Neelam Padte

Born in Mumbai, India, surrounded by artists and musicians, Neelam quickly
discovered her creative spirit and developed a keen interest in various forms of art.
After earning a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Mumbai, Neelam
emigrated to the United States in 1984. While raising her family, she pursued
further studies in Computer Graphics. She worked for two years as a Computer
Graphics Designer, and then underwent training in Web Designing as well as
Computer Programming.

While employed as a web programmer for a large telecommunications company, she
indulged her artistic inclinations by painting on glass, wood, fabrics, and canvas.
Following a layoff during the economic downturn of 2001, she transitioned into a
full-time floorcloth artist, specializing in hand-painted canvas rugs.

Her floorcloth designs draw inspiration from Colonial American wall and floor
patterns. Noted for their historical accuracy and museum-quality craftsmanship,
her work has earned recognition from Early American Life magazine as a leading
floorcloth artist. With a portfolio boasting over 19,000 square feet of floorcloths,
each piece reflects her creativity and unwavering dedication.

Her floorcloths grace numerous museums across the United Sta...

BFA in Graphic Design

Hamptons Fine Art Show, NY
July 11-14, 2024

ArtExpo NY
April 4-7, 2024

SBAC Gallery, Solo Show South Brunswick, NJ
January 29 - March 1, 2024

Peninsula Gallery, Lewes, DE
Whimsical Landscapes
May 6 – 30, 2023

Art at Atelier, Brooklyn, NY
Juried art show
April 2023

Big Screen Plaza, New York, NY
Seventy-two landscape paintings were digitally displayed on a 15'x30' screen daily at noon from April 2 to June 30, 2023.