Ashok S. Rathod, India

Ashok S. Rathod
BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Sir J J Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai
DOB- 19 Aug 1986

Artist:Ashok S. Rathod, India

Since childhood I was closely associated with nature and religion, Nandi means a joyous or happy person and bull is the also symbol of wealth, strength and happiness.
Bull is also primary vehicle and it is the principle follower of lord Shiva,
Nandi explain the presence of statue of Nandi at the gate of many temples dedicated to lord Shiva to understand and absorb light.
I tried to bring out ideas on paper through sketches and then flourish it took place on canvas with beautiful colours.
Painting is an art as it is necessary to an artist to know the painting style, technique, material used to which it to be done and allied resoning mark that essential.
Being an Indian I had a close observation of religions in India since my childhood.
Thus my paintings reflects my observation mostly influenced by Indian culture and traditions. My aim is to keep all significant figures of Indian mythology alive today through my painting.
My paintings narrate small stories from Hindu mythology to its onlookers, the stories are generally painted in animals figures such as bull, cow, elephant which played significant role in bygone era
My aim is to keep the tradition and culture and animals like cow, bull, elephant and narrate a scenic beauty with the devotee when hung on wall.

Application No. A/326 (For July to Dec 2020)
Ashok S. Rathod
BFA (Bachelor Of Fine Arts)
Sir J J Institute Of Applied Art, Mumbai
Mobile – +91 9967201073
Email – ashokrathod6768@gmail.com

EXHIBITIONS
2019
Solo at Gallery G, Bangalore
Group show at ICA Gallery, Jaipur Rajasthan
2018
World Art Dubai, UAE
India Art Festival, Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai
Maze, Group show organized by vibe art (Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai)
Changing Horizon, Breaking Illusion- Organised by Art Nirvana (Chitrakala Parishath,Bangalore)
Janus Art Gallery, Kolkata
ICA Art Gallery, Jaipur
Artival, World Trade Centre, Mumbai

2017
Bombay Art Society, Jehangir Art Gallery
Solo at India Art Festival, Nehru Centre, Mumbai
Art Society Of India, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
State Art Exhibition, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
World Art Dubai, UAE
International Art Camp at Bankok, Thiland, Organized by Vibe Art

2016
Art Beyond Borders, Gallery Of Light, DUCTAC, UAE
Fluid Love, Organized by Art Nirvana (Art Gate Gallery, Mumbai)
India Bull Runs, Organized By Dolna (Kanakia, Wall Street, Andheri, Mumbai)
Bombay Art Society, Jehangir Art Gallery
State Art Exhibition, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
India Art Festival, Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai
Exhibition Organized by Lokmangal Foundation (Jehngir Art Gallery, Mumbai)

2015
India Art Festival, Nehru Centre, Worli ,Mumbai
Bombay Art Society, Jehangir Art Gallery
State Art Exhibition, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

ABOUT ME
Since childhood I was closely associated with nature and religion, Nandi means a joyous
Or happy person and bull is the also symbol of wealth, strength and happiness.
Bull is also primary vehicle and it is the principle follower of lord shiva, Nandi explain
the presence of statue of nandi at the gate of many temples dedicated to lord shiva
to understand and absorb light.
My aim is to keep the tradition and culture and animals like cow, bull, elephant and
narrate a scenic beauty with the devotee when hung on wall.

COOLECTION
Private collections in India and Abroad