Bhalchandra Mandke

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.

Profile

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.