Riyas Komu completed his B.F.A and M.F.A from the Sir J.J School of Art in Mumbai. He is a recipient of the Hebbar Foundation scholarship and the Bombay Art Society Award. Some of his solo exhibitions include Systematic Citizen, Palette Art Gallery, New Delhi (2006); Faith Accompli, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai (2006); Unconditional, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai (2006); The Third Day, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi (2005); GRASS, The Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai (2005); and Sarasu, The Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai (2003). Some group exhibitions include Ideas and Images, NGMA, Mumbai / Sakshi Gallery, Bangalore; Young Achiever Award 8th Harmony Show, Art For Art/Switzerland Meets India, Mumbai (2003); Ways of Resisting Sahmat, Rabindra Bhavan; Creative Space,Christie's, Mumbai...