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Charuvi Agrawal
Charuvi Agrawal
	Designer, Installation & Visual Artist
Born	New Delhi, India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	Sheridan College ; College of Art
Awards	Limca Book of Records
Website	www.charuvi.com

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Charuvi Agrawal (born 20 June 1983) born in New Delhi is an Indian painter, sculptor, animator, visual and installation artist.

Work

Mentioned in Limca Book of World Records. Shri Hanuman Chalisa directed in 2013 ^[1] Her other works are physical installation, such as the "Shri Hanuman Suspended Sculpture." She is a Co-Creator in The Legend of Hanuman Series. Her exhibitions include Thali Bajao Praxinoscope, Shakti Fair & NGMA.

Art Installations and Public Exhibits

Shri Hanuman Suspended Sculpture": This 25-foot sculpture, composed of 26,000 bells. As a traveling art installation, it has been displayed at locations such as the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Select CITYWALK,^[2] Red Fort, as well as in cities including Mumbai, Pune,^[3] and Indore.

"Shakti: Fair & Fierce": Standing at 10 feet tall, this sculptural installation is crafted from over 150,000 hand-blown glass beads.^[4]

Charuvi Design Labs

In 2009, Charuvi founded Charuvi Design Labs (CDL) in Gurugram, focusing on producing high-quality animation content and innovative artwork. CDL has since become a hub for pioneering work in 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, and interactive installations.^[5]

References

External links

[1] "Charuvi Design Labs 'Shri Hanuman Chalisa' to be honored as "Outstanding Indian Design based IP" at Orbit Live- Industry Honours 2014 -". AnimationXpress. 7 January 2014.

[2] "Come and witness the grandeur of Lord Hanuman at Select CITYWALK – India TV".

[3] "Phoenix Marketcity, Pune Unveils Majestic 25-Foot Lord Hanuman Sculpture Titled Divine Vibrations in Commemoration of Ram Mandir Inauguration".

[4] "https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/shakti-fair-fierce-celebrating-feminine-power-through-art-at-delhis-ngma/article67914798.ece". {{cite news}}: External link in |title= (help)

[5] "Top technology trends to rule the Indian animation industry in 2023".

