Arvind Kolapkar

Arvind Kolapkar is an artist from Pune who is greatly inspired by music, particularly classical and folk music which has played a predominant role in the work. 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. For Kolapkar, painting is an ongoing process of creative activity where emotion and music plays a greater role in the end product.Education: 2000 DIP – A – ED Diploma (At Abhinav kala Mahavidyalaya, tilak road, Pune) 1999 G. D. Art Diploma (Rank – 3rd with distinction) 1993 A. T. D. Diploma (1st in class) Solo Exhibitions: 2011 Dubai art Gallery, Dubai 2011 Indiamartneavenue gallery, Delhi 2009 Indian art collectors on line gallery show 2009 Alankritha art Gallery, Hyderabad 2008 Atelier art Gallery, world trade center, Mumbai 2007 Alankritha art Gallery, Hyderabad 2006 Art entrance gallery, Mumbai 2006 Malaka spice Gallery, Pune 2005 Charizma Art Gallery, Pune 2004 Malaka Spice Gallery, Pune 2003 Malaka Spice Gallery, Pune 2003 Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai Group Exhibitions: 2011 Artflute gallery 2010 Transcending borders II-dhaka, Bangladesh 2010 3blindmise gallery show, Mumbai 2010 Gallery52d - freedom exhibition 2009 Gallery hues show 2008 Singapore Show 2008 Satguru arts organize show 2008 Corporate taster event-org. art show London 2006 Singapore art gallery, Singapore (Singapore Art Festival) 2004-05 Singapore Show 2001 Hollyday Inn, Pune 2000 Heritage Art Gallery, Ahmedabad 2000 Nehru Centre Circular Art Gallery, Mumbai 1999 Hollyday Inn, Pune 1996 Rama International, Aurangabad AWARDS/HONOURS 2001 V. V. Oak Smruti Portrait 1st Award 2000 Chitari Art Foundation Portrait Award 2000 V. V. Oak Smruti Portrait Certificate 1998 Nasik Kala Niketan Portrait 1st Certificate 1997 South Central Zone Nagpur 3rd Award 1996 Nasik Kala Niketan Portrait Award 1995 International Cartoon Competition Award 1994 Annual Art Exhibition Portrait 1st Award. (Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya Competition)