Nagesh Ghodke

Nagesh Ghodke hails from Mumbai and he obtained his Bachelor’s’ Degree in Drawing and Painting from Raheja School of Art in Mumbai. He is popular for his village-scapes and finds his muse in ever changing nature. His geographical and cultural upbringing has largely inspired his work. Having grown up in a village, he uses his work as a medium to depict the beauty and aesthetics of a rural scene but at the same time utilises his work to bring to light the destruction of nature and the resulting plight of villagers. His most prominently used medium is acrylic. His colour palette consists of greens, blues and reds each setting a mood in his paintings. He creates abstract art. He has numerous group shows to his credit. He has won numerous awards in recognition of his work. He has also been associated with various art camps and workshops. He currently resides in Mumbai.