Shamendu Sonawane
Born
1956 – Mehunbare,Maharashtra
Shamendu Sonavane, an artist, known for his brilliant portrayal of nature, has been painting nature at its vivid best for last several years.
His canvases painted with acrylics, revolve around the theme of nature and its varied fascinating hues. In fact, nature has been his constant source of inspiration. Shamendu Sonavane has crafted nature into abstracts, which convey a sense of déjà vu since one can read the shoreline of beaches of the city of Mumbai.
Education
1979 Diploma in Art Education, Sir J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai
1978 G.D. Art (Painting), Sir J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai
1974 Art Teacher Diploma, School of Art, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Exhibitions
2010 Museum Art Gallery,…
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2010 Museum Art Gallery, Mumbai
2009 Nitaai Gaur’s Gallery
2008 Sams Art Hub, Mumbai
2008,04,01,1998,95,93,91,86 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
2006 Museum Art Gallery, Mumbai
2006 Gallery Beyond, Mumbai
2005 India Art Gallery, Pune, Maharashtra
1997 Sans Tache Art Gallery, Mumbai
1988 Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai
1988 Grindlays Bank Gallery, Mumbai
1987 Taj Art Gallery, Mumbai
Selected Group Exhibitions
2008 ’10 Strokes’, Sahil Art Gallery, Mumbai
2001,00,1999,98 Gallerie Leela, Mumbai
1996 Son-Et-Lumiere Art Gallery, Mumbai
1995 Mahalsa Art Gallery Centour Hotel, Mumbai
1994,93 Gallerie White Coloum, Mumbai
1994,87,84,83,80,78 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
1990 Disha, New Delhi
1990 Panchamrut, New Delhi
1990 Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi
1989 City Bank, Mumbai
1989 Gallery Sheel’s Alcove, Mumbai
1989 Nehru Centre, Mumbai
1988 Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai
1988 IOC, Mumbai
1988 Crimson Art Gallery, Bangalore, Karnataka
1987 Artist Centre, Mumbai
1985 Designscape Art Gallery, Mumbai
1985 W.S.C. Artist Group Shows at Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai
1984 Centaur Art Gallery, Mumbai
1980 University Hall, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
1978 Taj Art Gallery, Mumbai
1975,74 Vasant Bhavan, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Paricipations
2009 ‘Have Series-IV’, Dusk Art Gallery, Mumbai
2008 ‘Colors of Life 2008’, Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai
2006 ‘Harmony Show’, Nehru Centre, Mumbai
2004 Golden Jubilee Exhibition of National and Triennale Awardees, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
2002 Golden Jubilee Exhibition, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
1991 VII Triennale, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
1989 ‘Nehru Centenary Year’, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
1989 Centenary Invitor’s Show organized by Bomabay Art Society, Mumbai
Honours and Awards
1993 National Award by Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
1988 South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur, Maharashtra
1988 Artist Centre, Mumbai
1987,86,76 Art Society of India, Mumbai
1986 Bombay Art Society, Mumbai
1978 Gold Medal for Annual Exhibition at Sir J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai
1977 18th Maharashtra State Art Exhibition (Student Category)