Abstract Expression : Aundh, Pune

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Mentor : ASHIS PAHI

Ashis Pahi: International Curator and founder of Kalanirvana International Art Center : born 24th June 1973
With a creative back ground of 32 years of working experience in various from of art (Fine art: 7 Years, Animation and Film making:10 years, International Art Curation and Art Innovation : 15 years ). He is founder of KALANIRVANA International Art Center Based in India , International art magazine, ‘Emerzing Stars’ and GLOBAL ART NETWORK ( GAN) which is aiming to have network of artists from 55 countries.
Born in 1973, in Bhubaneswar, India. After finishing his honors in political science, he got attracted to social work and formed a social organization called ‘Kartabya’ in 1993 with two of his friends later it became a well-known organisation with 250 plus active members. He joined B. K College of Art and Craft, Bhubaneswar, the premiere Govt. Fine Art Institute of Eastern India. After some years he found a new medium to express his creativity - Animation Film Making. He joined India's first and biggest animation film INSTITUTE, ZICA to become one of the pioneers of Indian animation industry. His first animation short film 'ANOTHER REMINDER' was selected in three international film festivals (Portugal, Hiroshima, Mumbai) and widely appreciated. It’s the first single short movie of India. Ashis has moved with technology (From 1996-2008), making fine balance between Art and Technology, but never forgot to express his views on society. He is a prominent face in Indian new media Industry and having 29 years of working experience starting from, graphics and paintings to photography, animation and film making. He worked as Creative Director for Zee Telefilms, Mumbai for 8 years and Directed India's first animation ad films 2003 ( Essel world main rahunga main; ghar nehin jauunga main), animation feature film, from 2000-2002 ( Bhagmati :the Queen of fortune ).Worked in Hollywood film 'LORD OF THE RINGS' as a Special effect Team Leader. Created the logo and Channel packaging for channels like ( zee premier, zee action, zee classic, zee smile, zee music ).
'World Art Critics’ have brought Ashis into international lime light as it is rated among one of the most popular and happening group in FACEBOOK. He is founder of WORLD ART CRITICS, the most happening and popular art group in Facebook in 2009-2012.As Curator and Creative innovator he has founded KALANIRVANA International Art Center in India in 2010 and worked as Director till date. He has mobilized Indian art scenario in the time of Recession till date and always think out of the box and have conceptualized and executed 9 International Art Symposiums, 11 years of artists residency, 30 International art exhibitions, and more than 50 National art exhibitions. He has invited more than 300 international artists from more than 50 different countries to India during his Artist residency projects, KIAR ( Kalanirvana International Artist Residency ) for global peace through art and cultural exchange. He has represented India in various international symposiums and art festivals and has been invited to Different countries and universities for his creativity . He is now working for global art network for a global peace through art and cultural exchange under the banner of GAN ( GLOBAL ART NETWORK ). Global art Network ( GAN) is his most ambitious project which aims to have network of artists and art galleries and organizations from 55 countries to exchange culture and emphasize international brotherhood through Art.
As a painter he uses colors that speak naturally on his paintings about his inner feelings on different stages, about the society he lives in, and about the problem it faces. He always tries to give message about the solutions. His work of art is always thought provoking in terms of color, composition, medium and message. His works can be divided into Four categories: 1) Indian Traditional Value 2) Indian Society 3) Global Affairs 4) Inner Expression. As an artist Ashis has exhibited various Galleries in places like, New Jersey, Miami, Istanbul, Izmir, Konya, Belgrade, Romania, Budapest, Egypt, Slovenia, Portugal, New Zealand, Easton, Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar.
