Ashwinkumar Pandharabale

Ashwinkumar Pandharabale is an emerging contemporary Indian artist with four years of dedicated experience, whose work dynamically merges Abstract Expressionism with profound figurative elements. His artistic journey is a spiritual quest to visualize the invisible, drawing inspiration from the universal energy, or "aura," of all living and non-living things. He is deeply influenced by the *Panchamahabhutas*—the five great elements of earth, water, fire, air, and sky—and his own five senses. Pandharabale’s canvas becomes a meeting point where the auras of different entities converge, creating a new, vibrant energy. He uses the spontaneous, lightning-like force of his lines and the rich rhythm of his colors to translate these complex spiritual experiences into compelling visual narratives, creating original artwork that encourages viewers to see the world’s hidden beauty.
Pandharabale built a strong academic foundation for his career with a formal fine arts education. He earned his G.D. Art in Painting from the prestigious Dalvi's Art Institute, Kolhapur, in 2021, a comprehensive program that honed his technical skills and conceptual understanding. He furthered his qualifications by completing a Dip.A.Ed from Kalavishv Mahavidyalay, Sangli, in 2022, solidifying his expertise in art education. This training immediately led to an early career role as an Art Teacher at MTES Marathi School, where he shared his passion with a new generation. This blend of creative practice and educational experience has provided him with a unique perspective, enriching his journey as a professional freelance artist.
The artist's talent has gained significant early-career recognition through numerous accolades and competitive selections. His skill in printmaking was acknowledged with a selection by the esteemed Art Society of India in 2022. That same year, his work was also chosen for the Maharashtra State Award selection, a major honor in the regional art scene. Demonstrating remarkable versatility, Pandharabale has been a consistent achiever in prestigious competitions, including the All India National Landscape Competition, the All India Portrait Competition, and multiple State Level Nude Life Painting Competitions. These achievements highlight his technical proficiency across various genres and mark him as an award-winning artist to watch.
Ashwinkumar Pandharabale is actively engaged in the wider art community, continuously refining his craft through participation in high-profile workshops and exhibitions. His recent engagements include:

* International Print Exchange Program India (2024)
* Intaglio Print Making Workshop with Chandrashekhar Waghmare (2024)
* Ravi Mandlik Painting Workshop (2023)
* Rangsparsh Annual Function (2022)
* Art Society of India Selection (Print Making) (2022)
* Maharashtra State Award Selection (2022)
* State Level Nude Life Painting Competition (2022, 2020, 2019)
* Wood Cut Print Making Workshop