Amol Pawar

Born in 1983 in Maharashtra, Amol Pawar is an Indian artist known for his evocative paintings which often feature mythological figures. Amol completed his G.D. in Applied Art from the Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya in Pune, Maharashtra. The mythological tales that Amol heard growing up, as well as the rangoli patterns he adores, often find their way into his beautiful, layered art.

Amol Pawar experiments with various mediums, forms, colors, and textures in his brilliant artworks which reflect his own rhythm of life. A mix of figurative and abstract art, the artist’s works are predominantly completed in earthy hues, mirroring his strong connection with nature. The distinctive use of contrasting dark and light colors adds dimension and depth to Amol’s works.

The human figure in Amol’s paintings represents him, and the depiction of Shakti is a reflection of the eternal love between man and woman. Amol believes in a guiding figure or mentor, which shows in his portrayal of the Sadhu. He also depicts fierce, powerful animal figures in his artworks. Interesting elements such as numbers and calligraphy, and line drawings of temples, trees, flowers, and leaves, enhance the allure of Amol’s paintings.

An internationally recognized artist, Amol Pawar has had his art displayed in more than 40 shows in India as well as abroad. He has held solo exhibitions in various Indian cities including Mumbai and Pune. His work has been showcased as part of group exhibitions all over India and also in London, Warsaw, Singapore, and New York.