I am born and brought up in Mumbai. I always wanted to be a painter and had a strong desire of learning the Classical art for which I had joined Esteemed ‘Sir J J School of art, Mumbai’ which is the most respected institutes in India. It gave me a perfect path to reach my artistic goals.
My small contribution in the art world starts with my books which are published and sold by a well-known name ‘Jyotsna Prakashan’. You can find those books here
STATEMENT:
Sir J J School of art has the 150-year-old history of portraiture which is my primary source of inspiration. As a student, I practiced portraiture and developed my knowledge of academic art. Simultaneously I continued reading which increased my maturity as an artist. by the time I completed my Bachelor's degree, I was so sure that I want to paint the Human form; hence I completed my Master's degree in Portraiture. In these two valuable years, I devoted time to exploring human form. As a result, I excelled in my subject and my work also got admired by the recognized art organizations like 'Art Society of India' and 'the Bombay Art Society' and 'Sir J. J. School of Art', which gave me the platform and confidence to stand as an artist.
After completing my masters I continued drawing and painting in the traditional way. I had also jotted several notes during study period about my thought process and learning. I decided to compile those notes, drawings, and sketches in the form of book which was the more suitable and profound way of expressing my thoughts on study. In this process I kept learning and exploring my ideas of painting. Till now I understood that we always manipulate nature to create. ‘Nature’ is the ultimate source of inspiration to the artist. Even if we draw a non–representative form it somewhere resembles with the things we see in nature. According to me our present is the result of our past and it will always contain some ashes of the past. What I am now is the result of whom I was in the past. With each passing moment we are creating past hence we need to ensure that we pass this particular moment with total awareness. I compare my idea of painting with this thought. I express myself with the Human form…I enjoy the spontaneity and directness. The fluidity of line and forms has more importance in my drawings and paintings. I believe painting should reflect one’s own persona, attitude towards life and experiences. Just like a writer expresses a thought with his words and Language similarly a painter expresses the visual with his medium and form.
Style or a form of painting is what we are. It is made of our likes, dislikes and experiences. It is something that is already exists within. We just have to explore ourselves to discover our style. We cannot get it from outside; thus, the painting or any art is nothing but to discovering our identity.
STATEMENT:
Sir J J School of art has the 150-year-old history of portraiture which is my primary source of inspiration. As a student, I practiced portraiture and developed my knowledge of academic art. Simultaneously I continued reading which increased my maturity as an artist. by the time I completed my Bachelor's degree, I was so sure that I want to paint the Human form; hence I completed my Master's degree in Portraiture. In these two valuable years, I devoted time to exploring human form. As a result, I excelled in my subject and my work also got admired by the recognized art organizations like 'Art Society of India' and 'the Bombay Art Society' and 'Sir J. J. School of Art', which gave me the platform and confidence to stand as an artist.
After completing my masters I continued drawing and painting in the traditional way. I had also jotted several notes during study period about my thought process and learning. I decided to compile those notes, drawings, and sketches in the form of book which was the more suitable and profound way of expressing my thoughts on study. In this process I kept learning and exploring my ideas of painting. Till now I understood that we always manipulate nature to create. ‘Nature’ is the ultimate source of inspiration to the artist. Even if we draw a non–representative form it somewhere resembles with the things we see in nature. According to me our present is the result of our past and it will always contain some ashes of the past. What I am now is the result of whom I was in the past. With each passing moment we are creating past hence we need to ensure that we pass this particular moment with total awareness. I compare my idea of painting with this thought. I express myself with the Human form…I enjoy the spontaneity and directness. The fluidity of line and forms has more importance in my drawings and paintings. I believe painting should reflect one’s own persona, attitude towards life and experiences. Just like a writer expresses a thought with his words and Language similarly a painter expresses the visual with his medium and form.
Style or a form of painting is what we are. It is made of our likes, dislikes and experiences. It is something that is already exists within. We just have to explore ourselves to discover our style. We cannot get it from outside; thus, the painting or any art is nothing but to discovering our identity.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor of fine Arts. (B.F.A) - Year 2010 in Drawing and Painting from Sir. J J school of Art, Mumbai, India. (Firts Class 1st From Mumbai University).
