Shanti Dave Indian, b. 1931
“I like the challenge of small paintings, as they require a disciplined mind and control on technique. For me painting is Brahmanand, the ultimate joy that I like to indulge in.”
- Shanti Dave
Shanti Dave (b. 1931) is an Indian artist who resides in the village of Badpura in North Gujarat. He started his career as a signboard and banner painter in Ahmedabad. Dave then joined the Faculty of Fine Arts at the MS University in Baroda, where he obtained his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in painting.
He is known for his experimental work with encaustic, which he would combine with oil that made his work layered and gradually emerging from a flat surface. His colour palette is often subdued but dramatic.
His work has appeared in various exhibitions across India. He has also received numerous awards, including the Padma Shri in 2008.
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Metaphorical Distances
A Group Show 1 - 31 May 2024All exploring distances that are more than physical, while the exhibition embraces a conceptual exploration of these distances. This forms part of their special exhibition from the gallery collection, being...Read more -
The Celebration of Solitary
1 - 30 Apr 2023A group show of the artworks of 9 different artists, all of whom are engaging, dwelling, and celebrating the self, in terms of expression, technique or a community they belong...Read more -
Invoke | Revive | Sustain
1 - 30 Nov 2021Highlights include Satish Gujral's effervescent canvases, which reflect his modernist approach rooted in traditional Indian practices. Shanti Dave's work focuses on the medium of murals and its possibilities, while Neeraj...Read more
