Ashish Bodade
Ashish Laxmanrao Bodade is a Nagpur-based artist whose creative practice is rooted in painting and enriched by his experience in photography, graphic design, and architectural visualization. A graduate in Fine Arts (Painting) from Government C.M.V. College, Nagpur, he has been actively associated with the visual arts for several decades.
His artistic journey includes participation in national and international art camps, group exhibitions, workshops, and art initiatives across India. His works have been exhibited at distinguished platforms including Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, and State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad.
His artistic achievements include several awards at state and national-level art events, including a Gold Medal at the National Youth Festival. Alongside his individual artistic practice, he has remained actively involved in supporting and promoting the art community through exhibitions, artist initiatives, and cultural activities.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) – Painting
Government C.M.V. College, Nagpur — 1996
Photography — 1997
ARTISTIC PRACTICE
Painting • Photography • Graphic Design • Architectural 3D Visualization
Bodade's multidisciplinary experience combines fine art with contemporary visual communication and digital visualization. His professional background in graphic design and art direction has further contributed to his visual approach and creative practice.
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
1996–1998 Graphic Designer — Silverline Advertising, Nagpur
1998- 1999 Graphic Designer — Shells Advertising, Nagpur
1999–2000 Art Director — Metaforce Advertising, Nagpur
Since 2000 Director — Artline Advertising, Nagpur / Yavatmal
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS, ART CAMPS & PARTICIPATION
1993–2009
1993 — All India UNIFEST, South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Tanjavur, Madras
1994 — Group Exhibition, Information Centre, Nagpur
1995 — Exhibition, Government Museum Art Gallery, Chandigarh
1995 — National Artist Camp, North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Chandigarh – Art Fest
1995, 1996, 1998 & 2006 — Participation in exhibitions organized by South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur
2008 — SCZCC Artist Camp, Khajuraho
2008 — Spirit of India International Artist Camp, Dhauli Giri, Odisha
2009 — National Artist Camp, Karnataka, organized by M.V. Creative Art Club
2009 — National Exhibition of Paintings, Pune
2022–2026
2022 — Fusion, Group Show, Rangayan, Chitnavis Centre, Nagpur
2023 — 63rd National Art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
2024 — Art Vault, Group Show, Rangayan, Chitnavis Centre, Nagpur
2026 — 65th Maharashtra State Art Exhibition, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
2026 — Workshop, State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad
2026 — Orange Pearl, Group Show, State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad
2026 — Rangmegh, Group Show, Suresh Bhat Art Gallery, Nagpur
2026 — Megh Sparsh, Group Show, Government College of Art & Design Art Gallery, Nagpur
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
1994- Gold Medal — National Youth Festival
1995- 1st Award — Annual Art Exhibition, Government College of Art & Design (GCAD), Nagpur
1995- 2nd Award — Aarohi ’95, Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival, Nagpur
1995- 1st Open Award for Tribal & Folk Painting , South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur
9th All India Art Exhibition
2nd Award — South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur
COLLECTIONS
His works are part of collections at:
South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur
State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad
Private collections in India and abroad
ART COMMUNITY & SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION
Secretary- MAA – Mahakalpa Artist Academy, Nagpur
Secretary- Alumni Association, Government College of Art & Design (GCAD), Nagpur
He continues to contribute to the art community through exhibitions, artist initiatives, cultural programmes, and activities promoting contemporary art.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Corel DRAW • Adobe Photoshop • AutoCAD • 3D Studio Max