G.Reghu
Born in 1959 in Kilimanoor, Kerala, G. Reghu received his education in sculpture at the College of Fine Arts in Thiruvananthapuram. Initially working with stone, Reghu’s artistic direction was greatly influenced by his interactions with Elizabeth and Laurie Baker, who espoused a Gandhian philosophy focused on utilizing indigenous materials. This exposure led Reghu to develop a unique style that combined Dravidian and African facial characteristics, reflecting an ancient civilization.
Known for his sculptures of ‘heads’ that exude both warmth and classical austerity, Reghu has since shifted his focus to exploring the human form.
Since 1988, Reghu has held several solo shows and participated part in a number of group shows. Among them: “To Encounter Others”, Stoffwechsel, Kassel, Germany, 1992;the Contemporary Indian Art Biennale, Bharat Bhavan, 1995;“For Contemporary Art”, Sans Tache Gallery, Mumbai,1998; International Biennale Exhibition, Cairo, Egypt, 2000;“Shaping Clay”, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 2013. Reghu has participated in several major art camps held across the country.He is the recipient of the Award of Fourth Contemporary Indian Art Biennale, Bharat Bhavan, 1987 & 1988 and also the Bombay Art Society Award, Mumbai, 1998.
