LAND GALLERY
Rudy Bansraj
Rudy Bansraj
“Rudy” Bansraj (b. 1962) lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Bansraj’s drawings invoke a sense of memory as his mark-making conceals and reveals partial forms embedded in the work. Gestures of birds, animals, floral arrangements, and praying hands that emerge in his drawings invoke a familiar sense of mystery, contemplation, and reverie that parallels Bansraj’s relationship with the imagery. Following an intuitive process, Bansraj describes the images as speaking to him, becoming what they need to be as he draws them, and, when finished, knowing innately when they’re complete. The resulting work embodies an energy that is exciting, rhythmic, and continually expanding.
Exhibitions
2019
Opening reception: September 11th, 6:00–8:00 PM
LAND is excited to announce LAND at the State Capitol — An exhibition of new drawings, paintings, sculptures and textiles by Raquel Albarran, Nicole Appel, Rudy Bansraj, Carlo Daleo, Myasia Dowdell, Garrol Gayden, Kenya Hanley, Robert Latchman, Christine Lewis, Michael Pellew, James Rosa, Corey Scarboro and Byron Smith.
LAND is excited to participate in ArtYard’s upcoming exhibition, The Creative Commons. This innovative collaboration will feature works from LAND’s Raquel Albarran, Nicole Appel, Rudy Bansraj, Garrol Gayden, Kenya Hanley, Dean Millien, James Rosa, and Byron Smith.
2018
Join us for an exhibition of artwork created through MoMA’s Access Partnership Program. Opening reception: 11am–1pm, Feb. 6th.
2017
In conjunction with the Annual Russian Heritage MonthⓇ, LAND has partnered with the Russian American Foundation to showcase a group exhibition of 12 artists who work at LAND.
2016
Through our partnership with Instagram's Community Team we have organized a fundraiser event at the Facebook headquarters. Fine art and products will be for sale, and the show will be accompanied by a workshop taught by LAND artist Michael Pellew.
Blackboard is an interactive and collaborative mural created by LAND artists and Austin English. The exhibition will include related work curated by Austin English and Shrine Gallery Founder Scott Ogden.
Creature Feature, a group exhibition exploring imagery of monsters and other-worldly beings, opens Thursday, April 7th at Weird Days in Williamsburg.
2015
An exhibition of one of a kind gifts created by LAND artists. Unique, hand drawn balsa ornaments, drawings, paintings, canvas tote bags and holiday cards.
10 Years in 1 Day is an exhibition and fundraiser celebrating the ten year anniversary of LAND, Brooklyn’s pioneering studio and gallery for artists with developmental disabilities.
Floating Holiday is an exhibition by the LAND artists celebrating summer and the surreal pageantry of the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. LAND artists and staff have created a site-specific window scene for this exhibition.
TELEVISIONARY is an exhibition of artwork created in partnership with MoMA’s Access Programs.
2014
An exhibition of work by LAND artists, including Carlo Daleo, Stephon Bryce, Garrol Gayden and others.
LAND presents work by Rudy Bansraj, Garrol Gayden, Kenya Hanley, Dean Millien, Michael Pellew and more.
2013
LAND Lovers is a fan-curated celebration of the LAND Studio & Gallery. Spanning the last decade, this exhibition features works by Rudy Bansraj, Carlo Daleo, Garrol Gayden, JB, Kenya Hanley and Michael Pellew.
LAND Studio and Gallery presents a special exhibition, Space Invaders, for the 2013 DUMBO Arts Festival. The exhibition featured the work of LAND's talented artists in collaboration with Make Skateboards, Critter & Guitari and Weaving Hand.
LAND presented drawings, paintings and sculptures by LAND artists for Cutlog's NYC debut. Made Seen Sold included work by Michael Pellew, Corey Scarboro and others. A selection of work from the Lost Belle Series by former LAND artist J.P.B. was also presented at the fair.
LAND presents the work of Corey Scarboro, Dean Milien, Garrol Gayden, Kenya Hanley, Michael Pellew and Myasia Dowdell at the 2013 Outsider Art Fair.
2012
Masters of Puppets is an exhibition of work created throughout 2012 during workshops with Teaching Artist Rebecca Goyette and LAND Curator Matthew Bede Murphy.
2011
I-20 Gallery presents work by LAND artists in a pop-up skate shop group exhibition.
LAND presents work by Rudy Bansraj, Michael Pellew, Kenya Hanley and more.