Profile   |    Summary Born in 1975 in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, Arvind Kolapkar’s works are bright, happy expressions of joyous unions. In most of his paintings, one observes an amorous couple or groups of friends enjoying each other’s company, giving his work the appearance of a tribute to the relationships that people share. A flute is a constant motif, appearing in almost all of his canvases, provoking one to make references to the mythical Krishna and his... Read More Born in 1975 in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, Arvind Kolapkar’s works are bright, happy expressions of joyous unions. In most of his paintings, one observes an amorous couple or groups of friends enjoying each other’s company, giving his work the appearance of a tribute to the relationships that people share. A flute is a constant motif, appearing in almost all of his canvases, provoking one to make references to the mythical Krishna and his idyllic world of joy. Not experimenting greatly with the medium or the form, Kolapkar’s acrylics on canvas can be easily identified by the bright use of a single background colour; slender, elongated women in black with coloured foreheads and noses; and the presence of a flute. Arvind Kolapkar completed a Diploma in Art Education from the Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune, in 2000. Prior to that, he received a General Diploam in art in 1999, and an Art Teacher's diploam in 1993, both from the same institution. He has had solo exhibitions of his work at Atelier Art Gallery, Mumbai, in 2008; Alankritha Art Gallery, Hyderabad, in 2007; and Singapore Art Gallery, Singapore, in 2006. He has also participated in the Singapore Art Festival in 2004, 2005 and 2006. His work has been a part of group shows at Nehru Centre, Mumbai, and Heritage Art Gallery, Ahmedabad. Kolapkar was awarded the State Art Painting Award in 2002. Read Less Born January 15, 1975   Ahmednagar, Maharastra Education 2000 Diploma in Art Education, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Maharastra 1999 G. D. Art Diploma, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Maharastra 1993 Art Teacher Diploma, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Maharastra Exhibitions Selected Solo Exhibitions 2008 Satguru Arts, Mumbai ... Selected Solo Exhibitions 2008 Satguru Arts, Mumbai 2008 Atelier Art Gallery, Mumbai 2007 Alankritha Art Gallery, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 2006 Malaka Spice Gallery, Pune, Maharastra 2006 Singapore Art Gallery, Singapore 2006 Art Entrance Gallery, Mumbai 2005 Charisma Art Gallery, Pune, Maharastra 2004 Malaka Spice Gallery, Pune, Maharastra 2003 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai 2003 Malaka Spice Gallery, Pune, Maharastra Selected Group Exhibitions 2000 Nehru Centre, Mumbai 2001 Holiday Inn, Pune, Maharastra 2000 Heritage Art Gallery, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 1999 Holiday Inn, Pune, Maharastra 1996 Rama International, Aurangabad, Maharastra Participations 2004,05,06 Singarpore Art Festival, Singapore Honours and Awards 2002 State Art Painting Award 2001 1st Award for Portrait, V. V. Oak... 2002 State Art Painting Award 2001 1st Award for Portrait, V. V. Oak Smruti, Pune, Maharastra 2000 Certificate for Portrait, V. V. Oak Smruti, Pune, Maharastra 2000 Portrait Award, Chitari Art Foundation, Pune, Maharastra 1998 1st Certificate for Portrait, Nasik Kala Niketan, Nasik, Maharastra 1997 3rd Award, South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur, Maharastra 1996 Award for Portrait, Nasik Kala Niketan, Nasik, Maharastra 1995 International Cartoon Competition Award 1994 1st Award for Portrait, Annual Art Exhibition, Abhinav kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Maharastra Read More Read Less Read Less
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