Sheshadev
Sagria

Awardee

Country

India

Sheshadev Sagria advocates for racial justice through visual art.

Themes
Free Expression / Civil Society
Racial justice
Disciplines
Visual Art
Artistic Research
Performance
Awards
SEED Award 2024

Profile

Sheshadev Sagria is a printmaking artist based in Odisha, India. Sheshadev's work delves deeply into the complexities of caste hierarchies, labor dynamics, and the intersections of medical, historical, and ontological knowledge, particularly in relation to marginalized communities. His artistic practice revolves around challenging existing contextual frameworks and exploring alternative narratives through empirical and local perspectives.

Notable for his critical approach, Sheshadev has garnered recognition for his contributions to contemporary art. He was awarded the Inlaks Fine Art Award in 2023, highlighting his innovative exploration of societal issues through art. His work has been featured in prominent exhibitions such as IMAGINARIUM 3.0 at Emami Art, Kolkata, and EMBARK III at Gallery Ark, Vadodara (2020). Additionally, he participated in the exhibition PUSHING PRINT curated by Dr. Bess Frimodig at Art Buzz Studio in 2019.