Villagescape IV

Nagesh Ghodke

Nagesh Ghodke hails from Mumbai and he obtained his Bachelor's’ Degree in Drawing and Painting from Raheja School of Art in Mumbai. He is popular for his villagescapes and finds his muse in ever changing nature. His geographical and cultural upbringing has largely inspired his work. Having grown up in a village, he uses his work as a medium to depict the beauty and aesthetics of a rural scene but at the same time utilises his work to bring to light the destruction of nature and the resulting plight of villagers. His most prominently used medium is acrylic. His colour palette consists of greens, blues and reds each setting a mood in his paintings. He creates abstract art. He has numerous group shows to his credit. He has won numerous awards in recognition of his work. He has also been associated with various art camps and workshops. He currently resides in Mumbai.

ART EDUCATION

• G.D. Art Drawing and Painting L.S. Raheja School of Art, Bandra, Mumbai Class of 2008
• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Latur, Maharashtra 1995 - 2002

SOLO SHOWS

• India Art Festival, Nehru Centre, Mumbai 2016
• Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai 2013
• Pradarshak Art Gallery, Mumbai 2012

GROUP SHOWS

• Lokmangal Foundation,Jehangir Art Gallery, 2015
• “Colours of Life” Art Exhibition in Aid Of Cancer Patients (CPAA) 2015
• Art Entrance art Gallery, 2012
• D.D. Neroy Art Gallery, Mumbai 2008, 2011
• Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai 2009
• Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai 2009
• Kala Bhavan, Thane 2009

PARTICIPATIONS

• 58^th National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi at National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru State Art Exhibition (Maharashtra State) 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017
• Bombay Art Society, Mumbai 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017
• Camlin Art Foundation (Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai) 2009, 2010, 2014
• Art Society of India, Mumbai 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2017
• Chatak Monsoon Show (Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai) 2006, 2007, 2008
• Veh Art Gallery 2007
• Pradarshak Art Gallery (VIDYARTHI VISHESH) 2005

AWARDS/HONOURS

• Bombay Art Society Award 2006, 2008, 2011
• Best Painting of the year Award, L. S. Raheja School of Art 2005, 2006, 2008
• Gold Medal for Portrait, Indian Royal Academy, Gulbarga 2006
• Gold Medal for Drawing, Kalavart Nyas, Ujjain 2006

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