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-'''Charuvi Agrawal''' (born 20 June 1983) is an Indian painter, sculptor, animator, filmmaker, and visual artist. She graduated from [[Sheridan College|Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada]], and is a gold medalist in fine arts from the [[College of Art]], [[University of Delhi]].
+'''Charuvi Agrawal''' (born 20 June 1983) born in New Delhi is an Indian painter, sculptor, animator, visual and [[Installation art|installation artist]].
-Charuvi Agrawal is an avant-garde multi-media artist best known for technological enabled large scale physical artworks, animated short films, TV shows and immersive experiences (VR/AR). <ref>{{Cite web |title=Crossing continents for love of learning {{!}} Community {{!}} Sheridan College |url=https://www.sheridancollege.ca/newsroom/articles/community/crossing-continents-for-love-of-learning |website=www.sheridancollege.ca}}</ref>Her films have been screened at various film festivals while her artwork has been displayed at various public forums besides being in homes of discerning collectors in India. Her work routinely tests the boundaries of interactive technology, design and art employing elements of Indian mythology to present transformational and immersive storytelling. Her "26,000 Bells of light", a travelling exhibition includes a 25 feet interactive bell installation, numerous mythology inspired figurines, paintings, augmented reality installation, and a hand painted Kavad which has been showcased in various Indian metros. In 2016, her people's revolution zoetrope was placed at the Lucknow JP Museum as a permanent artifact besides being commissioned to make more for other public forum.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-22 |title=Charuvi Agrawal - An Indian Painter, Sculptor, Animator, Filmmaker, And Visual Artist. |url=https://talentsofworld.com/charuvi-agrawal-an-indian-painter-sculptor-animator-filmmaker-and-visual-artist/}}</ref>
+==Work==
-After graduating with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the Delhi College of Arts, India in 2005, Charuvi went on to get a masters in computer animation from Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada. She excelled at both institutes, graduating with top honors. She then started her design firm [[Charuvi Design Labs|CDL (Charuvi Design Labs)]] focusing on high quality animation content and artwork. Based out of Gurugram, CDL creates works that are visually opulent, technically ambitious and which reworks the imagery and mythology of the popular Indian narratives. A technique Charuvi often employs is the juxtaposition of small and everyday against the large and imposing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sniffing out the differences.  - Interaction 18 – 3—8 February 2018 • Lyon, France |url=https://interaction18.ixda.org/program/talk-sniffing-out-the-differences-sahu-kadambari-kadambari-sahu/}}</ref>
+Mentioned in [[Limca Book of Records|Limca Book of World Records]].  Shri Hanuman Chalisa directed in 2013 <ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-07 |title=Charuvi Design Labs 'Shri Hanuman Chalisa' to be honored as &quot;Outstanding Indian Design based IP" at Orbit Live- Industry Honours 2014 - |url=https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/charuvi-design-labs-shri-hanuman-chalisa-to-be-honored-as-outstanding-indian-design-based-ip-at-orbit-live-industry-honours-2014/ |website=AnimationXpress}}</ref> Her other works are physical installation, such as the "Shri Hanuman Suspended Sculpture." She is a Co-Creator in [[The Legend of Hanuman]] Series. Her exhibitions include Thali Bajao Praxinoscope, Shakti Fair & [[National Gallery of Modern Art|NGMA]].
+== Art Installations and Public Exhibits ==
-She has been honored twice at "[[Limca Book of World Records|Limca Books of World Records]]" and at the age of 23 she was facilitated at "[[Incredible India|Incredible India @60]]" festival in New York by Coca-Cola as one of "the emerging 10 who would transform the global artistic landscape." She has contributed to various publications and spoken at multiple platforms including GDG Women Techmakers @Google, Tedx @IIT Kharagpur, the [[University of Edinburgh|University, of Edinburgh]] India Design Forum, Animation Master's Summit, SIGGRAPH.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-07-18|title=Chanting Success {{!}} Verve Magazine|url=https://www.vervemagazine.in/people/charuvi-agarwal|access-date=2021-08-27|website=www.vervemagazine.in|language=en-US}}</ref>
+* Shri Hanuman Suspended Sculpture": This 25-foot sculpture, composed of 26,000 bells. As a traveling art installation, it has been displayed at locations such as the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Select CITYWALK,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Come and witness the grandeur of Lord Hanuman at Select CITYWALK – India TV |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/hanuman-ji-at-select-citywalk-mall-photos-42580.html}}</ref> Red Fort, as well as in cities including Mumbai, Pune,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Phoenix Marketcity, Pune Unveils Majestic 25-Foot Lord Hanuman Sculpture Titled Divine Vibrations in Commemoration of Ram Mandir Inauguration |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/phoenix-marketcity-pune-unveils-majestic-25-foot-lord-hanuman-sculpture-titled-divine-vibrations-in-commemoration-of-ram-mandir-inauguration-124012300517_1.html}}</ref> and Indore.
+* "Shakti: Fair & Fierce": Standing at 10 feet tall, this sculptural installation is crafted from over 150,000 hand-blown glass beads.<ref>{{Cite news |title=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/shakti-fair-fierce-celebrating-feminine-power-through-art-at-delhis-ngma/article67914798.ece |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/shakti-fair-fierce-celebrating-feminine-power-through-art-at-delhis-ngma/article67914798.ece}}</ref>
-She founded [[Charuvi Design Labs (CDL)|CDL (Charuvi Design Labs)]] in 2009, and worked in Canada for the [[National Film Board of Canada|National Film Board]].
+== Charuvi Design Labs ==
-Her biggest achievement is the [[3D computer graphics|3D Animation film]] [[Shri Hanuman Chalisa]], made in 2013 and which received many awards. She is a well-known in the field of animation and fine arts.
+In 2009, Charuvi founded [[Charuvi Design Labs]] (CDL) in Gurugram, focusing on producing high-quality animation content and innovative artwork. CDL has since become a hub for pioneering work in 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, and interactive installations.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Top technology trends to rule the Indian animation industry in 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/top-technology-trends-to-rule-the-indian-animation-industry-in-2023/}}</ref>
-==Early life and background==
