Sushila Yawalkar
Sushila Yawalkar | |
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Yawalkar next to one of her paintings | |
| Known for | painting, sculpting and dancing |
| Spouse | Nagesh Yawalkar |
Sushila Yawalkar was an Indian painter, sculptor and dancer.[1]
Biography
Yawalker was from Goa in Western India and was married to artist Nagesh Yawalkar.[2]
In 1947, Yawalker was described as an artist with "a lively unspoilt imagination."[3] Her paintings and sculptures were exhibited in a studio exhibition in 1949,[4] then in New Delhi in 1950.[5] She also exhibited her sculptures and paintings at the All Indian Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS).[6]
References
- ^ Asthana, Pratima (1974). Women's Movement in India. Vikas Publishing House. p. 156. ISBN 978-0-7069-0333-1.
- ^ Silpi. Vol. 2. 1947.
- ^ Mārg̲: A Magazine of Architecture and Art. Vol. 2. National Centre for the Performing Arts. 1947. p. 59.
- ^ Roopa-lekhā. Printed at the I.M.H. Press, Chandri Chowk, Delhi, for the Fine Arts & Crafts Syndicate Limited, Delhi. 1949. p. 38.
- ^ Pathway. Marg Publications. 1950.
- ^ "Sculpture by Sushila Yawalkar" (PDF). All Indian Fine Arts and Crafts Society News. 1 (3): 4.