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Contained herein is a resume of my art
activities and a compilation of certificates, awards, letters of recognition and media
coverages during my exhibitions in India and abroad.
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AWARDS
| 1994 |
Doriyoksho
award and prize from the Asia Friendship Art Association, in the
30th Asia Modern Art Exhibition at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, Tokyo |
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| 1994 |
Awarded
silver medal (2nd prize) and certificate of merit from
the 7th International Artist Exhibition held at Geijutsuno Mori,
Sapporo, Hokkaido. |
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| 1994 |
Awarded
prize at Asia Modern Art Exhibition, Ishikawa Prefecture Art Museum,
Kanazawa. |
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| 1995-96
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Appointed
visiting advisor to International Artist Societe, 2-12 Shindenhonmachi,
Daitocity, Osaka 574, Japan. |
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| 1996-07 |
Appointed honorary special advisor to International Artists Societe Osaka. Japan. |
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| 1999 |
Received
Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani Award '99 for her contribution and achievements in the field of painting. |
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| 2005 |
Bharat Nirman Award, New Delhi |
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| 2023 |
Was conferred with The Japans' Foreign Ministers' Commendation 2023, for her efforts in promoting art & culture internationally. |
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CERTIFICATES
| 1994 |
Certificate
of Bonsai course, Ms. Yasu Iwakiri, Yuzawaya School, Kamata. Japan. |
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| 1994-95 |
Certificate
of Japanese language from Reiyukai Institute, Tokyo, Japan on
completion of Elementary 1-4 and Intermediate level. |
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| 1995 |
Certificate
of Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Foundation
Tokyo and the Association of International Education, Japan-Level
4. |
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| 1995-2001 |
Paintings
selected for the prestigious Nikaten exhibition, organised by
Nikakai, at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tokyo for six consecutive
years. |
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| 1995 |
Certificate
from Mr. Hiroshi Kai, Chief Director Japan International Artists
Club for participating in the 20th International Art Exhibition,
UNESCO Art Education League in Japan, at Metropolitan Museum of
Art, Tokyo. |
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| 1995-97 |
Studied
and researched Nihonga (Japanese style rock pigment painting)
at the NHK Bunka Centre Aoyama, Tokyo, Japan. |
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| 1996 |
Certificate
of Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by the Japan Foundation
Tokyo and the Association of International Education, Japan-Level
3. |
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| 1998-2000 |
Studied
and passed Japanese Language Exams upto Advance Level 2 at the
Japan Cultural and Information Centre, New Delhi. |
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LETTERS OF RECOGNITION
| 1995 |
From
Mr. Kenya Mizukami, President The Yomiuri Shimbun, Osaka for participation
in the Yomiuri Shimbun International Charity- Auction Art Exhibition-`In
Revival of Ruins' for the victims of the Great Hanshin Earthquake
in the Kobe area (1995), Japan. Auctioned at 7F Art Gallery, Matsuzakaya
department store, Osaka. 8-13 June ‘95. |
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| 1996 |
From
Mr. Tatsuya Hori, Governor of Hokkaido during my solo exhibition
held in at Seibu goban kan, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. |
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| 1997 |
From
Padma Bhushan Hon'ble Yoshio Sakarouchi President Indo- Japan
Association Tokyo, for participation in the 'Exhibition of Arts
Introducing Japanese Culture’ to commemorate 50th anniversary
of India’s Independence, at the National Museum, New Delhi
and 10 other cities in India. |
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| 1997 |
From
Padma Bhushan hon'ble Goro Koyama for promoting Indo-Japan relations
during my 3-1/2 year stay in Japan. |
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| 1997 |
From
Mr. Tsukara, Mayor of the Olympic city, Nagano, during my solo
exhibition at the Yu Art Station, Nagano. |
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| 1997 |
Certificate
of appreciation received from Mr. Goro Yoshimura, President of
NAPOC, for donation to the Paralympics, during solo exhibition
at Nagano. |
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| 1997 |
From
Rev. Shojin Hashimoto Chief Priest Narita san temple at Narita-shi,
Japan |
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| 1999 |
From
Mr. Hiroshi Hirabyashi, Ambassador of Japan to India, New Delhi. |
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| 2002 |
Message
for Solo Exhibition of Paintings at Singapore from President,
Republic of Singapore. |
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| 2002 |
Message
for Solo Exhibition of Paintings at Singapore from High Commissioner
for the Republic of Singapore to India, New Delhi. |
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| 2002 |
Message
for Solo Exhibition of Paintings at Tokyo from Ambassador of India
to Japan. |
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| 2004 |
Message
from H.E. Mr. Makoto Yamanaka, Consul General of Japan in California,
for solo exhibition in San Francisco, USA. |
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| 2004 |
Message
from Mr. Lalit Mansingh, Ambassador of India, Washington, USA. |
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WITH FAMOUS PERSONALITIES
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Hon'ble H.E Shri V. P. Singh, Former Prime Minister of India. |
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| With
Hon'ble H.E Shri I. K. Gujral, Former Prime Minister of India. |
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| With
His Holiness, The Dalai Lama |
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| My painting
displayed in the Diet of Japan |
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| With
His Excellency, Hon'ble Sakutaro Tanino, the Ambassador of Japan,
New Delhi. 1998. |
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| With
His Excellency, Hon'ble H. E Tomoichi Hoshino, Member, House of
Councillors Chairman Committee on Labour, Tokyo |
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| With
Padma Bhushan Hon'ble Goro Koyama, Hony. Chairman, Sakura Bank.
Tokyo |
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| With
Hon'ble Yoshio Sakarouchi Former Speaker, Japanese DIET, President,
Indo-Japan Association, Tokyo. (Recipient of Padma Bhushan) |
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| With
Mademoiselle Francoise Gilot, artist and wife of famous painter
Pablo Picasso. |
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| With
Hon'ble H.E Mr. S. Nashimoto (Osaka), cousin of Showa Emperor,
Osaka Japan. |
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| With
Hon'ble H.E Mr. Hiroshi Hirabayashi, Ambassador of Japan to India.
1998-99 |
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| With Her Highness Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur . Solo exhibition in India Habitat Centre New Delhi 2003 |
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With Dr. Karan Singh (Member of Parliament, & President ICCR) and H.E Mr. Yasukuni Enoki Ambassador of Japan to India.
Solo exhibition in Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi 2005. |
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