Gopinath S, born in 1970, has completed his post-graduation in Sculpture from College of Fine Arts, Bangalore University and Post-graduate Diploma in Sculpture from Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S.U., Baroda.
His important solo exhibitions are *Solo show* organized by RPG Group at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2007 & *Solo* at Hotel Fortune Landmark, Ahmedabad, 1999.
Some of his selected group exhibitions include, *A Paradigm Shift*, Time & Space Gallery, Bangalore, 2020; India Art Fair, presented by Studio Art Gallery, New Delhi, 2018; *Parallax of Visual Memories*, Revees Art Gallery, Bangalore, 2017; Mahua Art Gallery, Bangalore, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2005; *Stylefile 2016*, part of fashion, Art & Design Show, Kolkota, 2016; Group shows at Gallery Sara Arakkal, Bangalore in 2018, 2016, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2007, 2006, Shristi Art Gallery, Bangalore, 2015; Kalakruthi Art Gallery, Bangalore 2014; Ceramic Show at Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal, 2013; Viewing Room, Mumbai 2010; Threshold Art, New Delhi, 2010 & 2009; Sharan Apparao Gallery, Chennai, 2010; Ganges Art Gallery, Kolkota, 2008; Akruti Gallery, Kolkota, 2007; Lemon Grasshopper Art Gallery, Ahmedabad, 2007; Priyasri Art, Mumbai, 2006; Stylefile 2006, Hotel Oberoi, Mumbai, 2006; Inaugural Show of Gallery Sumukha, Chennai, 2006; Feb Show, ABS Lanxess Art Gallery, Baroda, 2006; National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, 2005; Chair Project, Sarjan Art Gallery, Baroda, 2005.
Gopinath has been regularly part of several national and international sculpture symposiums, artists residencies and participated in several art camps. Some of the significant participations are International Stone Sculpture Symposium, Uttarayan Art Foundation, Vadodara, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2014, 2010; Stone Sculpture symposium, RMZ Foundation, Bangalore, 2018; International Sculpture Symposium, Nashua City, USA, 2016; Public Project, Lalit Kala Akademi & New Delhi Municipal Corporation, New Delhi, 2016; National Sculpture Camp, Birla Academy, Kolkota, 2015; Artist in Residence at Clayarch Gimhae Museu, South Korea, 2013; IInd International Sculpture Symposium in Bronze, Tongling City, People’s Republic of China, 2012; International Sculpture Symposium, Cairo, Egypt, 2011 & 2007; National Sculpture Symposium, Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore, 2011; VIth Huai’an International Carving Art Fair & International Stone Carving Competition, People’s Republic of China, 2011; International Sculpture Symposium, Brooklyn, U.S.A., 2011; International Painting & Sculpture Residency, Harmony Art Foundation, Mumbai, 2007; International Sculpture Symposium, Suttur Ashram, Mysore, 2004; International Sculpture Symposium, Granite Stone Carving, Karnataka, 1999. He has been part of many Ceramic, terracotta and metal art camps nationally.
He has been honoured for his workmanship and some of the awards include, International Sculpture Symposium, Huai’an, People Republic of China, 2011; National award from Lalitkala Akademi, New Delhi during 51st National Exhibition, New Delhi, 2009; Special Jury Award, Harmony Show, Mumbai, 2005; Icon of 20th Century by Karnataka Chithrakala Parishath, Bangalore, 2004 & H K Kejriwal Young Artist Award, Bangalore, 2005 & 1999.
He lives and works in Bangalore.