As an artist and film maker he has always worked towards new innovation. He has founded KALANIRVANA International Art Center in 2010 to promote and educate young talents to take art ( fine art, photography and film making ) seriously. Ashis have done workshops widely on photography and film making to aware the youth and old alike in various cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, New Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad etc. He have established international art and fashion magazine, ‘emerZing stars’ to provide global exposure to young talents in the field of fine art, photography, film making and fashion. He believes art is not only is a piece to be hanged on wall for decoration and entertainment, but also it has a bigger role to play. It can bring solution to a lot of social, political and intellectual problems and unite the whole world with sharing, understanding and communicating. He also believes in creating new art lovers and art market for the next generation. As a film maker he have worked in more than 12 short films, small and big starting from regional, Bollywood and Hollywood.Chronological Order of the Projects visualized, conceptualized and curated by Ashis Pahi:
00.Foundation of ’WORLD ART CRITICS’:2009
01.He has conducted popular online art competition like ‘ARTISTS OF THE MONTH-WAC‘ from 2009-2010 in facebook.
02.National Art camp : Hyderabad : 2009
03.Silent Expression : A solo show of Kanchan Chander at Icon Art Gallery: Hyderabad : 2009
Foundation of ’ KALANIRVANA: International Art Center’ : 2010
04.‘space, color and feelings’ an art exhibition with six artists from India. 20th Nov-30th nov-2010.
05.‘Canvas of India-JAN-2011’ an NATIONAL ART EXHIBITION with 13 artists from all over India.2nd Jan-13TH Jan 2011.
06.International art exhibition: State art gallery, Madhapur -4th March 2011
07.Kalanirvana International Artists residency, HYDERABAD with Pegasus Art Gallery: India – march 2nd – 16th 2011. 7 Foreign artists and 8 Indian artists .
08.CANVAS OF WORLD: 14TH – 30TH March 2011. 16 artists from 8 countries .
09.Frames of India -1 – State art gallery, Madhapur- Hyderabad.
10.Frames of India -2 – State art gallery, Madhapur- Hyderabad.
11.Photo Tour to Bidar : October 23rd 2011 ( 9 PHOTOGRAPHERS)
12.Frames of India -3 – State art gallery, Madhapur-Hyderabad.
13.Photo tour: Devine Adventure at Srisialam, November 19th – 20th ( 15 photographers )
14.Photo tour: Down the Memory Lane at Hampi, December 16th- 19th ( 21 photographers )
15. Frames of India -4 – State art gallery, Madhapur- 14 photographers
17. Photo Nirvana photo tour exhibition: State art gallery, Madhapur- 14 photographers .
18.ONELOVE: An international Exhibition of Painting, sculptures, photographs, films and installations with 40 artists from 14 countries.
19.Photography workshop with orphanage children at State Art Gallery with department of Sarbashikshya Abhiyaan with collaboration with ministry of Children welfare and Education, A.P.
20.Painting Workshop at Bangalore by Jacqueline Lima. 28th Jan 2012.
21.Photography Workshop at Bangalore by Ashis Pahi. 29th Jan 2012.
22. Frames of India -5 – EASTON,USA- 10 photographers March 2012
23.Frames of India -INTERNATIONAL: NEW JERSEY, USA,APRIL 2012
24.SOUL MATE: by Ashis pahi, FDU Gallery, New JERSEY,USA,March 2012.
25.EXPRESSION OF INDIA: FOUR INDIAN ARTISTS, FDU, NEW JERSEY,April,2012.
26. Frames of India -6 – Daira center of art and culture, HYDERABAD- 12 photographers 2012
27. Frames of India -7 – Daira center of art and culture, HYDERABAD- 16 photographers 2012
28. Frames of India -8 – Daira center of art and culture, HYDERABAD- 14 photographers 2012
29. Frames of India -9 – Daira center of art and culture, HYDERABAD- 17 photographers 2013
30. Frames of India -10 – Daira center of art and culture, HYDERABAD- 12 photographers 2013
31.CANVAS OF INDIA:2013- State Art Gallery, HYDERABAD – 12 Artists, October 2013
32.2ND KIAR (Kalanirvana International Artists Residency) - State Art Gallery, HYDERABAD – 20 Artists from 11 countries, February 2014.
33. GLOBAL ART EXPOSE’ – daira art gallery, Hyderabad – 42 Artists from 15 countries, April 2014.
34.Curator for 3RD KIAR( Kalanirvana International artists residency ): Bhubaneswar,India- 45 artists from 21 countries, November 2014.
35. Curator in Matheran Green Fest, Matheran Hill Station, Maharstra, India : 83 artists from 15 countries, May 2015.
36. Curator in CANVAS TALKS : International Art Exhibition, Yours Truly café gallery, Hyderabad: 15 Artists from 5 countries, June 11-July11,2015.
37.Art is Fashion : An art exhibition with fashion models at Joyess Art Gallery, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad from 24 Oct- 23 Dec 2017.
38. Canvas of India: 2018: Hyderabad : An art exhibition with 11 artists at Joyess Art Gallery, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad from 14 April- 14 July 2018.
39. Canvas of India: 2018: Pune : An art exhibition with 20 artists at Balgandharva Art Gallery, Pune from 13 May- 15 May 2018.
