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 people try to find peace even when the world around them is busy or stressful.
About Schandra Singh
Schandra Singh was born in Suffern, New York. Her parents moved to the United States from other countries. Her father, Anand Singh, was an Indian Maharaja, which is like a prince or king in India. Her mother, Gisa Singh, was a model from Austria. Schandra also has a sister, Sabine Singh, who is an actress.
Schandra went to Saddle River Day School. She then studied art at college. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from Rhode Island School of Design in 1999. Later, she received a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from Yale School of Art in 2006. These are advanced degrees in art.
Her Art and Style
Schandra Singh's paintings are often very big. She uses oil paints to create her works. Her art shows people in calm or relaxing moments. However, her paintings also have a special style. They can be a bit funny or make you think. She often explores how people try to relax when there is a lot of stress in the world.
Her artwork has been shown in many places around the world. You can find her paintings in galleries and museums in America, Europe, and Asia. Some famous places include The Saatchi Gallery in London and MOCA in Shanghai.
Media Appearances
Schandra Singh has also been featured in popular media. In 2013, she was on a radio show called This American Life. She shared a story about a man in London whose son, who had autism, really liked her art.
In 2017, she was part of a podcast for The Economist called ‘What Are The Economics of Art’. This podcast won a special award in Europe. Schandra's art and voice were used to promote the award.
Her painting about her own experience during the events of September 11, 2001, was featured in New York Magazine. Other works by Schandra have also appeared in magazines like Elle Magazine and Vogue India. Her art has also been shown in The Wall Street Journal in both India and the United States.
Art Exhibitions
Schandra Singh's art has been shown in many important exhibitions. Here are some of them:
- 2010: If I'm Immune To It, I Don't Deserve To Be Here, Bose Pacia, New York, 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
