EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

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

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 "World Art Dubai", Artzest Art Gallery, Dubai

2018 Neeraja Art Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Switzerland

2018 Neeraja Art Gallery, Group Exhibition, Switzerland

2017 Artzest Art Gallery, Dubai

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

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

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

Emirates, Dubai

2012 “Vision”, Artzest Art Gallery, Dubai

2012 ArtFiesta Art Gallery, Dubai

SOLO EXHIBITION

2017 Hotel Malaka Spice, Pune

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 EXHIBITION

2019 "The art march" Art2DAY Gallery, Pune

2019 "Hotel Conrad", Pune

2019 "Rotary Club", Charity Show, Pune

2019 Hindustan times ( HTImagine), New Delhi

2019 India Art festival, Nehru Center, Mumbai

2019 Hastakshar Art Gallery, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata

2018 Hotel Park Hyatt , Hyderabad,Gallery veda chennai

2018 "Colours of life" ..CPAA charity show, Cymroza art gallery,

Mumbai

2018 Gallerie Nvya, New Delhi

2018 Palladium Mall Chennai, Eikowa Art Gallery

2018 "Luminous Enigmas" Gallery Veda chennai

2018 Art Affair, Upstairs club, Bela vista Hotel, Panchkula

2017 "Whithin Reach VIII", Edition 8th, Gallerie Nvya, New

Delhi

2017 "Monsoon Show", Gallerie Nvya, New Delhi

2017 Concern India Foundation, Park Hyatt, Hyderabad

2017 The Viewing Room, Cancer Patients Aid Association,

Mumbai

2017 Smile Foundation, Artspread Art gallery, Mumbai

2017 “Art Amigos", Studio Pepperfry, Pune

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 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 “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 “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

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 1^st 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 17^st South Central Zone, All India Art Contest, Nagpur

2003, 04 Nasik Kala Niketan, Nasik

2003 National Level, “Kalanand Prayas”, Zarkhand

2003 State Art, Mumbai

ABOUT THE ARTIST / STATEMENT

Somnath 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”, says Somnath. 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.

Somnath has 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.

Somnath Bothe's 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.

Thanking you,

Somnath Bothe