Raji Pisharasyar is a talented artist who has been active in the world of painting since 1997, conducting numerous exhibitions over the years. She began her artistic journey with a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from KGTE, followed by a two-year Certificate Course in Drawing and Painting from RLV College, Thrippunithura.
Her teaching career began on 1 June 1998 as a Drawing Teacher at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Poochatty, Thrissur, where she served until 15 December 1998. Later, she worked as an Art and Craft Teacher at Holy Grace Academy, Mala (1 June 2005 – 30 September 2007) and then at Anitha Public School, Thannippuzha, Kalady (October 2007 – February 2010). She is currently the Drawing Teacher at Saraswathi Vidya Nidhyanikethan, Chengamanad.
Apart from her role as an educator, Raji has been conducting art classes at Chithram Art Centre, Parakkadavu, Aluva since 2000. She also founded the Chithram Art Gallery at Parakkadavu, which continues to host painting exhibitions. She has conducted Art Appreciation Workshops sponsored by the Kerala Lalitha Kala Akademi and is well known for creating live portrait paintings during various events, captivating audiences with her skill and speed.
Awards & Recognitions
- Chithralekha Puraskaram – 1997 & 1998
- Exhibited paintings during Ravi Varma Day celebrations at the Indian School of Arts, Ravipuram, Kochi
Scholarships
- Kerala Lalitha Kala Akademi Scholarship for Art Students – 1985 & 1986
Family
- Father: Mutakkari Pisharath Gopala Pisharody (Kalathusseril Pisharam)
- Mother: Subhadra Pisharasiar (Chirakkal Pisharam)
- Husband: C. K. Karunakara Pisharody (Chenganathu Parambil)
- Children: Vishnu and Vinay