Dattatraya Thombare, an alumunus of Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune and also a diploma holder in Art Education from Sir J.J. School of Art ,Mumbai, likes to use figures in a multi-dimensional background, which adds mysterious depth to his works. His paintings basically deal with nature, its realization and human mind. He composes abstract forms and realistic images such that the resultant images can't be categorized figurative but merely representational of the idea, emotion or form.
Education:
2000 Dip A.Ed., passed with 1st Class 5th in Merit List, Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai
1999 Govt. Diploma in Fine Art, passed with 1st Class in Merit List from Abhinav Kala, Pune
1996 A.T.D. , passed with IInd Class from Abhinav Kala, Pune
Solo Exhibitions:
2010 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
2007 Ray Art Gallery, Pune, Maharashtra
2007 Gallery Art Walk, Mumbai
2007 Gallery Pradarshak, Mumbai
2007 Gallery Dusk, Mumbai
2006 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
2005 Gallery Regency Park, Singapore
2002 Gallery Pradarshak, Mumbai
Group Exhibitions:
2008 Vinnyasa Premier Art Gallery, Chennai
2007 Gallery Contemporary Indian Art, London
2007 Lalit Kala Akademi, New delhi
2007 Samokala Art Gallery, Kolkata
2007 Jehangir K.S.Nicholsan Gallery, National Centre of Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai
2007 Fiidaa Art Gallery, Singapore
2006 Legacy art Gallery, Mumbai
2005 Gallery Of The Self, Mumbai
2005 'Tsunami Relief Fund', organized by Gallery Beyond, Mumbai at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai
2004 Artist Centre, Mumbai
2004 A.B.N. Ambro Bank, Mumbai
2003 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
2003 Swastika Gallery, New Delhi
1999 Hotel Holiday, Pune, Maharashtra
1997 Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Pune, Maharashtra
Participations:
2007 10th Camel Art Foundation, Mumbai
2004 47th National art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
2003-04 Annual Exhibition, Bombay Art Society, Mumbai
2003-04 Maharashtra State Art Exhibition, Mumbai
2002-03 'Art Access', Birla Academy of art and Culture, Mumbai
2002-03 The Art Society of India, Mumbai
2002-03 Maharashtra State (AIFACS) Art Exhibition
2002-03 South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur
2002 'Chatak', Nehru Centre, Mumbai
2001 'The Millenium', All India art Exhibition, National Level Art Exhibition
1999-2000 V.V.Oak Art Exhibition, Pune, maharashtra
1997-99 Nasik Kala Niketan, Nasik, Maharashtra
Awards:
2007 Art Socirty of India, Mumbai
2005 Camelin Art Foundation, cash prize, Mumbai
2002 The Bombay Art Society – Merit Award for Painting
2001 Merit Award in Drawing, S.C.Z.C.C. Nagpur
1999 Maharashtra State Award for painting
1999 First Award for painting at Annual Exibition, Pune
