Dancers, Silver Gelatin Ed. 8 |
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Maple Leaf Series 2009, Digital Print, 8" x 10"
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Liquidite, Silver Gelatin Print, (20cm x 25.5cm), Ed. 10 |
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Silver Gelatin Print, (20cm x 25.5cm), Ed. 10 |
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Mudra, Silver Gelatin Print, (20cm x 25.5cm), Ed. 10 |
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NIRMALA KARUPPIAH (b.1972 Malaysia)
Karuppiah works primarily with black and white photography, using traditional documentary techniques, as well as contemporary formats.
Her unusual body of work involving the documentation of Malaysian dance troupes (presenting traditional Indian dance, a neglected performance art in Malaysia until recently), has brought much acclaim. She has traveled extensively to capture dancers, audiences, performances and silences. She also photographs urban and rural landscapes, investigating cultural dialogues and developments.
Her masterful interpretations of these subjects have brought her recognition as a formidable young photographic talent with a discerning and elegant eye.
BIODATA
Awards
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Judge, 2011 KL International Photography Festival |
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| 2009 |
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Freeman Fellowship, Vermont Studio Center, USA |
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Major Solo Exhibitions
| 2010 |
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Dance Photography, Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnston State College, Vermont USA |
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| 2006 |
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Fluid Lucidity: Embracing the Charisma of Dance, Asia House, London to University of Wolverhampton, UK |
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| 2004 |
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Touched by Mysticism, Sutra Gallery, Malaysia |
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| 1999 |
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Scented Notions, travelling exhibition from Indian High Commission Gallery,
KL to Johor, Malaysia |
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Major Group Exhibitions
| 2010 |
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Winds of Desire, Central Market Annexe, KL |
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| 2010 |
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Glimpses of the East, Contemporary Photography from SE Asia
Contemporary Art Week, New York
50th Anniversary Exhibition for Her World Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur |
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| 2009 |
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New York Asia Week and Asian Contemporary Art Week
Shalini Ganendra Fine Art, at ESU USA Headquarters
New York, NY USA |
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| 2008 |
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Out of the Box, SGFA The Private Gallery, Malaysia
Stirring Odissi, Petronas Gallery, Malaysia |
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| 2005 |
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Eight, SGFA The Private Gallery
Between Earth and Sky, Sutra
20 Celebrated Women Artists, Maya Gallery |
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| 2004 |
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History and Beyond: Photography from 1990 to Present, National Art Gallery,Malaysia |
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| 2003 |
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Heritage Architecture, Concorde Gallery, KL |
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| 2002 |
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Over Time, Heritage Society of Malaysia
Scapes and Studies, Silver Gelatin Gallery, Malaysia
Identity: Who Are We?, National Art Gallery, Malaysia |
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| 2001 |
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Women on Women, Alliance Francaise, Malaysia
Open Show 2001, National Art Gallery of Malaysia |
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| 1996 |
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Photography as an Art, National Art Gallery of Malaysia |
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Academic
| 2006 |
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MA, Photography (Communications), University of Wolverhampton |
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| 1991 - 1994 |
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Diploma, Graphic Design, Malaysia Institute of Art, Malaysia |
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Special Projects
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Peace Project : Collaborative Exploration and continuing project with NY Artist Brookie Maxwell, organized through US Embassy, Malaysia and SGFA. |
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