Date of Birth1982-02-16 Address 436, Shukrawar Peth Subhashnagar Near Sanas plaza Pune Maharashtra, 411002 India Biodata Edit Academics 2006-07 Diploma in Art Education, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune 2002-06 Diploma in Painting (First Class) Merit of Mumbai Board (Eighth in order), Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune 1999-2000 Art Teacher Diploma, Paithan, Dist. Aurangabad Exhibitions SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2017 Artzest Art Gallery, Dubai 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 EXHIBITIONS 2017 “World Art Dubai", Dubai 2017 “"Whithin Reach VIII", Edition 8th, Gallerie Nvya, New Delhi 2017 "Monsoon Show", Gallerie Nvya, New Delhi 2017 Smile Foundation, Charity Event artspread Art gallery 2017 “Art Amigos", Studio Pepperfry, Pune 2016 “World Art Dubai", Dubai 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 “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 "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 ArtFiesta Art Gallery, Dubai 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 2012 “Mystical Splendour”, White Shadow art gallery, Coimbatoor 2012 Alankrita art gallery,Hydrabad 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 PARTICIPATIONS 2006, 05, 04, 03 Art Society of India, Mumbai 2006, 05, 04, 03 Chitari Academy, Pune 2003, 05 17st South Central Zone, All India Art Contest, Nagpur 2003, 04 Nasik Kala Niketan, Nasik 2003 National Level, “Kalanand Prayas”, Zarkhand 2003 State Art, Mumbai, Maharashtra Award & Recognition AWARDS/HONOURS 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 Testimonial Mojarto.com is a unique platform for the artist. The strategy of this gallery is totally beneficial for artists. The process of buying painting online through Mojarto is easy-going and effortless. The option of Advanced Search helps the most. Entire process is in just a few clicks and a few minutes. The pictures and ability to Zoom-in does the actual painting justice. I always trust you for your efficient and courteous service. Every-time my experience has been just great. The Mojarto Team is very helpful. I also recommend the site for online purchase of paintings to many people. About the experience with Mojarto.com, it has been wonderful! About Me Edit I born in 1982 in a small village called Paithan, District - Aurangabad, Maharashtra & working in a city (Pune, Maharashtra) as an artist. 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 art field began with landscapes and portraits. I started thinking about sensitivity and intent of the paintings… As my 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”. 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 paintings is my language. 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 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. Somnath Bothe's creations represent a beautiful blend of varied geographies and cultures. The passion for cherishing humanity, love and affection, 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.