Category: Artists at the Center

P R Daroz

P R Daroz is a contemporary artist well known by artists, galleries and collectors alike. He has exhibited his work at various venues in India and abroad, and has created large-scale architectural commissions in ceramic. Having specialised in ceramics during his MFA at MS University in Vadodara, he has had a long association with the […]

KV Jena

A highly regarded ceramics artist and educator, KV Jena has been an integral part of the vibrant art scene in India. He has shared his expertise and ideologies with numerous aspiring artists, including hosting workshops at the Ceramic Center. KV Jena’s ceramic artworks often reflect a deep exploration of nature, spirituality, and the richness of […]

Nirmala Patwardhan

Nirmala Patwardhan was an eminent ceramic artist who has trained and worked internationally. She was an early consultant to the Center and is well-known for her landmark publication Handbook for Potters (with a second edition New Handbook for Potters), documenting her vast knowledge and innovation with glazes.

Rekha Rodwittiya

Rekha Rodwittiya is an accomplished artist whose creative journey has been deeply influenced by her time in Vadodara and association with the Baroda School. A former student at the Faculty of Fine Arts at MSU, her artwork explores themes of gender, identity, and personal narratives. She has gained global recognition for her contributions to contemporary […]

Rini Dhumal

Rini Dhumal is a widely celebrated artist who has left a lasting impression on the artistic landscape of Vadodara and beyond. A leading member of the city’s vibrant art scene, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the world of contemporary art. Working with the Center, Dhumal’s artistic repertoire extended to ceramics, where […]

Ranjitsinh Pratapsinh Gaekwad

Ranjitsinh Pratapsinh Gaekwad is widely known for his role as Maharaja of Baroda and patron of arts in the city. He was also a talented and imaginative artist, and worked alongside ceramists and students at the Ceramic Center. His passion for the arts has preserved the region’s cultural legacy and has left a lasting impact […]

KG Subramanyan

KG Subramanyan, fondly known as Mani sir, was an eminent artist and educator whose impact on the art world, particularly in Vadodara, is immeasurable. He was a key figure in the Indian modernist movement, and was an influential teacher at the Faculty of Fine Arts, MSU, where his large murals still deck the halls and […]

Bhupen Khakhar

A pioneer of modern Indian art, Khakhar was born and raised in Vadodara. He taught at the Faculty of Fine Arts, MSU in Baroda and was a pivotal figure in the influential Baroda Group. Primarily a painter, Khakhar also worked in clay at the Center. He was one of the first painters to experience a […]

Ira Chaudhari

Ira Chaudhari has been an early influence and advisor to the Center since its inception in the 90s. She has pioneered and developed her own unique techniques and visual language through her practice, much of which was spent working at the Center. Along with her husband Sankho Chaudhari, she has become a seminal figure in […]

Jyoti Bhatt

A noted printmaker and photographer, Jyoti Bhatt is known for his work in documenting the folk art traditions of India. He taught at the Faculty of Fine Arts at MS University in Vadodara and has been a constant source of support and chief documenter at early programs at the Center. Over the years he has […]