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Dr. Sonika
Assistant Professor
 
Education Qualification - MA (Drawing. & Painting.), B.Ed. , Ph.D., UGC NET
 
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Department of Drawing & Painting
Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be University)
Dayalbagh, Agra 282 005 (UP), India
Tel.: (0562) 2801545
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Professional and Academic Experience

  • 2012- till date Assistant Professor, Department of Drawing & Painting
  • P.G. Teaching 10 years approx.
  • U.G. Teaching 13 years approx.
  • Research Experience 10 years approx.

Area of Research-History of Art, History of Indian Ancient and Modern Art, Folk and Tribal Art, Inter- disciplinary research combining Fine Arts, and Art Therapy.

Membership of Professional Bodies

  • Systems Society of India

 Achievements/Important Contributions

  • Successfully coordinated the ATAL Online Faculty Development Programme on “Painting” held from October 27, 2020 to October 31, 2020, under the auspices of AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy.
  • Delivered an Invited Talk in Technical Session in National Seminar on “Composition of Colours” organized by Dept. of Drawing & Painting, Maharani Laxmi Bai Govt. P.G Girls College, Kila Bhawan, Indore, M.P. from 15th to 17th December 2014.
  • Chaired a Technical Session at National Conference on “Tribal Art” organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, Faculty of Visual Arts, Kumaun University, Nainital from 4th to 6th October 2015.
  • Contributed as Content Writer for 3 e-Modules of Paper ‘Life Study’ under UGC-MHRD e-PG Pathshala Project in Visual Arts in 2017.
  • Chief Proctor – Faculty of Arts since 2018 till date.
  • Invited as a Resource Person for National Workshop on “Calligraphy and Poster Making” organized by Faculty of Education, DEI under SoE (PMMMNMTT) MHRD, Govt. of India from 1st to 5th August 2019 and designated Session Chair on 4th August 2019.
  • Invited Expert reviewer for the manuscript “Sayed Haider Raza – A Celebration of Nature” ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, ISSN (Online): 2582-7472, June 2022, the UGC-CARE listed journal.
  • Organized as Convener the 10 Days Workshop on “Folk Wall Painting” from 19th to 28th December 2022.
  • Invited Expert reviewer for the manuscript “An Analysis of the Art Elements Utilized in a Work of Art” ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, ISSN (Online): 2582-7472, March 2023, the UGC-CARE listed journal.
  • Invited Expert reviewer for the manuscript “Unlocking the Colours within a Child’s Educational Guide to Abstract Art” ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, ISSN (Online): 2582-7472, May 2024, the UGC-CARE listed journal.
  • Member organizing committees of Art Exhibitions at DEI – SAPTRANG (2014), ANUBHUTI (2016), VISUALIZATIONS (2019) and RANGAVALI (2022).
  • Group shows-

           1992 ‘Set-Syam-Ratnar’, N. Agra Community Hall, Agra

           1993 ‘Ram Rajya Ki Pukar’, Sanskar Bharti, Agra

           1994 ‘Ram Rajya Ki Pukar’, Sanskar Bharti, Lucknow

           1998   ACE&EP, DEI, Dayalbagh, Agra

           2000   ACEEFO, DEI, Dayalbagh, Agra

           2015   National Group Show 64 Kalajoganio – W15, M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara (Gujrat)

           2016   International Art Camp & Exhibition - Shubhankan Lalit Kala Academy evam Shodh Sansthan, Indore (M.P.)

           2017   National Art Exhibition cum Workshop, Meerut College, Meerut (U.P.)

           2017   1st International Women’s Art Exhibition, Tansen Kala Vithika, Gwalior (M.P.)

