My self Somnath Bothe, born in 1982 in Paithan, District – Aurangabad, Maharashtra & working in Pune, Maharashtra. I obtained Diploma in Art from Mumbai University (Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune). I have 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. My journey in the art field began with landscapes and portraits. I started thinking about the sensitivity and intent of the paintings…  As my entire childhood was spent in the village, a very close relationship with the village.“A deep-rooted respect for ‘nature’ and ‘humility’ is the inspiration for my paintings”. Then education and living in city life created new sensitivities and understandings… the blend of these different environments and cultures indirectly flowed in my painting… My paintings are colorful, vibrant, nostalgic at times, and sheer conversational pieces. Subdued and quiet by nature. I have my own way of showing my creations. My color schemes are modern and flashy but this is intentional, to remind us of the importance of historical places. The fusion of the rainy season and historical places in cities and villages constitute the subjects of my paintings. Now painting is not just a technique, it has become a medium of expression for me. My creations represent a beautiful blend of varied geographies and cultures. The passion for cherishing humanity, love and affection, a fusion of village and city life are the subjects of my works and folk human figures find a central place in most of my artworks.

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

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

2021                        The Rule of Narrative II, Gnani Arts, Singapore

2020                        Artcrypt Art gallery, Hyderabad

2020                       “Colours of life” Organized by CPAA, Cymroza art gallery,

Mumbai

2020                        Banyan Art Gallery, Ludhiana

2020                        Mojarto presents “Art for a cause”, Chennai

2020                        Pradarshak Art Gallery, Mumbai

2020                        ArtVista Art Gallery, Mumbai

2019                        Eikowa Art Gallery, New Delhi

2019                        “The art march” Art2DAY Gallery, Pune

2019                        “Hotel Conrad”, Pune

2019                        “Rotary Club”, 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, Organized by Gallery veda,

Chennai

2018, 2019                   “Colours of life” Organized by CPAA, 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                         “Within Reach VIII”, Edition 8th, Gallerie Nvya, New

Delhi

2017                         “Monsoon Show”, Gallerie Nvya, New Delhi

2019, 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