Somnath Bothe

Born - 16th Feb 1982.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2006-07                     Diploma in Art Education, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune

2002-06                     Diploma in Painting (First Class) Merit of Mumbai Board

                             Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune

1999-2000                   Art Teacher Diploma, Paithan, Dist. Aurangabad

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2016                         Hotel Novotel, Pune

2015                         Pradarshak  Art  Gallery, Mumbai

2014                       Indian Art Collectors, Chandigarh

2013                        “Prayas”, State Art Gallery, Hyderabad

2012                       Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai

2012                       Indian Art Collectors, Chandigarh

2011                        Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

2009                         Pradarshak  Art  Gallery, Mumbai

2007                         Arthut  Art  Gallery,  Pune

2007                         Rudraksha  Art  Gallery, Pune

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2016                          International Art Fair, Nehru Center, Mumbai

2015                         “Art for All”, DUCTAC, Mall of Emirates, Dubai

2015                         “Art is in the Air”, DUCTAC, Mall of Emirates, Dubai

2015                          Concern India Foundation, "O" Hotel, Pune

2015                         “Monsoon Souk”, Amfah Art Studio, Mumbai

2015                          Artzolo Art Gallery, Cochin

2015                         “Cityscape”, Amfah Art Studio, Mumbai

2014                         “Arts N Treasures”, Gallery of Light, DUCTAC, Mall of Emirates, Dubai

2014                         “Charcoal Magic”, Indian Art Collectors, Chandigarh

2014                         “The Square Feet”, Indian Art Collectors, Chandigarh

2014                          Indian Art Ideas,  Habitate Art Center, New Delhi

2014                        "Soul Scapes", Art Spice, The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa, Delhi

2014       “Watch Out”, Art alive Gallery, Gurgaon

2014       “One India”, Let Art Work Gallery, Pune

2012, 13                    The Viewing Room, Cancer Patients Aid Association, Mumbai

2013, 14                      Punjab Kala Bhawan, Ocher Art Fair, Chandigarh

2013                          Ocher Art Gallery, Chandigarh

2012                         “India Art Fair 2012”,  New Delhi

2012                        “Vision”, Artzest Art Gallery Dubai

2012                        ArtFiesta Art Gallery, Dubai

2012                         “Visual Polyphonic” Cymroza  Art Gallery, Mumbai

2012                         “Mystical Splendor” White Shadow Art Gallery, Coimbatore

2012                          Alankrita Art Gallery, Hydrabad

2012                         “India Art Fair 2012”,  New Delhi

2012                         “Mystical Splendour”, White Shadow art gallery, Coimbatoor

2012                         Alankrita art gallery,Hydrabad

2011                         “India Art Summit 2011”,  New Delhi

2009, 10, 11                Cymroza Art Gallery, Cancer Patients Aid Association, Mumbai                

2010                         “Fusion Art” Balgandharva Art Gallery, Rotary Club Midtown, Pune      

2009                          Arthut Gallery, HSBC Bank Sponsored Show, Pune

2007                          Nag Foundation Group, Pune

2006                         Jehangir Art Gallery, “Monsoon Show”, Mumbai

2006, 07, 10                  Balgandharva Art Gallery, Pune

2005                         Waves Art Gallery, Pune        

2005, 06, 07                 “Chatak”, Monsoon Show, Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai

2003, 04, 05, 06              Pradarshak Art Gallery, Mumbai

AWARDS/HONOURS

2006, 08                      V. V. Oak, Lokmanya Tilak Exhibition, Pune

2006                          1st Prize, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune

2005                         Gold Medal, Royal Academy, National Level, Gulbarga, Karnataka

2004                          Kala Aunsh Group, Dhulia

2003                          Gold Medal, National College Student “Varnika Manav Sanket”, Ujjain

2003                          Silver Medal, National College Student “Kalawart Nyas”, Ujjain

2002                          National College Student “Varnika Manav Sanket”, Ujjain

PARTICIPATIONS

2006, 05, 04, 03              Art Society of  India, Mumbai

2006, 05, 04, 03              Chitari Academy, Pune

2003, 05                     17st  South Central Zone, All India Art Contest, Nagpur

2003, 04                     Nasik Kala Niketan, Nasik

2003                         National Level, “Kalanand Prayas”, Zarkhand

2003                         State Art, Mumbai, Maharashtra

ABOUT THE ARTIST / Statement

S Bothe born in 1982 in Paithan, District - Aurangabad, Maharashtra  & working in Pune, Maharashtra as an artist of tremendous talent. He obtained Diploma in Art from Mumbai University (Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune). He has received Gold Medal, Royal Academy, National Level, Gulbarga, Karnataka; Gold Medal, National College Student “Varnika Manav Sanket”, Ujjain & Silver Medal, National College Student “Kalawart Nyas”, Ujjain also.

His journey in art field began with landscapes and portraits. He started thinking about sensitivity and intent of the paintings…  As his entire childhood was spending in village, a very close relationship with the village.

A deep rooted respect for ‘nature’ and ‘humility’ is the inspiration for my paintings. Then education and living in city life created new sensitivities and understandings… the blend of these different environments and cultures indirectly flowed in his painting… His paintings are colorful, vibrant, nostalgic at times, and sheer conversational pieces. Subdued and quiet by nature paintings is his language.

his own way of showing his creations. His color schemes are modern and flashy but this is intentional, to remind us of the importance of historical places. The fusion of rainy season and historical places in cities and villages constitute the subjects of his paintings. Now painting is not just a technique, it has become a medium of expression for him.

creations represent a beautiful blend of varied geographies and cultures. The passion for cherishing humanity, love and affection, fusion of village and city life are the subjects of his works and folk human figures find a central place in most of his artworks. buy contemporary art,