GEETHA PRAKASH
ASSOCIATION WITH ART
Geetha has a Master’s Degree in Textile Designing from Madras University with a University Rank. She has won various prizes in art and craft competitions at the school and Collegiate level in Madras.
After getting married she moved to the UAE and was a member of the Dubai International Art Centre. She was an active member of the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation and was exposed to various Painting techniques like Oil Painting, Pastels, Water Color, Silk Painting and Glass Painting. In 2005 and 2006, Geetha participated in the Camel Caravan and Falcon Public Art projects in the UAE. The submitted designs were competitively chosen and the life-size colorfully painted camels and falcons were displayed at various public places earning appreciation and accolades.
She moved to Houston in mid-2006 and joined the Sugarland Area Artists Association (SLAA) in 2006 and has been an active member . She has won various prizes in the Art shows conducted by SLAA and has picked up new painting techniques by associating with the artists there. She joined the Sugarland Art Center and Gallery and has her studio there.
Geetha has been involved with many Charitable organizations and supported their causes by donating paintings which were successfully auctioned. Organizations include Meenakshi Temple (Houston), Sugarland Cultural Arts Foundation Founder’s Ball Gala, Indian Doctor’s Association Annual Fund-raising Gala.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Held a Solo Featured Artist Show ‘Silk and Palette’ at the Sugarland Art Center and Gallery. The Show was a success with attendance from a large and appreciative audience.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Raison D’Etre for Painting: I have enjoyed Art from a very early age. I love the creativity that accompanies artistic abilities and the freedom of expression that it allows. Experimenting with colors and using different media is what motivates me most. I also think that there is a strong link between Art and Charitable causes and I try to make this happen from my side whenever possible.
SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS & AWARDS LIST
2020: Stitched cloth masks and donated to Community members who needed them.
2019: Participated in the SiennArt Festival by setting an Artist’s Booth. The show was well attended and a great success.
2019: Participated in the Realtor Art Show held at the Sugar Land Art Centre & Gallery
2019: Took part in the Imperial Art Alliance small art sale & sold a painting to raise funds for IAA.
2019: Art Show & Sale at Baskin Robbins River Park Sample & Shop Event.
2018: Silk & Palette Featured Artist Solo Art show at Sugar Land Art Centre & Gallery
2018: Won the Best of Show, Sponsor choice Ribbon at Imperial Art Alliance Spring Juried Art Show.
2015: Fusion Featured Artist Solo Art Show at Sugar Land Art Centre & Gallery
2014: Had an Art show & Sale at the Artist Spring clearance Event at the Sugar Land Art Centre & Gallery.
2014: Became a Gallery member at Sugar Land Art Centre & Gallery.
2014: Demo on Silk Painting and Exhibited in Sugar Land Area Artists Art Show Art show and sale at Sugar Land Town Centre.
2013: Received Artist Recognition at Kannada Conference held at Rice University for exhibiting a Painting.
2012: Won the Best of Show at the Winter show Sugar Land Area Artists & Katy Area Artists, Lone Star Art Juried Art Show.
2010: Incredible India Solo Art show at Miller outdoor Art Theatre.
Art Show & Sale at Meenakshi temple Diwali Bazaar.
Exhibited a commissioned painting and participated in the Tanjore Conference at the Museum of Fine Arts. (Houston)
Donated & sold a painting for Auction at Meenakshi temple.
One of my painting won a cash prize and was exhibited and sold at the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Founders Ball Gala.
Sugar Land Area Artist Board Secretary for 3 years.
2006: Became a member of Sugar Land Area Artists.
2006 Dubai Flight of Falcons – Was chosen and commissioned to paint life size fiber glass falcon sculpture.
2004 Camel Caravan- Was chosen and commissioned to paint life size fiber glass sculpture and successfully completed. ( Reflections)
Auctioned a painting for Abu Dhabi Charity for children with special needs.
2000: Became a member at Abudhabi Cultural foundation and took part in a lot of Art Events.
1995: Became a member of Dubai International Art center and took part in Art events.
1989 – 1995: Had my own Garment business in India (Chennai) and was successfully designing and supplying to many boutiques and shops in India and Singapore with my sister and friend.
1989: Master of Science degree in Textile Designing & Clothing in India. (Madras University)
1989: Madras University Rank & completed Thesis On Designing garments for special needs children.
1987: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics in India. (Madras University)