Ravi Kumar Chaurasiya is an accomplished artist with a diverse and interdisciplinary practice that spans a wide range of mediums and scales, including installations, painting, sculpture, sound, and video art. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Banaras Hindu University in 2016, followed by a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, in 2018.
Chaurasiya's artistic practice delves into the intricate interplay between ecology and urban life, exploring the existential threats posed by humanity's disregard for the environment and its inhabitants. His work reflects a deep concern for societal sustainability amidst escalating environmental degradation, recognizing that continued violence against nature jeopardizes both ecological integrity an...
Ravi Kumar Chaurasiya is an accomplished artist with a diverse and interdisciplinary practice that spans a wide range of mediums and scales, including installations, painting, sculpture, sound, and video art. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Banaras Hindu University in 2016, followed by a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, in 2018.
Chaurasiya's artistic practice delves into the intricate interplay between ecology and urban life, exploring the existential threats posed by humanity's disregard for the environment and its inhabitants. His work reflects a deep concern for societal sustainability amidst escalating environmental degradation, recognizing that continued violence against nature jeopardizes both ecological integrity and human existence. Through his art, he critiques the prevailing ethos of prioritizing capitalist interests over environmental stewardship, highlighting the impact of rampant infrastructural development on nature and marginalized communities.
Chaurasiya has participated in several prestigious residency programs, including the Dharti Arts Residency by Serendipity Arts in New Delhi, the Kala Sakshi Memorial Trust Art Residency at Sanskriti Kendra, and the National Lalit Kala Akademi Residency in Bengaluru. His international experiences include the Avolon Global Studio Residency at RHA Gallery in Dublin and significant workshops like the FICA Workshop in New Delhi. He also contributed to the Kochi Student Biennale Wall Project, part of the renowned Kochi Muziris Biennale.
Central to Chaurasiya's work is the notion of hope, woven into his compositions as a beacon amidst environmental despair. By elucidating the detrimental consequences of human activities on the environment, his work serves as a clarion call to address pressing environmental and ecological crises. Employing a diverse array of artistic mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media installations, Chaurasiya invites viewers to contemplate the intricate relationship between humanity and its natural surroundings.
Currently based in New Delhi, Ravi Kumar Chaurasiya continues to develop and present his multifaceted artistic practice, employing experimentation with lighting, materials, and juxtapositions to imbue his works with nuanced layers of meaning.
