Somnath Bothe
Somnath Bothe is an Indian artist whose main artistic focus is the depiction of historical places in cities and villages. He has developed a unique and recognizable style based on modern and vibrant colours mixed with a historical atmosphere. His paintings are therefore colourful, vibrant, nostalgic at times, and conversational.
Somnath developed his painting techniques and approaches with landscapes and portraits initially, with a strong influence from his early life in villages. “A deep-rooted respect for ‘nature’ and ‘humility’ are the inspiration for my paintings”, says Somnath.
He was born in 1982 in Paithan, District - Aurangabad, Maharashtra & is currently working in Pune, Maharashtra as a full-time artist
He graduated in Art from the Mumbai University (Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune), and is the recipient of the 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.
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, Aurangabad
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2017 Artzest Art Gallery, Dubai
2016 Hotel Novotel, Pune
2016 Hotel The Hyatt, Pune
2016 Hotel Dario's, 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
2017 “World Art Dubai", Dubai
2016 “World Art Dubai", Dubai
2016 “Glimpses of Benaras", The Renaissance Art Studio, Pune
2016 “IAGF", Hotel Leela Palace, Bangalore
2016 International Art Fair, Nehru Center, Mumbai
2016 Eikowa Art Gallery, Bangalore
2016 The Impressions Studio, The Homage show for Artist Jeram Patel, Pune
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 17th 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
