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 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 17st 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
