Biography
Kumar Saraff studied Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University, then went on to study painting at the prestigious Royal Academy Schools. Here he won several awards and prizes, including the David Murray travel scholarship for landscape painting and a silver medal for excellence in painting.
After graduation Kumar worked within the Art and Design department of a large west London further education college before relocating to Mid-Wales to paint full time in 2002. As well as painting Kumar participates in art based community projects.
Kumar’s art has its origins in a European landscape painting tradition, using the colour and form of light effects on landscape to take the viewer on an exploration of paint on surface.
Kumar’s paintings have been exhibited in numerous galleries and venues in England and Wales, and can be found in both private and corporate art collections in the British Isles and abroad.
Education
- 1990-93 Nottingham Trent University BA (Hons) Fine Art
- 1993-96 Royal Academy of Arts Postgraduate Painting
Awards
- 1995 SJ Solomon Silver Medal for Painting (RA)
- 1995 David Murray Scholarship for landscape painting
- 1996 Vincent Harris Prize (RA)
- 1996 John Purcell Print Prize
- 1996 Crest Co Ltd - Art for Crest
- 1996 Andre Dunoyer De Sogonzac Travelling Scholarship
Teaching
- 1997-02 Lecturer Art & Design, Uxbridge College, West London
Exhibition
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Sculptural Benches, A community project for Llandrindod Wells Rock Park,
Llandrindod Wells
- Brecon Cathedral Choir Endowment Appeal
- Royal West of England Academy 152 Autumn Exhibition
- Y Tabernacle, Museum of Modern Art Wales
- Listening artist, Llandrindod Wells Rock Park, Llandrindod Wells
- Focal- festival of contemporary art & light, Ruthin, Denbighshire
The following galleries may have examples of Kumar’s work on show:
- Oriel Ffynnon, Llandeilo
- The Art Shop, Abergavenny
- The Real Art Gallery, Shrewsbury
- The A Frame Gallery, Brecon