-Agrawal was born in 1983 in New Delhi. She trained in fine art at the [[College of Art, Delhi|College of Art]] in Delhi where she won a gold medal, and followed it up with a graduation in computer animation from [[Sheridan College|Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning]] in Canada. A multi talented artist she [[paint]]s, [[Sculpture|sculpts]], designs, works in animation and films.
-Her most notable work is her animated short film Shri Hanuman Chalisa and she made a 25-foot Bell Sculptor of Lord Hanuman of 26,000 bells.
-==Charuvi Design Labs (CDL)==
-[[Charuvi Design Labs (CDL)]] is a leading animation studio and design lab founded by Charuvi Agrawal in 2009. CDL is an independently owned and operated studio of national and international repute, specialize in 2D and 3D Animation, VFX, Design and Interactive Art Installations.
-CDL studio has partnered with numerous global brands and international agencies and has showcased its talent at countless exhibitions and festivals in India, as well as around the globe.
-==The Legend of Hanuman - animated web series==
-An animated series '''"[[The Legend of Hanuman]]"''' produced by Graphic India and created by Sharad Devarajan, Charuvi Agrawal and Jeevan J. Kang. The series is a combined effort of artists from Graphic India, Charuvi Agrawal ([[Charuvi Design Labs|CDL]]) and Redefine. The series was released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] globally on January 29, 2021 in seven Indian languages. The animated web series features Lord Hanuman's extraordinary journey of self-discovery. It is narrated by [[Sharad Kelkar]].
-The series follows Hanuman and his transformation from a mighty warrior to a god and how Hanuman became the beacon of hope amidst the harrowing darkness.
-All 26 episodes of the show are available in seven languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, and Kannada; and were exclusively released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] VIP. In 2021, Graphic India announced that '''"[[The Legend of Hanuman]]"''' was the second most-watched show in 2021 across all Indian streaming platforms. Source [https://www.apnnews.com/graphic-india-announces-that-the-legend-of-hanuman-was-the-2-most-watched-show-in-2021-across-all-streaming-platforms-according-to-ormax-media/ APN News]. However, Season 3 of the series became the most-watched show on Disney+ Hotstar in India.<ref>{{Cite news |last=srivastav |first=simran |date=2023-10-27 |title=The Legend Of Hanuman Season 3 Officially Announced; Release Date To Be Revealed Soon |url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/the-legend-of-hanuman-season-3-officially-announced-release-date-to-be-revealed-soon-10109334}}</ref>
-==Claytronics==
-Charuvi Agrawal developed a new technique which she called "Claytronics". She uses clay to create humorous miniature 3D sculptures, each telling a topical story.
-She has chosen to deliberate on something that was a childhood hobby—creating interesting figures out of clay.
-She learnt clay making at a summer camp that happened at her school, when she was in class VI. She not at all thought she would excel to this extent later in her life.
-For example, The miniature of former PM Dr. [[Manmohan Singh]], depicts him as puppet and the one of [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam|APJ Abdul Kalam]] depicts him on rocket with a comb in his pocket! Basically, she combines the art of cartooning with that of sculpture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiabookofrecords.in/claytronics-art/|title=Claytronics Art|publisher=}}</ref>
-She created many miniatures like [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], [[Mother Teresa]], [[Veerappan|Veerapan]], Osama Bin Laden, [[Manmohan Singh|Dr. Manmohan Singh]], [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam|APJ Abdul Kalam]], [[Sonia Gandhi]], [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]], [[Lalu Prasad Yadav]], [[Mulayam Singh Yadav|Mulayam Singh]], Dr Salim Ali, George Bush, [[Bal Thackeray]] and [[I. K. Gujral|I.K Gujral]].
-==Shri Hanuman Chalisa==
-[[Shri Hanuman Chalisa (Short film)|Shri Hanuman Chalisa]] directed by Charuvi Agrawal in 2013.<ref>{{Citation|last=Agrawal|first=Charuvi|title=Shri Hanuman Chalisa|date=29 June 2013|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2661798/|accessdate=2016-05-26}}</ref> 3D animated short film “Shri Hanuman Chalisa”is a symbolic visual poetry of an ancient religious composition that has been sung and hymn across the globe.
-The soundtrack is sung by [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]].
-The film has been bestowed critical praise across the globe and nominated in 6 Oscar qualifying films.
-The film tries to push the limits of our understanding of faith and spirituality.
-Shri Hanuman Chalisa is a film filled with impressive and visually eye-catching scenes of Hindu mythology God - Shri Hanuman. Our perceptive of the divine has a variety of expressions but its factual nature lies within the realization of one‐self. Shri Hanuman provides the highest expression of devotional values and is the purest embodiment seeking God.
-== Shri Hanuman suspended Sculpture ==
-A Shri Hanuman 25&nbsp;ft Suspended Sculpture made of 26,000 bells is created by Charuvi Agrawal. The 25 feet sculpture of Shri Hanuman made of 26,000 bells which is a unique combination of art and technology and also a humble effort in portray the depth, splendor and the meaning of the verses.
-== Thali Bajao Praxinoscope – The Peoples Revolution ==
-Charuvi Agrawal presents ''A Tour De Force'' for The Jayprakash Narayan Museum in Lucknow, where a praxinoscope titled ''Thali Bajao'', attempts to recreate the flash in history.
-The seven-foot-tall revolving sculpture was made using clay, fibre glass, metal, plaster, and acrylic in a makeshift workshop over 11 weeks. Kept on a rotating platform and with perfectly calibrated strobe lights, the sculpture is designed to take the viewer into the true essence of what it is.
-== <bdi>Shakti: Fair & Fierce</bdi> ==
-In ‘Lumena’, Charuvi Agrawal brings alive the concept of Kundalini in the serpentine figure of [https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2024/Feb/19/the-fair-and-the-fierce Shakti], as a 10-foot tall multi-media sculptural installation. Made of over 1,50,000 hand blown glass beads, this 10-foot installation showcases the power of the female figure as a representation of omnipresence and higher consciousness.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sinha |first=Diksha |title=The fair and the fierce |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2024/Feb/19/the-fair-and-the-fierce |work=new indian express}}</ref>
-The flames represent her supreme transformative power across the universe bringing purity and balance. The serpentine figures are symbols of wisdom and protection and represent a duality leading to transformation.
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-[[Category:Women experimental filmmakers]]
-[[Category:Women animated film directors]]