Interview with an artist- Mural artist Shri Chandra Rawal
Sculpturing is the art which requires lots of practise and patience. I always longed to learn sculpturing , but due to time constraint my wish is not fulfilled :(, though I tried to learn some forms of sculpturing like siporex mural making. My learning experience of siporex mural making, I have already shared in one of the posts. It was like dream come true experience for me as I learnt it from very talented and Shri. Chandra Rawal. I was following him on social media , and was very eager to learn from him. When he conducted workshop in Bangalore, I was part of the workshop as learner. I got an opportunity to talk to him and he shared about his passion and his journey in the world of arts. Sharing his works, experiences with all the arts enthusiasts.
Please share about yourself with our
readers(Background, education, family etc)
readers(Background, education, family etc)
Basically I’m from Thane, Maharashtra. I’m professional Mural artist and majorly work with siporex mural carving, though I work with other forms of mural art like metal relief and mixed media relief mural.
I have a beautiful and loving wife and blessed with a daiughter and a son.
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| Shri Chandra Rawal |
Now tell us how did you make an entry into world of arts? Have you
undergone any formal training in arts?
Neither I have any formal qualification in arts nor I have any background of arts . I wanted to
become a singer. To fulfill that wish, I wanted to earn money. So I started
working as an assistant with a mural artist.
Six years I worked as his assistant. And once I got confidence, I
started working independently, in the year 2007. I can say my experience is my
teacher. Though I don’t have any qualification in arts, I have guided many
students of prestigious school of arts, J.J School of Arts , Mumbai.
become a singer. To fulfill that wish, I wanted to earn money. So I started
working as an assistant with a mural artist.
Six years I worked as his assistant. And once I got confidence, I
started working independently, in the year 2007. I can say my experience is my
teacher. Though I don’t have any qualification in arts, I have guided many
students of prestigious school of arts, J.J School of Arts , Mumbai.
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| Beautiful mural of Goddess Saraswati made under Guidance of Shri Chandra Rawal |
How and when did you
start conducting workshop and teaching mural art?
I started sharing my works through social media like FB and google+. Some people started inquiring about the art and also showed interest towards learning the siporex mural art. So I decided to teach the making of siporex mural to the people who wanted to learn. My first workshop on siporex carving was conducted in Dec 2014 at Mumbai. I have conducted more than 20 workshops in the span of one and half years.
start conducting workshop and teaching mural art?
I started sharing my works through social media like FB and google+. Some people started inquiring about the art and also showed interest towards learning the siporex mural art. So I decided to teach the making of siporex mural to the people who wanted to learn. My first workshop on siporex carving was conducted in Dec 2014 at Mumbai. I have conducted more than 20 workshops in the span of one and half years.
What are the sources for the mural you make?
I make the mural according to the client’s requirement.
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| Buddha made by Shri Chandra Rawal for a client |
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| Another Buddha mural made according to order |
Apart from siporex blocks , have you tried making mural in other mediums?
I have worked with other mediums like metal foil , wood, soapstone and mixed media.
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| Metal mural work |
Once you start carving, have you ever come across artists’ block? If
so how do you overcome that?
so how do you overcome that?
Never, in early days of my journey of art I used to feel the blockage.
Now with continuous practice and experience I have overcome that.
Now with continuous practice and experience I have overcome that.
Among the murals you have made
which is/are your favorites(s)? and the also share the reason for that.
which is/are your favorites(s)? and the also share the reason for that.
I like all the murals I made. Because each one has given me unique experience.Few of the murals I liked the most are here:
Please
share some advice to the aspiring artists.
share some advice to the aspiring artists.
My advice to artists is that learn from a teacher /expert.Otherwise you might be misled by mistakes. And have patience and practice until you become perfect.
Apart from mural carving what are your other
hobbies?
hobbies?
Singing , sketching and practising spirituality. I don’t get time to persue my other hobbies, but somehow make time for those. While carving I sing, which makes me happy. Whatever idea I have I try to sketch , so that it will be useful to make murals.
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| A sketch by Shri Chandra Rawal |
What are your future plans in the journey of
arts?
arts?
This journey of teaching will continue. My only
plan regarding my profession is to teach as many art aspirants as possible. I
have worked for clients and been successful commercially. I want to make an
artifact which gives satisfaction. Want to exhibit the artifacts made by me in
art galleries.
plan regarding my profession is to teach as many art aspirants as possible. I
have worked for clients and been successful commercially. I want to make an
artifact which gives satisfaction. Want to exhibit the artifacts made by me in
art galleries.
Please share your contact details(
FB/twitter/website/ contact number) where my interested readers can reach
you.
FB/twitter/website/ contact number) where my interested readers can reach
you.
People can reach my by visiting my fb profile :
https://www.facebook.com/chandra.rawal.773 or can reach through email :chandra@artreflections.in or mobile : 9820153133
Also I share all my works on page : Artreflections
Also I share all my works on page : Artreflections
Thank you Shri Chndra Rawal, for sharing about your passion with us.I’m fortunate to learn making murals from you. All the best for your future.
Love , laugh and live the life to the fullest,
-Ranjana
Ooh Ranjana I am a huge fan of Chandra Rawal and was delighted to see in my dashboard his interview picture on your blog!! So nice to read more about this talented soul
Dr Sonia
Thank you Doc. It is really pleasure to learn from him.
Lovely Interview and he does have a Beautiful work.
Thank you
Nice work by Chandra Rawal and thanks for publishing his interview.
Thank you!
Beautiful mural paintings by the artist.
Thank you
Great interview and amazing work! Best wishes to Mr. Rawal and you, Ranjana:)
Thank you Amitji.
Very nice interview.Thanks for sharing!
Nice Work
Thank you so much Ranjana ji for giving space in your blogg and thank you everyone for your blessings !!