TIME LINE AND PROFILE
KISALAY VORA
ARTIST
MUMBAI, INDIA
KISALAY PRAMODRAY VORA
28 - 08 - 1970
B achelor of Fine Ar ts
As far back as my memory takes me, I remember myself with a drawing tool in my
hands. Robbing charcoals from my neighbor’s warehouse and drawing on large walls
opposite my home, was the most exciting time that I remember. Energy, vigor and
depth always intrigued me since childhood. My father, an extremely creative and
imaginative person, pushed my creative limits, which added life to my shapes and
forms. His narration of a story used to be a breathtaking experience and that became
the basis of my communication through art. My gentle mother is my role model for
my emotional connect with life and all it encompasses.
History, modern viewpoint to mythology, festivity, people, wildlife, music,
local outdoor life around me became my main source of life energy.
Timeline -2013 onwards
Fine Art - Bangle Series
The Bangle Series is a comment on the Social status of
Women in India and the lack of gender equality.
Beautiful Bangle Stand
Size : Length 2 ft 9 inches
Mixed Media
Timeline -2010 to 2014
Fine Art - Soliloquy Series (pins)
Continuation of the Soliloquy series... an endeavour to
go beyond just paint on canvas.
Oorja
Size : 5 ft x 5 ft
Mixed Media - Arylic and Metal Studs on Canvas
Timeline -2010 to 2014
Fine Art - Soliloquy Series (pins)
Detail of Oorja
Oorja was recently sold at an auction conducted by SOTHEBYS
for NGO Khushii in Dehli on 15th Jan 2015.
Timeline -2010 to 2012
Fine Art - Second Chance Series
A new series called Second Chance.
We are so caught up in the functionality of the objects that we
use, that their beauty becomes a blind spot for us.
This Series uses Tin Caps to counter the above thought process.
Mixed Media - Metal, Fibre glass and Acrylic paint on Glass.
Untitled
Installation on site
Mixed Media
Metal, Fibre glass and Acrylic paint on Glass.
Timeline -2010 to 2012
Fine Art - Second Chance Series
Detail
Installation on site
Mixed Media
Metal, Fibre glass and Acrylic paint on Glass.
Timeline -2010 to 2012
Fine Art - Second Chance Series
seUntitled
Size : 3 ft 6 inches x 2 ft 8 inches
Mixed Media
Painted Metal Caps on Canvas framed in solid wood.
Timeline -2010 to 2012
Fine Art - Second Chance Series
seUntitled
Size : 3 ft 6 inches x 2 ft 8 inches
Mixed Media
Painted Metal Caps on Canvas framed in solid wood.
Timeline -2010 to 2012
Fine Art - Second Chance Series
When placed in an environment...
Displayed here in a patron’s home.
Human figure is for scale.
Timeline -2008 to 2010
Fine Art - Soliloquy Series (patch)
After a small introspective break from painting began
a new path of expression... Mixed Media.
This was the beginning of the series called Soliloquy.
Untitled
Mixed Media
Canvas on Wood
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art
Prakruti and Purush... depicting the balance of male and female energies.
A canvas from a series created for a bombay based art collector.
Size : 6 ft x 6 ft
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Sanskrit scripture painted with transparent gloss medium on matt black surface
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art
Detail of Prakruti and Purush
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art
Kalinag Mardan... depicts the story of Lord Krishna
fighting a huge snake, as a protector of humanity.
Size : 6 ft x 8 ft
Medium : Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Sanskrit scripture painted with transparent gloss
medium on matt black surface
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art
Detail of Kalinag Mardan
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art - Dance as a form of Meditation
Fourth sold out solo show called Open Studio held at personal studio.
The series was based on Dance as a form of Meditation.
Finale
Medium : Acrylic on Paper
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Both Untitled from Dance as a form of Meditation Series
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -2003 to 2009
All Untitled from Dance as a form of Meditation Series
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art - Malhaar Series (rain)
A series celebrating the joys of rain.
Earth song 1
Size : 7 ft x 7 ft
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art - Malhaar Series (rain)
A series celebrating the joys of rain.
In Conversation
Approx Size : 2.5 ft x 2.5 ft
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art - Mythology Series
Third sold out solo show at Gallery X-Cube - Mumbai, India.
Portrait of Jesus
Approx Size : 5 ft x 4 ft
Medium : Pencil and Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art - Mythology Series
Uttpan (birth)
Size : 6 ft x 6 ft
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art - Mythology Series
Second sold out solo show, based on Indian Mytholgy and
Eastern Philosophy, at Ronak art gallery - Mumbai, India.
Virat Swaroop ... When Lord Krishna reveals himself to Arjuna
(from the Bhagwad Gita)
Size : 6 ft x 6 ft
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art - Mythology Series
Brahmastra... When Lord Ram picks up the most destructive weapon
called Brahmastra to quell the sea’s pride (from the Ramayana)
Size : 6 ft x 4 ft
Medium : Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art - Mythology Series
Govardhan... When Lord Krishna Picks up the entire mountain to protect his
town’s people against the warth of Lord Indra (from the Bhagwad Gita)
Size : 4 ft x 4 ft
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art - Mythology Series
Samudra Manthan... Lord Shiva drinks the poison, which is the result of
the Gods and Demon churning the sea (from the Shiv Puraan)
Size : 5 ft x 4 ft
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Fine Art - Mythology Series
First solo show, based on personal interpretation of Lord
Ganesha (the Hindu God of Prosperity), at Ronak art gallery Mumbai, India.
Various Sizes
Miixed Media
Timeline -2003 to 2009
The journey from commissioned art to Fine Art.
