Anand Kamdar

I’m Artist Anand Viresh Kamdar, working on the theme of ‘Abstract Expressionism’, creating abstract pieces that evoke everyday human emotions which are spontaneous & ever changing with en number of introspections every second which tend to be highly instinctive.

Growing up in Mumbai which is called as the ‘city of talents’, I’ve been drawn to Art, immensely fantasized about graphite pencil and charcoal & its effects of ‘black & white’ absolute contrast, since childhood.

My works draw inspiration both from people living in the material world and the strokes/blends of Black & White from the Art world. My works aim to capture the sheer natural human emotion/s.

My process always begins by obtaining a brief/theme from the client who wishes to have an abstract painting of my style. With an in-depth understanding, I gradually start by exploring ideas, sketches (if so to create), forms, conventional & unconventional tools, mediums, surfaces, textures & etc. to achieve depth and the desired tactile quality to the art piece.

Through my art of ‘Abstract Expressionism’, I aim to evoke a sense of a positive introspection; inviting viewers to at-least slow down and try to connect with my artworks as they are and ultimately connect with their inner emotions. The Natural . . The Minimal . . The Contemporary . . The Art of the current time . . and time ahead.

EDUCATION

1. Post-Graduation (Masters, M. F. A.): pass with second class at Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, India with specialization in Typography, Lettering and Calligraphy.
   
   

2. Graduation (Bachelors, B. F. A.): pass with first class at Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, India with specialization in Typography, Lettering and Calligraphy.
   
   

3. College (12^th grade/std.): pass with 82% (2^nd rank) at Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Churchgate, Mumbai, India.
   
   

4. School (10^th grade/std.): pass with 84% at Fatima High School, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India.
   
   

   EXHIBITIONS / DISPLAYS / PARTICIPATIONS

   
   

   1. Participant in ICH ( INDIA CONFERENCE at HARVARD 2026 ) OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS: “The India We Imagine: Echoes of the Forgotten”.

   2. Participant in ‘International Online Exhibition & Auction 2021’ organised by Torso India, Kolkata, India.

   3. Participant in ‘SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE’ All India Fine Art Competition 2020 organised by Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai, India.

   4. Participant in ‘Salute to Corona Warriors’ Online Art Competition 2020 organised by Aakriti Art Foundation, Mumbai, India.

   5. Participant in National Level Online Art Competition 2020 organised by THE OFFICIAL INDIA, Pune, India.

   6. Participant in ‘WORLD OCEANS DAY’ Online Art Competition 2020 organised by Pollen Art, Hyderabad, India.

   7. Participant in ‘BUDDHA’ Online Art Competition 2020 organised by Pollen Art, Hyderabad, India.

   8. Participant in online ‘Kala Sammelan’ Group Exhibition 2020 organised by Parth Fine Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.

   9. Exhibitor in ‘Colours of Spring-12’ Group Exhibition 2019 organised by Aakriti Art Foundation at Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.

   10. Exhibitor in Art Expo New York 2019, New York City (NYC).

   11. Exhibitor in IFFS Singapore Art Fair 2019, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

   12. Exhibitor in Cosmo Art Gallery Group Exhibition 2018, Pune, India.

   13. Exhibitor in Kalaa Spandan Art Fair 2018, Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai, India.

   
   

   14. Exhibitor in Mumbai Art Fair 2018, Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai, India.

   15. Exhibitor at WEST10 ART GALLERY 2017, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, India.

   
   

   
   

   CERTIFICATES / AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS

   
   

   1. Guest of Honour, ‘Chitra Latika’ Solo Exhibition, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Dadar, Mumbai, India, 2021.

   2. Certificate of participation, National level Online Art Exhibition, The Official India, Pune, 2020.

   3. Certificate of excellence, ‘World Ocean’s Day’ - Online Art Competition, Pollen Art, Hyderabad, 2020.

   4. Certificate of excellence, ‘Buddha’ - Online Art Competition, Pollen Art, Hyderabad, 2020.

   5. Certificate of participation, ‘Kala Sammelan’ - Online Art Exhibition, Parth Fine Art Gallery, Mumbai, 2020.

   6. Certificate of excellence, Cosmo Art Gallery Group Exhibition, Pune, 2018.

   7. Certificate of appreciation, Kala Spandan Art Fair, Mumbai, 2018.