“Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement
to the reality of nature, placed alongside thereof for its conquest.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
Photo: Manju Dhat | Location: Summer Studio, Chilliwack River Valley | 2005 – 2008.
Manju Dhat was born on the unceded territories of the Stó:lō Nation; otherwise known as the Fraser Valley, BC. She completed her BFA at E.C.U.A.D in Vancouver Canada and has participated in juried group exhibitions at many venues across North America.
Manju primarily works in the medium of oil painting but includes photography in her practice aswell. She is represented within private collections in Canada, USA, France, and Italy. Currently, she lives and works in Vancouver.
May 2016
Cultural Treasures
Kariton House, Abbotsford BC,
Group exhibition – juried.
December 2009
Cuso-VSO
Vancouver BC,
Group exhibition – juried.
November 2009
Amnesty International Film Festival
Vancouver BC,
Group exhibition – juried.
January 2009
“Operation Eyesight”
Round House, Vancouver BC,
Group exhibition – juried.
October 2006
“Diwali”
Round House, Vancouver BC,
Group exhibition – juried
July 2002
“Images Speak A Thousand Words”
– North American Textile Exhibition
Round House, Vancouver BC,
Group exhibition – juried.
May 2000
Emily Carr Institute, Vancouver, BC
Group exhibition – juried.
October 1999
Emily Carr University, Vancouver, BC
Group exhibition – juried.
April 1999
DV8 Lounge, Vancouver, BC
Solo exhibition.
November 1995
Gallery Gachet, Vancouver, BC
Group exhibition – juried.