Buzkashi - Afghan Horsemen
Size : 6 ft x 5 ft
Medium : Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -2003 to 2009
Detail of Buzkashi - Afghan Horsemen
Timeline -1996 to 2006
Public Art
Brought Public art style of painting from the street walls
to the canvas.
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Size : 5 ft x 5 ft
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -1996 to 2006
Public Art
Introduced the concept of public art in the early 90’s
and continued to indulge in the same while engaged in
creating commissioned art pieces.
Timeline -1992 to 2000
Commisioned Art in public spaces.
Introduced the concept of art in youth frequented destinations like
pubs and discotheques... using art as a form of communicating social
reform messages.
Mixed Media ... Flourescent paints, Fiber glass, Acrylic paints, Cloth, Etc
Timeline -1992 to 2000
Commisioned Art in public spaces.
Credited with designing the largest murals and the tallest
installation in Mumbai city during the late 90’s
Mixed Media ... Flourescent paints, Fiber glass, Acrylic paints, Etc
Timeline -1992 to 2000
Commisioned Art in private spaces.
The Golden Temple
Approx Size : 20 ft x 10 ft
Medium : Oil on Canvas
Timeline -1992 to 2000
Commisioned Art in private spaces.
Mural length : More than 20 ft
Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
Timeline -1975 to 1987
The formative years
Water colours and experiments in my home town
Mandvi, Gujarat.
Timeline -1975 to 1987
The formative years
Water colours and experiments in my home town
Mandvi, Gujarat.
CURRICULAM VITAE
KISALAY P VORA
CURRICULAM VITAE
Name : Kisalay Pramodray Vora
Date of Birth : 28 August 1970
Education : BFA [Applied Arts]
Gender : Male
Profession : Fine Artist
Contact Details
Mobile : 9820690660
E-mail : [email protected]
Work Experience
At present… pursuing main stream Fine Art.
Was the Director of Visual Merchandising - a venture under Percept H Ltd., a Leading
Advertising Agency in Mumbai.
Have handled projects in the following fields - Commissioned art, Murals, Frescos,
Installations, Visual Merchandising, Brand Building and Interior Designing.
Educational Qualifications
June 1991 - March 1992 - Sir. J. J. School of Arts (Applied Arts) - BFA
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Degree)
June 1988 - March 1989 - Sir. J. J. School of Arts - 2nd Year External Boards
June 1986 - March 1987 - M. A. High School - SSC Boards - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Work Summary
Paintings in private collections of
Mr. Shobhit Rajan, Raiaskaran, Mumbai
Mr. Anubhav Kathuria, Life Medicines, Dehli
Mr. Jignesh Shah, CEO – MCX and financial tech ltd, India
Ms. Manisha Koirala, leading film actress, Mumbai
Naples Yellow Art Project, Dehli
Mr. Bawa’s Residence, Mumbai
Mr. Deepak Chedda, Architect, Mumbai
Mr. Anil Kumar, Juhu Hotel, Mumbai
Mr. Anup Jalan, Laqshya media, Mumbai
Mr. Sidharth Sanghvi, Author, Mumbai
Mr. Mehul Sanghvi, Australia
Mr. Tejas Sanghvi, Super soft consultants pvt ltd, Mumbai
Mr. Kaushik Suchak, Finance Consultant, New Jersey
Mr. Sulakkhan Babbra, London
Mr. Gulu, Kuwait
Mrs. Preeti, Dubai
Mr. Manish Shukla, Retail Scape, Mumbai
Mr. Thomas, Germany
Ronak art gallery, Mumbai
Agha Khani - Cancer foundation, Mumbai
Etc…
List of Commissioned work (in the fields of art, interior design and installations)
Razzberry Rhinoceros - Juhu Hotel , Mumbai
J – 49, Mumbai
Go Bananas – Kamats group, Mumbai
Wigwam, Mumbai
Avalon - Bawa International, Mumbai
D. C. Designs – Mr. Dilip Chabbaria, Mumbai
Samsung, India
Madison outdoors, Mumbai
Retailscape, Mumbai
Kanakia foundations, Mumbai
Mahindra and Mahindra, Mumbai
Eskimo model management, Mumbai
Work Summary contd...
List of Commissioned work (in the fields of art, interior design and installations)
Mr. Uddhav Thackeray’s Residence mural, Mumbai
Greytrix India ltd, Mumbai
Oswal’s Group, Ludhiana
Sahara Lake City, Lonavala
UB city mall, Bangalore
Fire and Ice, Mumbai
Paradiso De Anjuna, Wadia Group, Goa
Sanderson Group, Australia
Cirkus Cirkus - Kamats group, Mumbai
Fun Republic - Essel Group, Mumbai
Datamatics, Mumbai
Ronak Expressions Unltd., Mumbai
Papageno - Hotel Moti Mahal, Mumbai
Hotel Royal Challenge, Mumbai
Gladrags - Manhunt
Wave - Hotel Horizon, Mumbai
Under the over, Mumbai
Fashion Bistro, Mumbai
Etc…
~ Started painting from the age of 5 with the entire focus on mainstream fine arts as a
career.
~ Have had 4 solo shows till date…
~ Pioneered the movement of Public Art (painting the street walls of Mumbai city)
for a cause in the year July 1997. Continues to create installations with Social service
messages, the latest begin an installation to Save Aarey (a forest zone in Mumbai).
~ Has been credited with the tallest installation, largest mural and the largest club
designed in Mumbai (during late 90s and early 2000).
~ Has been part of Workshops & Talks and a member of various Juries.
Address
C 304 RNA Springs, Cama Lane, Nr Cama Park, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400 058.
KISALAY PRAMODRAY VORA
FINE ARTIST
+91 98206 90660
[email protected]
www.kisalaypvora.com