ABOUT Me

Ramesh Terdal is a contemporary artist recognized worldwide as a Global Artist. He is best known in Art for his Abstract expressionist style.
From his early works that depicted strong human emotions in expressionist and figurative styles, Terdal’s artistic journey has been a fascinating evolution. His style has transitioned into abstract and quasi-abstract, offering a visual experience that is free from the constraints of objects and people. His works, developed from his psych-intuitive experience, are abstract in appearance yet reveal hidden forms of animals, birds, aquatic figures such as fish, human forms, and other magical images.
During his work, he received about 12 national and state awards. Over the 29 years of his career in the field of art, he was invited to about 18 countries and national art camps.
He has exhibited his works individually and as part of a group art exhibitions worldwide, including in Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Russia, England, the USA, France, India, and other countries.

International Awards and Honors

  • 2022 – Ambassador of Art Award by Varmezo Art Gallery, Hungary

  • 2018 – Guest Artist of the Year by Art Haaz Organization, Szekesfehervar, Hungary

  • 2016 – Global Artist Award by Nationale Art Szalone, Budapest, Hungary

International Invited Postcard Art Shows

  • 2007 – International Art Show at Tampere, Finland: What is The Time You Live…? curated by Paul Tiilila

  • 2007 – International Art Show on Telephone Booth, Pietra Ligure (SV), Italy

  • 2007 – War and Peace, Florianópolis, Brazil, curated by Dorian Ribas

  • 2007 – Non-Ordinary Reality, Veneto, Italy, curated by Maurizio Follin

  • 2007 – Energy For You and Me, Berlin, Germany, curated by Eberhard Janke

  • 2008 – 100 Artists Around the World, Città di Cesano Maderno, Italy, curated by Barindelli

Qualifications

  • 2025 – Ph.D. in process at Bangalore University, India

  • 2000 – Master of Fine Arts, Bangalore University, College of Fine Art, Karnataka

  • 1995 – Bachelor of Fine Arts, Vijaya Institute of Fine Arts, Gadag (Gold Medalist)

Participation in International Art Symposiums & Art Camps

  • 2022, 2019, 2018 – International Art Symposium, Szombathely Municipality, Hungary

  • 2016 – One-day art camp, Nationale Arte Szalone, Budapest, Hungary

  • 2012 – International Art Biennale, Velika Planina, Slovenia

  • 2011 – Multi Art Camp, Pobrezija, Slovenia

  • 2011 – International Art Symposium, Grobming, Austria

  • 2008 – Centu Rays Art Camp, Tumkur Siddhganga Math, Karnataka

Scholarships & Fellowships

  • 2022 – Doctorate Study Scholarship by Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy, Bangalore

  • 2022 – Postgraduate Study Scholarship by Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy

  • 2000 – Junior Fellowship by the Department of Culture, Government of India

  • 1995 – Three-month Printmaking Study Scholarship, Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy

  • 1992 – Bachelor of Fine Arts Study Scholarship, Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy

 

Solo & Group Exhibitions (Selected)

  • 1996 – Karnataka Contemporary Artists, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi

  • 1997 – Solo Show, Goan Library, Madgaon, Goa

  • 2000 – Solo Show, Sreshta Art Gallery, Bangalore

  • 2005 – Pages From My Diary, Sreshta Art Gallery, Bangalore (Solo)

  • 2006 – Solo Show, Gallery 8, London

  • 2007 – Faces Within, Lakshana Art Gallery, Bangalore (Solo)

  • 2010 – Inner Voice series (I-IV), New Delhi

  • 2011 – Solo Show, Pobrezija, Slovenia

  • 2011 – Solo Show, Grobming, Austria

  • 2016 – National Art Szalone, Budapest, Hungary

  • 2018 – Solo Show, OTP Bank Art Gallery, Budapest

  • 2019 – Solo Show, Rome Art Gallery, Italy

Professional International & National Awards and Honors

  • 2022 – Ambassador of Art Award, Hungary

  • 2019 – Guest Artist of the Year, Art Haaz Organization, Hungary

  • 2018 – Award of Excellence, OTP Bank Gallery, Budapest

  • 2016 – Global Artist Award, Nationale Art Szalone, Budapest

  • 2000 – Best Artist of the Year, Hebbar Art Foundation, Karnataka

  • 1995 – Sri S.N. Kirumakki Gold Medal for First-Class Graduate, Vijaya College of Fine Arts, Gadag

Invited for State & National Level Art Camps (Selected)

  • 2012 – Art Camp, Manipur

  • 2010 – Art Camp, Belgaum, Karnataka

  • 2006 – Department of Tourism Art Camp, Mysore

  • 2005 – Concern India Foundation Art Camp, Chitrakala Parishat, Bangalore

  • 1998 – World Record Mega Canvas Painting (250m), Trissur, Kerala

International Art Tours & Programs

  • 2022 – Denmark, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Hungary, Florence, Milan, Rome, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Berlin, Vienna, Ljubljana, Austria, Styria, Grobming, Der Dachstein, Italy, Mestre, Venice, Slovakia, Czech Republic

  • 2011 – Invited by the Government of Austria for an art workshop in Austria and Slovenia

Art Auctions

  • 2012 – New Delhi, Blind Relief Association, Italian Embassy

Publications & Media Appearances

  • 2007 – Published article in Yoga Et Vet (French Magazine)

  • 2008 – Article in ART DEAL Magazine (Brown Studies)

  • Featured in several reputed daily newspapers in India, Slovenia, and Austria

  • Appeared on major TV channels in Karnataka and New Delhi

Collections of Artworks

His artworks are part of personal and private collections in:

  • India (Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Goa)

  • London, France, Finland, Sharjah, Texas, Florida, Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary

  • New York, Italy, Germany, Holland, Sweden, among others.