Artist Kashish Raj Chandra  |  Contemporary Artist | Patna, BIHAR

Based in Patna Bihar Kashish Raj Chandra is a contemporary artist dedicated to preserving the old form of Mithila Painting in a modern way and reimagining the vibrant traditions of Mithila painting. Deeply inspired by Padmashree awardees of Bihar. Kashish mostly use acrylic on canvas, ink on paper & natural colour on hand made sheet. She is also working on waste material management. Kashish had mastered the intricate linework, symbolic motifs, and cultural narratives unique to this regional art form. Mostly her work based on Mythological incidents, festivals, Culture and daily lifestyle. She has been drawn painting since childhood.

Kashish holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounts Honour from Patna University, Bihar.

She worked with NSS and Eco Task Force during her college days:
• Chitra Bhushan Part – I (1st year), II (2nd year) & Part - III (3rd year) in painting from Parchin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh.
• Chitra Visharad Part - I (4th year) & final (5th year) in Painting from Parchin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh.
• She also holds Diploma in Art appreciation from Bihar Museum.
• E-Business Program by IIM, Calcutta.
• Completed her Diploma in folk art (Mithila Painting) from UMSAS (Ministry of Industries) under the Guidance of Padam Shree awardee Godavari Dutta.
• She also received mentorship from Padam Shree awardees Bauaa Devi and Dulari Devi, Shanti Devi under Mithila Painting skill development Programme by Ministry of Textiles, Gov. of India.
• She was invited by National Gallery of Modern art New Delhi to participate in Kala Kumbh - Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to create a 750 meter scroll depicting the valour of the unsung heroes of India's struggle for Independence.. And later the Painting was exhibited on Raj Path on the occasion of Republic day.
• She was also invited by Bihar Museum for an art Exhibition named- BAPU on 2nd October 2022 at Bihar Museum.
• She also invited by National Gallery of Modern art, New Delhi to participate in a workshop on International Women’s Day.
• She was Provided a stall at Delhi Haat to showcase her painting in New Delhi by Ministry of Textiles Gov of India.
• She also participated in Gandhi Shilp Bazar, Patna Organised by Ministry of Textiles.
• Art Exhibition on the occasion of International women’s Day at Natraj Kala Gallery, IFA by Department of fine arts Women’s College, BHU Varanasi

Exhibition
• 2017 - 82 Thessaloniki International Fair held on 9th to 17th September 2017 in Greece
• 2018 - Foundation day Patna Art College, Patna University
• 2020 -women’s empowerment art exhibition at saraswati Puja Celebration, IAS MANTRA
• 2021 – Mithila painting stall at Dilli Haat, New Delhi by ministry of textiles
• 2021 - National Theatre festival organised by Ministry of culture Gov. of Bihar
• 2022 -Mithila painting stall at Bihar Diwas 2022 ministry of industry Gov of Bihar
• 2022 - Exhibition named Bapu at Bihar Museum, by ministry of culture
• 2022 - My 750 meter painting based on Unsung heroes exhibited on Raj Path, New Delhi on Republic Day by ministry of culture
• 2022- Mithila painting stall under scheme Ek Station Ek Utpaad by Indian Railway
• 2022 - Exhibited my painting at Gandhi Shilp Bazar, Patna by Ministry of Textiles
• 2022 - Rang Utsav 3 International Art Exhibition at Mithila Yain Art Gallery, Thamel Kathmandu, Nepal
• 2022 - International Painting & Sculpture exhibition Kolkata at Nati Vinodini Art Gallery Kolkata by art line 18
• 2022 - Pride Thread at Lalit Kala Academy Patna by LA Pintura studio.
• 2023 - International Women’s Day at NGMA, New Delhi
• 2023 - Wah Taj an international art Exhibition at Lalit Kala Sansthan, Agra UP.
• 2023 - Kala Sanskriti an online art exhibition organized by Kalaakar Foundation.
• 2023 - Blooming art Exhibition at Artizen Art Gallery ITO, New Delhi
• 2024 - Symphony of Colours an online art exhibition by Manikarnika Art Gallery
• 2024 - Annual Day Event, Bihar Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Patna. Organised by Ministry of Education
• 2024 – exhibited my crafts Annual Women Enterprise meet at Hotel Maurya Patna.
• 2025 - Pune Art fiesta at Bal Gandharva art Gallery,pune
• 2026 - 4th Kala Samvad at Taj mahal Palace Mumbai.

Award
• 2005 - 3rd Prize Inter school Rang bharo Competition.
• 2006 - 2nd Prize Young artist Contest organised by Classmate.
• 2008 - 3rd Prize International art & Craft Contest Organised by Pidilite.
• 2011 - 2nd Prize Rangoli contest by NSS College fest.
• 2012 - Hamara Vriksha painting Contest organised by Natraj kala Mandir.
• 2012 - 1st Prize Painting contest at Gandhi Museum, Patna.
• 2013 - Consolation Prize at Saras Mela Gov. of Bihar.
• 2013 - 1st Prize Mask making contest organised by Eco Task Force Patna Women’s college Patna
• 2014 - 1st Prize Ghiraunda making Contest by Tara Sangeet Parishad,patna
• 2015 – A+ position, art contest organised by p & m mall group/patna
• 2015 - 2nd Prize Poster Painting Contest Department of Environment & Forest Gov. of Bihar.
• 2021 - Awarded by Deputy CM of Bihar for best stall at National Theatre festival 2021 at premchand rangsala,patna.
• 2021 - Awarded by Art & Culture Minister of Bihar for Designing mentor of jannayak Natya Mahotsav at premchand rangsala, Patna.

Workshops
• 2014 - Tikuli Art under the Guidance of Padamshree awardee Ashok Kumar Vishwash at Kilkari Bihar Bal Bhawan.
• 2014 - Fine art Painting at Kilkari Bihar Bal Bhawan.
• 2015 - Grishmotsav-2015 organised by Vichitra.
• 2017 - Red Stoke art camp at College of Arts and Craft Patna.
• 2017 - Interactive workshop in various crafts by CICEW, Patna
• 2018 - Jute Art workshop by state awardee Shanti Devi.
• 2019 - Wood craft workshop by State awardee.
• 2020 - Sikki Craft workshop by State awardee Pappu Kumar.
• 2021 - Kala Kumbh by National Gallery of Modern Art New Delhi
• 2023 - Painting workshop on the occasion of International women’s day by NGMA New Delhi.

Apprentice training
• Kashish Raj Chandra has worked as an apprentice or assist many serious artist like :- Narendra Pal Singh, Rajat Ghosh, Subodh Gupta, Godavari dutta, Baua Devi, Dulari Devi etc. She also worked with an NGO Jogira india for 2 years.
• She owned an MSME Registered art gallery named KD Gallery in Patna. She Sells her Paintings and craft through the platform Provided by ministry of industry,gov of bihar.

Experience at TAJ-04 exhibition
Kala Samvad 4th Group Art Exhibition was one of the well organised very special exhibition. The planning & execution was wonderful. Every single thing was well planned and well executed. It is an honour to exhibit my Painting at Taj mahal Palace, Mumbai. And I feel very happy that everyone liked my paintings & every Guest has appreciated my work and listen the story behind the Painting. I am very grateful to Nandkishor sir and Rajkumar sir that they have provided me this platform. And they have Guided me very well. THANK YOU TEAM KALA SAMVAD 4.

Contact Detais:
Artist Kashish Raj (Diploma in Painting)
• Mobile No.: +91 9934068376
• Email: kashishrajchandra@gmail.com
• City: Patna, Bihar