ABOUT ASHA PHADATARE
Abstract Series – Patake
Asha’s journey as an artist began with a deep fascination for forms and their silent presence in daily life. Over the years, she discovered that shapes—simple yet profound—carry their own rhythm and energy. What often goes unnoticed in the mundane suddenly reveals itself to her, urging translation onto canvas. Among these, the triangle became her most cherished form. Drawn from vivid memories of village fairs, festive processions, and colorful market scenes, strings of tiny triangular flags—locally called patake—inspired a visual vocabulary that continues to define her artistic style.
Born and based in Nashik, Maharashtra, contemporary artist Asha Anil Phadatare has spent more than two decades immersed in the world of art. For her, painting is not a hobby or profession alone—it is an inseparable part of existence. She often describes it as a language of emotions, a way of expressing the churn of thoughts and feelings that words cannot contain.
Asha’s process is both intuitive and meditative. Hidden emotions surface gradually, taking shape in bold strokes and colors. Some works reach completion swiftly, while others linger in a state of incompleteness—each canvas carrying its own rhythm, much like life itself. She embraces this flow without seeking definite answers, allowing art to remain a mystery that nurtures her spirit.
Her practice extends beyond painting into wall art, sculptures, and oil portraits, where she experiments with mediums like fiber, oils, and acrylics. Yet, at the heart of her work lies abstraction, where vibrant compositions invite viewers to pause and rediscover the beauty in forms they might otherwise overlook.
Through her art, Asha creates not only aesthetic experiences but also a subtle reminder of joy, rhythm, and connection. Each canvas becomes a celebration of life’s simplest yet most enduring moments—shapes fluttering like sparrows, colors echoing festivities, and emotions flowing freely without boundaries.
Education :
2001 – 2002 Bachelor of Arts – Kalavishwa
2002 – 2005 Diploma in Fine Arts – Raheja School of Arts, (First Class and First Rank Holder)
(2007 – 2025) Work Experience :
Abstract Painting:
Over 21 years of experience in abstract painting.
Created 500+ abstract artworks for exhibitions, private collections, and large-scale projects.
Wall Painting:
14+ years of experience in wall painting.
Completed 100+ projects, including murals for residential and commercial spaces.
Large Aquarium Painting Projects: Ranchi (Overmanzi), Mumbai and Kesari, Sawantwadi
Oil Canvas Portraits:
15+ years of experience in creating oil portrait paintings.
Notable projects include artworks displayed at Satara Ambrai Resort.
Canvas Painting: For State Bank of India, Bandra branch and for Rustomjee, Dadar
Fiber Sculpture and Acrylic Painting:
Extensive experience in fiber sculpture and acrylic painting, particularly in Nava Patan.
Sculptures created for “Apla Gaon” exhibit unique craftsmanship and design.
Solo Exhibitions
2008 at Art Plaza
2011 at Kohinoor Continental Hotel
2012 at Bajaj Art Gallery
2025 at Jehangir Art Gallery
Group Exhibitions and Participation
2005 – 2007 Bombay Art Society
2006 – 2008 Indian Art Festival
