Charuvi Agrawal
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Charuvi Agrawal | |
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 Designer, Installation & Visual Artist | |
| Born | New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Sheridan College College of Art |
| Awards | Limca Book of Records |
| Website | www.charuvi.com |
Charuvi Agrawal (born 20 June 1983) is an Indian painter, sculptor, animator, filmmaker, and installation artist known for integrating traditional Indian mythology with advanced multimedia technologies in her art. She has gained international recognition for her animated films & large-scale installations.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Charuvi Agrawal was born in New Delhi, India. She exhibited a profound interest in art from a young age, leading her to pursue formal education in the field. She graduated as a gold medalist in Fine Arts from the College of Art, University of Delhi in 2005, and later earned a master's degree in Computer Animation from the Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in Canada.
Work
[edit]Mentioned in Limca Book of World Records. Shri Hanuman Chalisa directed in 2013 [1] Her other works are physical installation, such as the "Shri Hanuman Suspended Sculpture." She is a Co-Creator in The Legend of Hanuman Series. Her exhibitions include Thali Bajao Praxinoscope, Shakti Fair & NGMA.
Art Installations and Public Exhibits
[edit]Charuvi Agrawal is an artist known for her diverse works, including large-scale physical artworks, animated short films, TV shows, and immersive experiences (VR/AR). Her work explores various aspects of interactive technology, design, and art, often incorporating elements of Indian mythology to create immersive storytelling experiences. Notable works include:
- "Shri Hanuman Suspended Sculpture": This 25-foot sculpture, composed of 26,000 bells. As a traveling art installation, it has been displayed at locations such as the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Select CITYWALK,[2] Red Fort, as well as in cities including Mumbai, Pune,[3] and Indore.
- "Shakti: Fair & Fierce": Standing at 10 feet tall, this sculptural installation is crafted from over 150,000 hand-blown glass beads.[4] Exploring themes of feminine power and spiritual transformation, it has been exhibited at the National Gallery of Modern Art, offering a neutral platform for reflection on empowerment and resilience.
Charuvi Design Labs
[edit]In 2009, Charuvi founded Charuvi Design Labs (CDL) in Gurugram, focusing on producing high-quality animation content and innovative artwork. CDL has since become a hub for pioneering work in 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, and interactive installations.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Charuvi Design Labs 'Shri Hanuman Chalisa' to be honored as "Outstanding Indian Design based IP" at Orbit Live- Industry Honours 2014 -". AnimationXpress. 7 January 2014.
- ^ "Come and witness the grandeur of Lord Hanuman at Select CITYWALK – India TV".
- ^ "Phoenix Marketcity, Pune Unveils Majestic 25-Foot Lord Hanuman Sculpture Titled Divine Vibrations in Commemoration of Ram Mandir Inauguration".
- ^ Mankatalia, Dhriti (8 March 2024). "Shakti: Fair & Fierce - Celebrating Feminine Power Through Art at Delhi's NGMA". The Hindu.
- ^ "Top technology trends to rule the Indian animation industry in 2023".