Mukhote Presents Group exhibition of Paintings, Pottery & Sculptures by 6 contemporary Artists from Ahmedabad to be held at Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai From 9th to 15th May, 2023

MUMBAI, 8 MAY, 2023 (PNT): “Mukhote” a Group exhibitions of nationally renowned artists and painters from Ahmedabad is currently running at Nehru Center Art Gallery, Worli. The exhibition will feature works by Neelu Patel (founder of Mukhoute Creative Art Foundation) as well as works by Dimple Taylor, Dilip Parmar, Shruti Soni, Bansu Shah-Sompura, Mahesh Watalia. The exhibition will be open for public from 9 to 15 May, 2023 at Nehru Center Worli from 11 am to 7 pm daily. Mukhote Creative Art Foundation is a non-profit organization working under G. J. Patel Charitable Trust owned by Ms. Kokilaben G. Patel based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The chief motive of this foundation is to encourage & promote contemporary as well as modern art and crafts and to preserve few lost arts and crafts of India.

*Banshu Shah Sompura*, a renowned sculptor artist who project her inner feeling in form of her art work. Her work highlights her love for nature & motherhood. She is the daughter of Lt. Nimishbhai Shah founder of Prathana Constructions who created landmark buildings in his era and sister of a renowned interior designer, art runs in her blood. Her in laws have decades of experience in creating marble temples and fine work on marble.

*Dilip Parmar*, an artist from Morbi (Gujrat), is a dedicated and wonderful artist. Born in the beautiful area of Valsad. He has been a natural lover of beauty. Presently, he lives in Morbi and spends a considerable time in making beautiful paintings. Dilip has completed diploma in fine Arts. His favourite theme is ‘Abstract Art’ and has mastered this art which can be seen in many of his paintings. Dilip in his journey as an artist has participated in many exhibitions held in different parts of the country. His painting named “Lenoprint” was selected at the national level art exhibition held at Nagpur. He has been an expect in making designs for ceramics. He enjoy good reputation, locally and regionally as an artist of “Abstract Art”

*Dimple Tailor* is a versatile artist with a specialization in oil painting, watercolor painting, Warli art, and pencil sketching. With a keen eye for details and a love for art. Dimpal’s works are a beautiful amalgamation of traditional and contemporary styles. Born in Valsad, Gujrat in 1980. Dimple discovered her passion for art at a young age. After completing her Diploma in Fine Arts from Govt. Polytechnic Surat, Dimpal continued to hone her skills in various publications and art blogs. In addition to creating art, Dimpal is a passionate teacher, conducting workshops and classes on Warli art, Oil and watercolor painting & sketching. Her dedication to teaching has helped aspiring artists develop their skills and unleash their creativity.

Mahesh Vataliya has 10 years experience in own art work in Pottery, Ceramic & Sculpture. He has 5 years experience at Platyplus Design Pvt. Ltd as a Ceramic Designer. He has 1.5 years experience at CEPT University as a Technician in Ceramic Workshop.

*Neelu Patel* – She is the founder of Mukhote Creative Art Foundation, Ahmedabad. She owns a diploma in Textile designing and did foundation course in Fine Arts. She is working in the art field since last 30 years. Her work is on “paper mache” bags her several awards and achievements. She is creative and do several art forms with the paper mache. Paper coils and sculptures with the same medium. She also has honorary Degree of Doctorate in “Paper Machie craft” and win State level Award for her craft from Govt. of Gujarat. She has several publications on her name which includes book on Paper Mache craft entitled “Techno Economic Letter” published by RTI, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. “Paper mache – the green craft” and “paper flutes – art of maker paper sing”, NIFT, Gandhinagar. She also conducts several workshops for paper mache crafts. She has vast experience in exhibiting her works in India & abroad.

*Shruti Soni* is an artist who brings more than just talent and grace to her craft – her work is immersive, captivating viewers with its unique reflection of her personality. With a strong inclination towards nature, her paintings demonstrate an unparalleled passion and distinctiveness, making every stroke a testament to her ardor for art. To her, art serves as another form of meditation. Shruti Soni born in a Hindu family in Ahmedabad. Shruti completed her graduation in B.Com, but her heart was always drawn towards the arts. This passion permeates all aspects of her life, as evidenced by her remarkable watercolors paintings, preferring watercolors for their depth and expressiveness. She skillfully blends color and water, allowing her to depict her life experiences on the canvas as fluidly as the medium itself.Ends