Nivas Kanhere

Artist Statement:

I am deeply inspired from nature's creation. So I use different colours, shapes, forms, shades which are basic foundation of any natural existence.I precisely look for shades when I paint on canvas to express my feelings and emotions.In my paintings colour is the most beginning factor which I look for. I use light and dark shades of colour. these Colours flow like waves in a sea or fountain in mountains.I observed the different aspects of seasonal changes in my life.I express my feelings and thoughts through my paintings in abstract for.

I prefer to paint my work in mediums such as oil colour or acrylic painting.

Both mediums have their own speciality in painting texture and visualisation.

I try to use these mediums and maximise their purpose of expression through my work.

I try to transport my experience in my paintings with the help of different shapes and abstract concepts.

Education:

Diploma in Art Education from J. J. School of Arts, Mumbai 2012

Government Diploma in Fine Art with First class (Specialisation in Portrait),

From Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune in 2010

Awards & Distinctions:

Awards:

2008- GOLD MEDAL in 7th Manavsanket National Art Competition, Ujjain (MP)

2008- GOLD MEDAL in Kalavart National Art

2009- First Award at Art Festival, Pune

2009- Second Award at 22nd V.V. Oak All India Artist Painting Competition, Pune

2009- Kalavart International Artist Camp Award, Ujjain (MP)

2009- Kalavart All India Artist Award, Ujjain (MP)

2014-27th V.V. Oak All India artist Painting Competition, Pune

-Mystic Village National Artist Camp, Karnataka

2009- Kalavart International Artist Camp, Ujjain

Exhibitions:

Solo Shows:

2017- Malaka Spice, Pune

2016- Art Entrance Gallery,Kalaghoda,Mumbai

2014- Gurp-Shab Art Gallery,Pune

2012- Malaka Spice, Pune

2010- Malaka Spice, Pune

2005- Karmala, Solapur

Group Shows:

2019-A Point & Line to Plane XV, Gallery Beyond (Arists Centre) , Fort,Mumbai

2019- Live Life Love Life Art Auction,Pune

2018-A Point & Line to Plane XIV, Gallery Beyond , Fort,Mumbai

2018- Live Life Love Life Art Auction,Pune

2018- Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai, Mumbai

2018- Khajuraho International Art Exhibition (MP)

2017- Inqrq,Modi Motars , Worli,Mumbai

2017- Chitra-Santhe Art Festival , Benglor

2017- Bajaj Art Gallery , Mumbai

2017- Live Life Love Life Art Auction,Pune

2015- Live Life Love Life Art Auction,Pune

2012- Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai

2012 – An Ode to the Rain Gods, Tilting Art Gallery, Pune

• An exhibition in gratitude for the magnificent magic of the monsoon.

2010- Darpan Art Gallery, Pune

2009- Sun 'N' Sand Pune (MS).

2005- Kurduwadi (Solapur)

Professional/Teaching Experience:

11 year of creating, promoting and selling my work

Artistic Influences:

abstraction, abstract expressionism, abstract impressionism