swavalamban" was prominently installed at the Shilp Gallery in the new Parliament House building in New Delhi. This art piece, featuring two charkhas, symbolizes unity and broad-based participation towards India's self-reliance, echoing Gandhian ideologies.[19][20][21]
She contribution forms a part of a comprehensive thematic installation at the Shilp Gallery, showcasing works by over 350 artists from across India. This collective display is organized under eight themes, reflecting the diverse cultural tapestry of India.[22][23][24]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Shelly Jyoti – Woman Made Gallery". womanmade.org. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ Khurana, Chanpreet (2014-09-04). "Reading the fine print". mint. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "Salt: The Great March in Delhi NCR, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts | What's Hot". Whats Hot. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "Stamped in history: Artist Shelly Jyoti's works have Ajrakh prints on khadi". Hindustan Times. 2016-10-15. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "Khadi: From symbol of India's freedom to fashion statement". Hindustan Times. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "Yarn Bombing: Using the fine art of knitting and wrapping yarn for a cause". Hindustan Times. 2016-12-03. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "New traditions: Influences & Inspirations in Indian Textiles, 1947-2017, in Jaipur". www.indulgexpress.com. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "The Fabric of a Nation | Verve Magazine". www.vervemagazine.in. 2018-09-26. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ Chaki, Bijay (2019-09-27). "An artistic inquiry into Gandhian ideology by Shelly Jyoti". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ Pioneer, The. "A better world". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "Traversing through metaphor of time via revisited art". Hindustan Times. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ Desk, NH Web (2021-10-28). "'Epoch 2020' by Shelly Jyoti brings forth the relevance of Gandhi in the present times". National Herald. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "The ultimate Indian fashion statement?". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ Kirpal, Neha. "Darker shades of indigo". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "Shelly Jyoti Unveils 'Indigo: The Blue Gold' Exhibition At South Asia Institute, Chicago". News18. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "Shelly Jyoti and Laura Kina: Indigo". www.chicago.gov. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "Things to do in Chicago July 20–26: The Mix". Chicago Sun-Times. 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ ACF, Team (2019-09-21). "Artist Shelly Jyoti's latest offering is a take on marine ecology". Art Culture Festival. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ↑ "Know more about artistic tribute to charkha at India's new Parliament building". The Indian Express. 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "In pictures: Works of over 350 craftspeople on display at new Parliament building gallery". The Indian Express. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "New Parliament and Charkha: नए संसद भवन में लगा चरखा है स्वावलंबन का प्रतीक, 4500 साल पुरानी शिल्प कला अजरख से बने इस आर्ट वर्क के बारे में कितना जानते हैं आप?". Good News Today (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ S.Ravi (2023-07-05). "Artist Shelly Jyoti's works in Parliament fuses Gandhian thought with the New India vision". Indianarrative. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ Chauhan, Rohan (2023-05-31). "New Parliament building's opulent gallery". The Patriot. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ↑ "Works of over 350 cratspeople on display at new Parliament building". The indian express. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
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