Somnath Bothe is a contemporary Indian visual artist based in Pune, Maharashtra, whose vibrant paintings reflect a deep engagement with memory, culture, and the contrasting rhythms of village and city life. Born in 1982 in Paithan, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, he grew up surrounded by rural landscape and folk sensibilities, which instilled in him a lasting respect for nature, humility, and everyday life.

He trained in fine art at Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune (Mumbai University), earning diplomas in painting and art education that provided a solid technical foundation for his creative practice. Over the years, Bothe has developed a visual language that blends expressive colour, rhythm, and form to create scenes that feel both familiar and evocative.

Bothe’s paintings often depict rain-washed streets, historical sites, folk figures, and landscapes that carry a sense of cultural memory. The fusion of rustic and urban motifs creates compositions that are colourful, nostalgic, and “conversational” in tone, works that invite viewers to reflect on the shared heritage embedded in everyday scenes.

His approach is intuitive yet thoughtful. Whether portraying the vibrant colours of a monsoon street or the quiet presence of a historic place, Bothe uses expressive brushwork and layered compositions to evoke atmosphere and emotional response. Through his evolving practice, he continues to explore the subtle interplay between form, place, and feeling, creating artworks that resonate with both personal experience and universal human sentiment.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

2006-07 - Diploma in Art Education, Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune
2002-06 - Diploma in Painting (First Class) Merit of Mumbai Board Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune
1999-2000 - Art Teacher Diploma, Aurangabad

Somnath Bothe

Visual Artist | Pune, Maharashtra, India

Available Artworks by Somnath Bothe