Research Publications:

Papers Published in Peer reviewed National and International Journals:

  • Sonika, (2014). Rainbow of Colours – The Pahari Miniature Painting. International Journal of Research-Granthaalayah, Dec. 2014, ISSN(P)-2394-3629, 126-129.
  • Sonika, (2018). Mankot Miniature Painting with reference to Bhagavata Purana. Srinkhla Ek Shodhparak Vaicharik Patrika: Peer Reviewed Multi - Disciplinary International Journal, Sep. 2018, ISSN(P)- 2321 – 290X, 110-113, Impact Factor: 5.689 (SJIF). 
  • Sonika, (2019). A Living Tradition of Buddhist Painting – The Thangka Painting. Asian Resonance: Peer Reviewed Multi - Disciplinary International Research Journal, April 2019, ISSN(P)- 0976 – 8602, 124-129, Impact Factor: 6.203 (SJIF).
  • Sonika, Sharma S. (2021). Bhartiya Chitrakala main Bhartiya Mahila Chitrakaron ka Yogdan. Bohal Shodh Manjusha: International Peer Reviewed &Refereed Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Aug. 2021, ISSN: 2395– 7115, 134–138, Impact Factor: 3.811.
  • Rathour R., Sonika, (2021). Bodhisatv ki Avdharna (Sandarbh-Gandhar Kaleen Murtishilp). Bhartiya Bhasha, Siksha, Sahitya Evam Shodh: Internationally Indexed Peer Reviewed &Refereed Journal, Oct.2021, ISSN: 2321– 9726(O), 11–18, Impact Factor: 6.9315. https://doi.org/10.32804/bbsses
  • Sharma S., Sonika, (2021). Various Forms of Sri Krishna in the Traditional Pattachitra Style of Odisha. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, July-Dec.2021, ISSN: 2582– 7472(O), CARE Listed, 79–85.DOI: 10.29121/shodhkosh.v2.12.2021.35
  • Kumari P., Sonika, (2021). Sanyojanatmak Tatvo ke Pariprekshy me Bundi ke Bhitti Chitr Aalekhan. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Open Access, Peer Reviewed, Refereed Journal, Dec.2021, ISSN: 2349– 5138(P), 677–681, Impact Factor: 5.75.
  • Sonika, (2021). Compositional Elements in Pahari Miniature Painting.  Artistic Narration: Peer ReviewedJournal of Performing Arts, July-Dec.2021, ISSN: 0976– 7444(P), 110–116, Impact Factor: 8.298 (SJIF). https://doi.org/10.31995/an
  • Sonika, (2022). Folk-Style Traditions in Indigenous Art of Jamini Roy. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, July-Dec.2022, ISSN: 2582– 7472(O), CARE Listed, 38–45.DOI: 10.29121/shodhkosh.v3.12.2022.143
  • Sonika, (2022). Amalgamation of Painting and Music: The Ragamala Paintings. Artistic Narration: Peer ReviewedJournal of Performing Arts, July-Dec.2022, ISSN: 0976– 7444(P), 72–77, Impact Factor: 8.851 (SJIF). https://doi.org/10.31995/an
  • Sonika, (2023). Mankot Laghuchitra Shaily main Vaishnav Dharm ke Sandarbh. Shodh Manthan: Peer Reviewed& Refereed International Journal, Jan.-Mar.2023, ISSN: 0976– 5255(P), 57–63, Impact Factor: 8.870 (SJIF). https://doi.org/10.31995/shodhmanthan
  • Renu, Sonika, (2023). Vincent van Gogh ki Manhsthiti ka Chitron per Prabhav. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Open Access, Peer Reviewed,Refereed Journal, Volume 10, Issue 3, July 2023, ISSN: 2349– 5138(P), 107–113, Impact Factor: 7.17.
  • Chaudhary,A., Sonika, (2024). Rajasthan ki Indradhanushi Sanjhi ka kalatmak vishleshan. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Open Access, Peer Reviewed, Refereed Journal, March 2024, ISSN: 2349– 5138(P), 85-91, Impact Factor: 7.17.
  • Chaudhary,A., Sonika, (2024). Mahadevi Verma ki Srijnatmkta mein Kala aur Sahitya ka Anootha Sambandh. Artistic Narration: Peer ReviewedJournal of Performing Arts, July-Dec.2024, ISSN: 0976– 7444(P), 200-205, Impact Factor: 8.898 (SJIF). https://doi.org/10.31995/an
  • Sharma,S., Sonika, (2025). Sachitra Krishnakatha Pandulipi ‘Varshotsav Pad’ ka Kalatmak Saundarya. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Open Access, Peer Reviewed, Refereed Journal, March 2025, ISSN: 2349– 5138(P), 26-31, Impact Factor: 7.17.

