Sharad Tarde
Sharad is a contemporary abstract artist based in Pune, India, with 40+ years of experience working across multiple media including painting, sculpture, murals, stained glass, and acrylic moulding.
Born in 1955, Sharad's artistic journey began with photography before evolving into abstract painting. His work is characterized by a commitment to breaking conventional boundaries and pursuing spontaneous truth on the canvas. He holds a Graduate degree in Photography from the University of Bombay (1976) and an MABM from St. Xavier's College, Bombay (1980).
His work has been exhibited at prestigious venues including Bal Gandharva Art Gallery, International Lalit Kala Mela, and Indian Habitat Centre. Notable commissions include murals for the Indian National Games (1994), S.G. Bank France (2003), and the Commonwealth Youth Games (2008).
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Statement
"Years of painting taught me an unexpected truth: striving for control hindered my art. So, I let go of my expectations and approached the canvas with an open mind. The canvas became a gateway to the unknown, where colours guided my brush without conscious effort. My paintings offer glimpses into the unseen and invite viewers to explore the infinite possibilities beyond the mind's limits."
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Exhibitions
2022
Perception III - PNG Art Gallery, Pune
2022
Perception II - Maharaja Sayajirao University Baroda
2021
Studio Kaleido, Pune
2020
Sarai Art Gallery, Kolhapur
2018
Intl. Lalit Kala Mela, New Delhi
2014
Murals - Bal Gandharva Art Gallery, Pune
2013
Kala Nidhi, Ahmedabad
2002
Sculpture Show - Trinity House, New Delhi
1988
Photography Show - Varma Art Gallery, New Delhi
1984
Paintings & Murals - Bal Gandharva Art Gallery, Pune