Vinod Daroz
Originally from the South of India, Vinod Daroz lives and works in Baroda. He studied sculpture at the Faculty of Fine Arts, M .S. University, completing his post-graduation (MFA) in ceramic sculpture in 1999. He has had more than 14 Solo Shows and many group shows till to date with prestigious galleries Nationally and Internationally, the most recent being the solo show ‘Aikyam/Oneness’ at Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad and India Art Fair, New Delhi. The recipient of several awards and residencies, he is a Charles Wallace fellow and a member of International Academy of Ceramics (IAC), Geneva and International Ceramic Artists Association, China, among others. His works reside in several famous museums and private collections, world over.
He is a member of, International Academy of Ceramics (IAC), Geneva. International Ceramic Artists Association, Zibo, China. Vinod has received the following awards:National Scholarship for Young Artists, Government of India (1997), AIFACS Award for Best Potter of the Year, New Delhi (1998), AIFACS Award for Best Exhibit, New Delhi (2000), Junior Fellowship, Government of India (2002), Harmony Judges’ Special Award, Harmony Show, Mumbai (2004), Charles Wallace India Trust Award, British Council, India (2004).“Honorable award “International Traditional Macsabal Competition. Turkey (2020),“bronze award” in the fourth “Shanghai international wood-fired ceramics art festival” (2022).
His works take pride in many museums and private collections Nationally/ Internationally, Vinod works and lives in Baroda, India.