Pratiksha Bothe

I born in 1987 in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra & working in Pune, (Maharashtra) as an artist. I obtained G.D. Art from Mumbai University (Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune). Also has completed PG in Indology from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.

My journey in art field began as a “Graphic Designer” with an advertising agency. I started thinking about sensitivity and intent of the paintings… I have studied in Indology, about the history and cultures, languages, and literature of the Indian subcontinent...the blend of Indian culture & History indirectly flowed in my paintings. Sensitive and full of colour, my paintings are a. . . Show More >

The medieval temples of India feature a female figure in the sculpture strategy. That is called "Sursundari". The celestial female is a ubiquitous motif in the visual arts & architecture of India & those artistic traditions. I want to show that Sursundari through my paintings. She reminds me of our ancient Art & the culture of Harappa civilization, the world's most ancient civilization.

It is widely accepted that the Harappan people worshipped a Mother Goddess. The Recovery of a large number of Mother Goddess figurines, suggests that Mother Goddess worship or the fertility cult was widespread and popular in the civilization. Terracotta, steatite and metal figurines of girls in dancing poses, recovered from Indus valley excavations show the presence of some dance form as well as skilled craftsmanship. The most interesting and famous figurines are the bronze Dancing Girl, the steatite Bearded Priest-King and the terracotta Wheel Cart etc.

The blend of Indian culture constitutes the subjects of my paintings. This is my own way of showing the fusion of our Ancient culture & Art.

List of past exhibitions:

Solo Show :

2019 - Malaka Spice, Organised by IGA Associates, Pune
2016 - Hyatt Regency, Pune
2015 - Novotel Hotel, Pune

Group Show :

2020 - "Colours of Life" Organised by Cancer Patients Aid Association, Mumbai
2020 - Captivating Canvases, Banyan Art Gallery, Ludhiana, Punjab
2020 - Artvista Art Gallery, Mumbai
2019 - "Colours of Life" Cancer Patients Aid Association, Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai
2019 - Marigold Banquet Hall, Pune
2019 - Balgandharv Art Gallery, Rotary Club Presents Charity Exhibition for Flood Victims in Maharashtra, Pune
2018 - Malaka Spice, Pune
2017 - “Art Amigos", Studio Pepperfry, presents Orangetree Art gallery, Pune
2017 - Pune Biennale, Pune
2016 - Hotel Dario's, Pune
2014, 16 - Balgandharva Art Gallery, Pune
2013 - “Prayas”, State Art Gallery, Hyderabad
2010 - “Chatak”, Monsoon Show, Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai
2008, 09 - Pradarshak Art Gallery, Mumbai
2006, 07, 08 - State Art, Mumbai, Maharashtra
2005, 06 - State Art Exhibition, by Kala Aunsh Group
2008 - Balgandharva Art Gallery, Pune
2003, 05 - South Central Zone, All India Art Contest, Nagpur