Deepa Panchamia

Textile Artist
Born in London, England 1981
Lives and works in London

Education

2004:

BA Decorative Arts: 1st Class Honours
Nottingham Trent University, England

2001:

BTEC Art Foundation Diploma
Middlesex University, England

Awards & Grants

2008:

Premio Valcellina Award
Awarded by Le Arti Tessili Association, Italy

2007:

International Artists Residency Grant
Awarded by the Arts Council, England

Artist Travel Grant
Sponsorship from the Centre for Innovation and Partnerships, England

Beneficiary of the 2005-2007 Programme
Awarded by the Learning & Skills Council

2006:

Individuals Grant
Awarded by the Arts Council England

Artist-In-Residence

2007:

‘Fiskars Artist Residency’ (Oct – Nov 2007)
The Artisans, Designers and Artists Cooperative of Fiskars, Finland

2004:

‘Artist Research Trip to India’
(Oct 2004 – Feb 2005) Gujarat, India

Selected Exhibitions

2008:

‘Premio Valcellina Award Exhibition’
Coricama, Maniago, Italy

2007:

‘Hidden Art Awards Exhibition’
Rich Mix Gallery, London, England

‘100% Design’
Earls Court, London, England

‘Transparent’
The Granary, Fiskars, Finland

2006:

‘5 a Day…’ London Design Festival
Lux Building, London, England

2005:

‘On the 7th Day’
Seven Dials, London, England

‘Asian Dreams’
Fashion & Textile Museum, London, England

‘Une Premiere’
My Fashion Life, London, England

‘Swatch Alternative Fashion Week’
Old Truman Brewery, London, England

2004:

‘Lustre: Contemporary Craft Makers’ Market’
Lakeside Art Centre, Nottingham, England

‘Deepa Panchamia: Pleated Structures’
Fabrications, London, England

‘New Designers’
Business Design Centre, London, England

‘Decorative Arts’
Bonington Arts Gallery, Nottingham, England