40. ONE WORLD Residency: September And October : Joseph Noce of France and Virginie Hamel of Canada , at KIAR Bhubaneswar,2018.
41. FRENCH CONNECTION: An International Art Exhibition of Indo French Artists, Joyess Art Gallery, Hyderabad October 2018.
42. 4th KIAR International Art Symposium, Hingangaon, Maharastra curated by Ashis Pahi : 16 artists from 9 countries : 5-16 December 2018.
43. ONE WORLD Residency, Bhubaneswar: January 3 to February 02 : Kete Withstandley ,KIAR Bhubaneswar, 2019.
44. EIA : Emerging Indian Artists 2019 : A national Talent hunt to represent India Globally is Going on from April onwards. The Selection procedure is going on with 15phases. The Exhibitions will be in Three Indian Cities, Hyderabad, Pune and Bhubaneswar representing different Zones of India till 2020 followed by two years grooming, one years promotion and Artists residency for the selected artists.The first prize will be declared in August 2020.
45. EIA 2019: Hyderabad : Joyess Art Gallery, Hyderabad. 34 Artists from all over India participated in the exhibition based on National selection out of 5000+ applications. : 23 Nov 2019 -23 Jan 2020.
46.EIA 2019: Hyderabad : at Balgandharva Art Gallery, Pune. 72 Artists from all over India participated in the exhibition based on National selection out of 5000+ applications. : 26 Jan -28 Jan 2020.
47. EIA 2019-20: Hyderabad 2 : Joyess Art Gallery, Hyderabad. 34 Artists from all over India participated in the exhibition based on National selection out of 5000+ applications. : 08 FEB -08 APR 2020.
Participated as guest Curator and artist :
01. Invited as Guest Lecture: Farleigh Dickinson University, NEW JERSEY, April 2012.
02. Invited as Guest Speaker at Hendrix College, Arkansas, USA, April 2012.
03. Represented India in , INTERNATIONAL ART SUMMIT, Izmir, Turkey-2012
04. Represented India, International Art Colony, Izmir, Turkey -2012
05. Represented India in International art symposium – ISTANBUL and Konya ( Turkey ) – 62 artists from 24 countries, May 2014.
06. Represented India in International art symposium in Egypt – Cairo and Sharm el sheikh- 70 artists from 23 countries, October 2014.
07. Participated as a guest Curator in Healing Hill art Residency 22 Artists at Morni Hills, Haryana, India, March-April 2015.
08. Curated International Art Festival : GREEN FEST : MATHERAN with 83 artists from more than 14 countries in Matheran Hill Station, May 2015.
09. Participated as Co-curator in Ostraka Nile Art Festival at Luxor and Aswan in March 2016 .
10. TWIN art show with famous Serbian artist Zoran Andric: LOOKING INTO INFINITY from 27 may to 10 june 2016 at Valjevo , Serbia.
11. Participated as Artist in ART CIRCLE 2016, with 7 embassies, Germany,Japan,Russia,Slovenia,Slovakia,Poland and Spain. From May 28- June 4 , 2016.
12. Participarted as an artist in Cultural Art Symposium, Lazarea , ROMANIA from 20-30 June 2016
13. Curated Assembling the Pieces of the Dreams , a performing art project with koren famous performing artist, Yongu Shin from July 16th - Agust 3rd 2016.
14. Curated international art project based on Environment, PANCHABHUTAISM , from 5-9 august 2016 at Kalote Lake, Maharastra.
15. COLOR EXPRESSION : A national Art Exhibition Curated by Tejashree Khanvilkar with 50+ artists : Bal Gandharv ART Gallery, Pune November 2018.
16. 4th HAN Art Festival, Eskisehir, Turkey.
17. Ek Akela Gaon : A Village of One : Perferming art by Paula Jeanine part of ONE WORLD Residency, KIAR Bhubaneswar : January 7th to February 3rd 2019.
18. MINI IS BEAUTIFUL : A National Art Exhibition with 81 artists from all over India curated by Tejashree Khanvilkar at Bhimsen Joshi Kaladalan Art Gallery, Pune : March 2019.
19. 4TH Survival Art Festival,CAM, Italy . Represented by 44 Indian artists.
20. 2019: 5th HAN Art Festival, Eskisehir, Turkey
21. EMERGING INDIAN ARTISTS : EIA 2019 : PUNE,HYDERABAD, BHUBANESWAR
22.FRAMES OF INDIA 2020 : Pune.                23. Emerging Indian Artists : Virtual National  Art Exhibition 2021                                            24. KONARK INTERNATIONL ART EXHIBITION : PURI 2022         

25. TOP 100 INDIN ARTISTS : DEHRADUN 2023                           

26. KONRK INTERNATIONL ART EXHIBITION : BHUBANESWR 2023                                                                                    27. INTERNATIONL CULTURAL FESTIVAL : CYPRUS 2023             

28. INTERNTIONAL ART EXHIBITION : TURKEY 2023                   

29. INTERNATIONAL ART SYMPOSIUM : KENYA 2024                 

30. INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL : NORTHERN CYPRUS 2024