Artist
Bhalchandra Mandke
Qualification:
1975 Government Diploma in Fine Art, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalay, Pune.
1976-200 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.
