Rina Banerjee

Rina Banerjee is an Indian-American artist known for her multidisciplinary works that explore themes of identity, migration, and globalization. She was born in Kolkata, India, and currently resides in New York City.

Banerjee's artistic approach involves combining a variety of materials, such as found objects, textiles, and natural materials, to create elaborate and intricate installations, sculptures, and mixed-media artworks. Her works often incorporate bright colors and ornate patterns, drawing inspiration from Indian art, Western art history, and her own experiences as a South Asian woman.

Some recurring themes in Banerjee's artwork include the effects of globalization and colonialism, cultural hybridity, the relationship between the natural and man-made worlds, and the experiences of immigrants and people living in diaspora. Her works often explore the complex intersections of race, gender, class, and religion.

Yes, Banerjee's artwork has been exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally. She has had solo exhibitions at various prominent art institutions, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the San Jose Museum of Art, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Her works have also been shown in group exhibitions in several countries, including India, China, Germany, and France.

Yes, Banerjee has received several awards and recognition for her artwork. She was a recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation grant in 2002, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant in 2003, and the Anonymous Was a Woman grant in 2018. Her works have been featured in numerous publications and have been acquired by major public and private collections around the world.