 Papers/Articles Published in Books:

  • Sonika, (2016). A Creative Expression of Life in association with Nature – The Warli Paintings.Proceedings of National Conference on Tribal Art, Almora, ISBN 81-85865-04-3, 35–37.
  • Bhardwaj,H., Sonika, (2024). Lalit Kalaon mein Chitrakala ka Vaishishtay. Kala ke Badalte Aayam, ISBN: 978-81-953404-5-3 published by Social Development Federation, 62-68.
  • Sharma,S., Sonika, (2024).Pracheen Bhartiya Bhittichitra Kala ka Kramic Vikas. Kala ke Badalte Aayam, ISBN:978-81-953404-5-3 published by Social Development Federation, 90-101.

Paintings Published in Catalogues:

  • Sonika, (2015). Burning Desires. National Group Show, 64 Kalajoganio – W15, Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujrat.
  • Sonika, (2017). Shadow.National Art Exhibition cum Workshop, Eternal Beauty in Colour Strokes, Visual Art: Drawing & Painting Department, Meerut College, Meerut (U.P.)
  • Sonika, (2017). Couple.International Women’s Art Exhibition, Tansen Kala Vithika, Padav, Gwalior (M.P.)   

Paper Presentation in National and International Conference/Seminar:

  • Sonika, (2013). Effect of transformative Learning approach in performance in Art. International Conference on Impact of Fine Arts on Communicative Competency and Psychological wellbeing, organized by Psycholinguistics Association of India and Kriti kala Sansthan, Agra, 7th - 8th December 2013.
  • Sonika, (2013). Mankot Miniature Painting in reference to Bhagwata Purana.International Conference of Timeless Miniature Paintings, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, University of Rajasthan, 29th - 31st December 2013.
  • Sonika, (2014). Role on Bduddhism in the Development of Art. National Workshop on The Art of sam-gaan & Ancient History of Fine Arts in India, organized by Kriti kala Sansthan, Agra and sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, 16th - 17th November 2014.
  • Sonika, (2014), Rainbow of Colours – The Pahari Miniature Painting. National Seminar on Composition of Colours, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, Maharani Laxmi Bhai Girls P.G College, Ahaliyabhai Holker University, Indore, (M.P.). 15th - 17th December 2014.
  • Sonika, (2015). A creative Expression of Life in association with Nature- the Warli Painting. National Conference on Tribal Art, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, Faculty of Visual Arts, Kumaun University, Nainital, 4th - 6th October 2015.
  • Sonika, (2015). Rabindranath Tagore’s Shantiniketan – An Epitome of Guru - Shishya Parampara. International Conference on Changes in Fine Arts Education: Past, Present & Future, organized by Kriti kala Sansthan, Agra and sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India 15th - 16th November 2015.
  • Sonika, (2016). Relevance of Living Folk Traditions in Contemporary Art. National Seminar on Pertinence of folk Elements in Contemporary Art, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, Bareilly College, Bareilly, 28th - 29th February 2016.
  • Sonika, (2017). A living tradition of Buddhist Painting – The Thangka Painting. International Seminar and Workshop on art through different ages, organized by Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University, Gwalior, (M.P.). 16th - 18th January 2017.
  • Sonika, (2017). Sufi Mysticism in the Art of Manjit Bawa. International Seminar on Aspects of Contemporary Art, organized by  Dept. of Fine Arts, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, Dr.Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow, (U.P.). 30th - 31th March 2017.
  • Sonika, (2018). The living culture of Indian mythological painting. National Conference on The Treatment of Social and Environment Issues through Art, organized by the Dept. of Visual Arts, The IIS University, Jaipur, (Rajasthan), 5th - 6th January 2018.
  • Sonika, (2019). Compositional Elements in Pahari Miniature Painting. National Seminar on Compositional Elements of Indian Art, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 16th - 18th March 2019.
  • Sonika, (2019). Amalgamation of Painting and Music – The Ragamala Paintings. National Seminar on Painting and its Interdisciplinary relation, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, Maharani Lakshmibai Govt. Girls PG College, Kila Maidan, Indore, (M.P.). 15th - 16th November 2019.
  • Sonika, (2023). Rajasthan ki Manmohak Sanjhi Kala ka Saundary. National Seminar on Rajasthan ki Kala evam Sanskriti, organized by Sahitya Sansthan, Janardanrai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur, (Rajasthan). 14th February 2023.
  • Sonika, (2024). The Thangka Painting-An Asian Heritage of Buddhist Art. International Seminar on Indian Impact on Contemporary Asian Art, organized by Department of Drawing & Painting, J.K.P. PG College, Muzaffarnagar, (U.P.).  5th - 6th February 2024.
  • Sharma, A., Sonika, (2024). Bhartiya Paramparik Ganjifa Kala ka Adhyayan. National Seminar on The Role of Indian Visual and Performing Arts in Preserving the Traditional Heritage, organized by Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Faculty of Humanities, Mangalayatan University, Aligarh, (U.P.). 13th - 14th September 2024.

