Schandra Singh facts for kids
Schandra Singh (born in 1977) is an American artist known for her unique paintings. She creates large artworks that often show people relaxing. Her art explores how we try to find peace in a busy and sometimes stressful world.
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About Schandra Singh
Schandra Singh was born in Suffern, New York, in 1977. Her parents came to America from other countries. Her father was an Indian Maharaja (a type of prince or ruler), and her mother was an Austrian model. Schandra also has a sister, Sabine Singh, who is an actress.
Schandra studied art at top schools. She earned her first art degree from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1999. Later, she received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Art in 2006.
What Her Art Is About
Schandra Singh's paintings are usually very large. They show people in calm or relaxing moments. Her art often looks at the funny side of how we try to rest when the world around us is busy. Her oil paintings have been shown in many places around the world, including America, Europe, and Asia. Some famous galleries that have shown her work include The Saatchi Gallery in London and MOCA in Shanghai.
Schandra Singh in the Media
In April 2013, Schandra Singh was featured on a public radio show called This American Life. She shared a story about writing letters with a man in London whose son, who had autism, really liked her art.
She was also part of a podcast called ‘What Are The Economics of Art’ for The Economist magazine. This podcast won a special award in Europe in 2017. Schandra's painting and her voice were used to help advertise this award.
One of her paintings, which was about her own experience of the 9/11 events, was shown in New York Magazine. This 9/11 painting and other works by her have also been featured in magazines like Elle Magazine, Vogue India, and The Wall Street Journal.
Selected Exhibitions
- 2010: If I'm Immune To It, I Don't Deserve To Be Here, Bose Pacia, New York, NY, USA
- 2009: The Empire Strikes Back: Indian Art Today, The Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
- 2008: The Sun is not Ridiculous, Galerie Bertrand & Gruner, Geneva, Switzerland
- 2007: Around and Around 1000 Times, RARE, New York; SCOPE New York, Lincoln Center
- 2006: Holiday Show, Baumgartner Gallery, New York
- 2003: Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, New York; Broom Street Studio Inc., Woodstock
- 2002: Cycle de Vie, Black Box Studio, Los Angeles
- 1999: Invitational Show, Woods Gerry Gallery, Providence
