Arvind Kolapkar is an artist from Pune who is greatly inspired by music, particularly classical and folk music which has played a predominant role in the work. works are bright, happy expressions of joyous unions. In most of his paintings, one observes an amorous couple or groups of friends enjoying each other’s company. For Kolapkar, painting is an ongoing process of creative activity where emotion and music plays a greater role in the end product.
Education:
2000 DIP – A – ED Diploma (At Abhinav kala Mahavidyalaya, tilak road, Pune)
1999 G. D. Art Diploma (Rank – 3rd with distinction)
1993 A. T. D. Diploma (1st in class)
Solo Exhibitions:
2011 Dubai art Gallery, Dubai
2011 Indiamartneavenue gallery, Delhi
2009 Indian art collectors on line gallery show
2009 Alankritha art Gallery, Hyderabad
2008 Atelier art Gallery, world trade center, Mumbai
2007 Alankritha art Gallery, Hyderabad
2006 Art entrance gallery, Mumbai
2006 Malaka spice Gallery, Pune
2005 Charizma Art Gallery, Pune
2004 Malaka Spice Gallery, Pune
2003 Malaka Spice Gallery, Pune
2003 Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
Group Exhibitions:
2011 Artflute gallery
2010 Transcending borders II-dhaka, Bangladesh
2010 3blindmise gallery show, Mumbai
2010 Gallery52d - freedom exhibition
2009 Gallery hues show
2008 Singapore Show
2008 Satguru arts organize show
2008 Corporate taster event-org. art show London
2006 Singapore art gallery, Singapore (Singapore Art Festival)
2004-05 Singapore Show
2001 Hollyday Inn, Pune
2000 Heritage Art Gallery, Ahmedabad
2000 Nehru Centre Circular Art Gallery, Mumbai
1999 Hollyday Inn, Pune
1996 Rama International, Aurangabad
AWARDS/HONOURS
2001 V. V. Oak Smruti Portrait 1st Award
2000 Chitari Art Foundation Portrait Award
2000 V. V. Oak Smruti Portrait Certificate
1998 Nasik Kala Niketan Portrait 1st Certificate
1997 South Central Zone Nagpur 3rd Award
1996 Nasik Kala Niketan Portrait Award
1995 International Cartoon Competition Award
1994 Annual Art Exhibition Portrait 1st Award. (Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya Competition)
