Qualification:
1975 Government Diploma in Fine Art, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalay, Pune.
1976-2006 Professor, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalay, Pune.
Mandke – An artist’s statement
Mandke is a celebrated senior artist from India. His works are on a permanent display at both, Lalit Kala Academy and National Gallery of Modern Art as well as some top-notch corporates. The power of Mandke's works literally blows your mind while taking your breath away. Each piece accosts all your senses. The colours are vibrant, the strokes bold & the message crystal clear. The effect is almost hypnotic. Mandke's confidence, brilliance and skill emanates from each piece. He is gloriously uninhibited in expressing his thoughts. These days, it is rare to find an artist who paints from the heart & not for the audience. Mandke’s works are almost like story-telling in its effect on the viewer. The positivity and energy arrests the viewer. It revolves around mysticism and mysteries of human mind and forces you to look inward in search of the treasures that lay within. His application of joyful colours is exhilarating and the energy infectious. The subtle feelings exuded by Mandke’s paintings make you see something new in them every day, making viewing them a wondrous experience.
Finally, it will be a privilege to own a MANDKE……!!!
Solo Shows:
2012 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
2012 Art Hut, Pune
2011 Fine Art with Bottled Poetry, Royal Orchid Central, Pune,
2009 Malaka Spice, Pune,
2008 Art Point Gallery, Mumbai
2004 Hotel Oberoi Shereton, Mumbai
1999 Khushboo Art Gallery, Pune,
1999 Parvati Hall, Dombivali, Mumbai.
1999 Gujrat Hall Art Gallery, Ghatkopar, Mumbai.
1999 Grindlays Bank Gallery, Mumbai.
Group Shows:
2014 Soul Santé, Tilting Art Gallery, Pune,
2014 Flour Works, Pune,
2010 Bajaj Monsoon Show, Mumbai,
2009 Surabhi Nag Art Foundation, Pune
2009 Artscape II, India Art Gallery, Pune
2007 Art Point Gallery, Mumbai
2001 Soulcurry Art, Mumbai
2000 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
1999 Nehru Centre, Mumbai
1998 Pradarshak Art Gallery, Mumbai
1997 SANS TACHE Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai
1995 Affordable Art, Bombay
Artist's Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai.
Balgandharva Art Gallery, Pune.
Kalla Mela, Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi.
Hotel Sun & Sand, Pune.
Awards:
Chitari Academy, Pune. (2003)
All India Art Exhibition,
The Creater's Ambala Cantt. (1995)
Annual Exhibition of Art, Pune.
Collection:
Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.
Force Motors, Pune (Formerly known as Bajaj Tempo).
Sandvik Asia, Pune.
Alfa Laval, Pune.
Mr. Nitin Karambelkar, Mumbai.
Mrs. Uma Kejrwal
Mrs. Mohini Seth & Didi Vaidya.
Mrs. Indu Khimsara.
Mr. Karambelkar, Nashik.
Mr. Erwin Lengauer, Austria.
Dr. P. Mahavadi, Stockelsdorf, Germany.
Dr. Subir Roy, Banglore.
Dr. Ajit Gaunekar, Singapore.
Mr. & Mrs. Satwe.
Mrs. Ketkar, Dubai.
Mr. Sathe, Pune.
Mr. Sane, Pune.
Many private collectors in India and Abroad.