 Participation in Workshops:

  • 10 days “Sculpture Camp 2014”, National Workshop on Sculpture organized by Dept. of Drawing & Painting, D.E.I. sponsored by UGC from 22 – 31 December 2014.
  • 10 days “National Sculpture Camp 2016”, organized by Dept. of Drawing & Painting, D.E.I. sponsored by Lalit Kala Academy, Delhi from 29 February – 09 March 2016
  • International Workshop on “Brainstorming – Creative Group Idea Generation Techniques” (IWBCT-2020) organized by Research Foundation of India on 21st May 2020.
  • International Workshop on “How to write Literature Review in Research Papers” (IWHWLRRP-2020) organized by Research Foundation of India on 31st May 2020.
  • Three Day Online National Workshop on “Introduction to The Mathura School of Art” organized by Braj Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan, Vrindavan from 10th - 12th June 2020.
  • National Workshop on “Research Methodology” organized by University Department of Music and Dramatics, Faculty of Fine Arts, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Kameshwaranagar, Darbhanga from 13th - 15th June 2020.
  • International Web – Seminar on “Role of Museum Today in Conserving and Showcasing Rural, Folk-Art and Culture” organized by Govt. Central Museum, Albert Hall, Dept. of Archaeology and Museums, Jaipur, Rajasthan & IPACAIS, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh from 28th – 29th June 2020.
  • ATAL Academy Online Faculty Development Programme on “Mural” from 06/10/2020 to 10/10/2020 at DEI.
  • Two Day Online Workshop on Integrating Drama in Teaching-Learning from 29th – 30th Nov. 2020
  • Gond Painting Workshop in SANMANTRANA – 2021, A Multidisciplinary International Congress on Good Practices and Capacity Building for Sustainable Development Goals organized by Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore on 03-02-2021.
  • ATAL Academy Online Faculty Development Programme on “Photography” from 09/02/2021 to 13/02/2021 at DEI.
  • ATAL Academy Online Faculty Development Programme on “Photography & Media Communication” from 23/02/2021 to 27/11/2021 at DEI.
  • ATAL Academy Online Faculty Development Programme on “Strategies to Enhance Potential through Capacity Building among Teaching Fraternity” from 23/11/2021 to 27/11/2021 at DEI.
  • ATAL Academy Online Faculty Development Programme on “Sustainability and Quality Management in Apparel Industry” from 07/12/2021 to 11/12/2021 at DEI.
  • Two Days Workshop on Integration of Music in Teaching-Learning on 2nd to 3rd December 2022 at SoE, DEI.
  • Professional Development Workshop on Digital Creativity Skills Adobe Express by Adobe Academic Essentials Program on 17th December 2022 at DEI.
  • One-Day Workshop on “IPR-Intellectual Property rights/copyrights” on 3rd February 2024 at DEI under the aegis of Council of Science and Technology (CST), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
  • One-Day Workshop on Open Book Examination System on 18th April 2024 at SoE, Faculty of Education.
  • 5 – Day National Workshop on “Research and Publication Ethics” from 24 – 28 February 2025 organized by Faculty of Education, DEI under the aegis of AIU-DEI-AADC.
 

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