- Master of fine Arts. (M.F.A) - Year 2012 in Portraiture from Sir J J School of Art, Mumbai, India. (1st Class 1st from Portraiture Department).
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
- 'Jyotsna Prakashan' Published my third book titled 'MEMORY DRAWING SIMPLIFIED' in the year 2016.
- 'Jyotsna Prakashan' published my second book titled 'HEAD STUDY SIMPLIFYING THE HUMAN HEAD' in the year 2015.
- 'Jyotsna Prakashan' published my first book titled 'FIGURE DRAWING' in the year 2014.
- Shri S. M. Pandit award from Bombay art society in the year 2013
- shri. shankarlal pokarna Award for Best painting in Realistic style from 'The Bombay art society' in the year 2012.
- Late Shri G. N. Jadhav award in annual exhibition of Sir J. J. School of art Mumbai, in the year 2012.
- Shri narendra Sheth Award for Best oil Colour from 'The art society of India'. in the year 2012.
- Merit award for best drawing in Annual Exhibition of 'Sir. J J. school of Art, Mumbai'. In the year 2009-10
- Maharashtra State Art merit award for Drawing in the year 2009-10.
- Second Award for Best Portrait from 'Rushikesh kala Mahavidyalaya, Navi Mumbai'. In the year 2009-10
- Certificate of excellence and Scholarship by ' JSW Foundation' in the year 2009-10.
- Merit Award From 'Mudra kala Niketan. Vashi, Navi Mumbai' of Inter School portrait competition held in the year 2007-2008.
PARTICIPATION:
- 'Camel Art foundation (fifteenth western region Art exhibition 2012)
- 'State Art Competition in the Year 2007-2008, 2011-12.
- 'The Bombay Art Society' in the year 2012,2013
- 'The Art society of India' in the year 2012,2016
GROUP SHOWS:
- Group show by Sir. J J School of art titled "Pow Wow" at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai in the year 2016
- D. D. Neroy Art Gallery Mumbai. 2011.
- Group show by Members of Art Society of India at Artist Center art gallery Mumbai in the year 2009 and 2011.
- 'Monsoon Art Show' at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. (2010)
DEMONSTRATIONS:
- At 'Zonal Institute of education and training, Kendriya vidyalaya sangathan', Kanjurmarg(west). Mumbai on Caricature (16/02/2013).
- At 'Karandikar Kala Academy', Dombivli (E) on Portrait Painting (23/02/2013).
- At 'Rangaresha-2014', Dombivli (East), Mumbai arranged by 'Gadre Bandhu' in collaboration with 'Jyotsna Prakashan'.
- At 'Art society of India, Mumbai' on 28/04/2015.
- At 'Sai Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya, Pune on 08/09/2016
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Currently working as freelance Artist.
Apart from the painting, I have also worked for media, Advertising agencies and Professionals as an Illustrator, Caricature artist, Cover designer and Painter.
PAINTING COLLECTION:
- JSW Foundation (Miss. Sangita jindal) Mumbai.
- 'Rangasazi Ltd' Sachi Kunal vajani' Mumbai.
- Himanshu Kanabar From R.R. prints.
MEDIA AND NEWS:
Article about Me and my painting in daily news paper 'Prahar'
Dated 31/03/2013, Sunday Mumbai edition.
Article about award winners at 'The Bombay Art society's' 120th annual art exhibition held at JehangirArt gallery, Mumbai. in which I have been awarded 1st award in Student category.
Demonstration at “Zonal Institute of education and training, kendriya vidyalaya sangathan”, Kanjurmarg (w). Mumbai on Caricature on 16/02/2013.
Demonstration at 'Karandikar Kala Academy', Dombivili (E) on Portrait Painting on 23/02/2013.
Demonstration at 'Rangresha-2014', Dombivli (E) arranged by 'Gadre Bandhu' in collaboration with 'Jyotsna Prakashan'.
Demonstration at 'Art society of India, Mumbai' on 28th April, 2015.
Demonstration at ‘Sai Chitrakala Mahavidyalay, Pune on 08th September, 2016 on Portrait Painting.
Article about Me and my painting in daily Marathi news paper 'Apla Mahanagar',
Dated 26/08/2018, Sunday Mumbai edition.
