Somnath Bothe

BORN
1982

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
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, Paithan, Dist. Aurangabad

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2016 Hotel Novotel, 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 Arthur Art Gallery, Pune
2007 Rudraksha Art Gallery, Pune

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2016 International Art Fair, Nehru Center, Mumbai
2015 Art for All, DUCTAC, Mall of Emirates, Dubai
2015 Art is in the Air, DUCTAC, Mall of Emirates, Dubai
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 Arts N Treasures, Gallery of Light, DUCTAC, Mall of Emirates, Dubai
2014 Charcoal Magic, Indian Art Collectors, Chandigarh
2014 The Square Feet, Indian Art Collectors, Chandigarh
2014 Indian Art Ideas, Habitat 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 Vision, Artzest Art Gallery Dubai
2012 Art Fiesta Art Gallery, Dubai
2012 Visual Polyphonic Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai
2012 Mystical Splendor White Shadow Art Gallery, Coimbatore
2012 Alankrita Art Gallery, Hyderabad
2012 India Art Fair 2012, New Delhi
2012 Mystical Splendour, White Shadow art gallery, Coimbatore
2012 Alankrita art gallery, Hyderabad
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 Arthur 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

PARTICIPATIONS
2006, 05, 04, 03 Art Society of India, Mumbai
2006, 05, 04, 03 Chitari Academy, Pune
2003, 05 17th South Central Zone, All India Art Contest, Nagpur
2003, 04 Nasik Kala Niketan, Nasik
2003 National Level, Kalanand Prayas, Jharkhand
2003 State Art, Mumbai, Maharashtra

HONORS AND AWARD
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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

S. Both was born in 1982 in Paithan, District - Aurangabad, Maharashtra & working in Pune, Maharashtra as an artist of tremendous talent. He obtained a Diploma in Art from Mumbai University (Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune). He has received Gold Medal from, Royal Academy, National Level, Gulbarga, Karnataka; Gold Medal, from National College Student Varnika Manav Sanket, Ujjain & Silver Medal, National College Student Kalawart Nyas, Ujjain also.

His journey in the art field began with landscapes and portraits. He started thinking about the sensitivity and intent of the paintings As his entire childhood was spent in the village, a very close relationship with the village.

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 of 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.

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 the 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.

creations represent a beautiful blend of varied geographies and cultures. The passion for cherishing humanity, love, and affection, the 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. buy contemporary art,