“Space 118 offers a beautiful work environment and a lovely well-lit studio. This residency has given me the opportunity to experience a deeper and formal engagement with my art. My neighbour and fellow artist, David, is doing good work and we have had some insightful conversations about painting and contemporary art. Thanks to everyone at Space 118!”
Shail holds a B.F.A. from Rachana Sansad College of Art, Mumbai and an M.A. in Visual Communication from Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, U.K. Shail’s work has been exhibited at the Hive, Mumbai (2014), the Trident Art Walk, Mumbai (2012), The Tea Lounge at the Taj Palace, Mumbai (2010), Blue Elephant Theatre, London (2007) and the Cure Zone, Birmingham (2007).
He has been commissioned three billboards by EC Arts for 48 Sheet Public Arts Festival, UK (2012). Shail was awarded first prize in ‘The Freedom of Expression Movement’ in 2009, a nation-wide art competition organized by the makers of Rang Rasiya, an acclaimed Hindi film.
“Space 118 offers a beautiful work environment and a lovely well-lit studio. This residency has given me the opportunity to experience a deeper and formal engagement with my art. My neighbour and fellow artist, David, is doing good work and we have had some insightful conversations about painting and contemporary art. Thanks to everyone at Space 118!”