Somnath Bothe

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...

EDUCATIONAL 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, Aurangabad

2016 “World Art Dubai", Dubai
2016 “IAGF", Hotel Leela Palace, Bangalore
2016 International Art Fair, Nehru Center, Mumbai
2016 Eikowa Art Gallery, Bangalore
2016 Glimpses of Banaras,The Renaissance Art Studio pune


2016 The Impressions Studio, The Homage show for Artist Jeram Patel, Pune
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, Habitate Art Center, New Delhi
2014 ...