Subodh Kerkar was born in a small picturesque village of Keri on the northern border of Goa. A qualified medical professional, he gave up medicine to pursue arts 30 years ago. He is an artist and an activist and uses art to comment on social, political, religious and other issues. His art practice includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, videos, performances and land art. He has carved a niche for himself, especially in the field of conceptual art and land art. Subodh Kerkar’s installations are heavily washed by the ocean, both literally and metaphorically. He creates his ephemeral installations using thousands of mussel shells, pebbles, palm leaves, boats, fishermen and sand. The ocean is both inside and outside his works, his master and his muse. He has exhibited widely in galleries, museums and biennales around the world and is the Founding Director of Museum of Goa (MOG). Presently, he also holds the Mario Miranda Chair as a Visiting Research Professor at Goa University. He lives and works in Goa.