Mohan Naik

In his sixties today, Mohan Naik is a Goan artist who has over the last couple of decades, carved out a distinct and unique niche for himself in the art world both nationally and internationally. What defines this artist is his rootedness in nature, his focus on the basic experiences of a simple village life, his closeness and fondness for livestock as companions, his vision of an ideal rural world and his belief in his own ability to portray through his art a constantly evolving yet characteristically stylized depiction of this harmonious world. A Fine Arts graduate - he has had multiple solo and group exhibitions in India and abroad but still enjoys turning to memories and experiences in Goa as resources for his paintings.

His artwork always has a warm, glowing yet vibrant blend of shapes, colours and figures that speak of the softness, gentleness and peace that can only be found when one turns back to nature. Hence his work has found appeal with one and all, irrespective of nationality, religion or language. Mohan's style of painting almost always uses warm mellow shades often in oils or pastels and portray very stylistic imagery of village life and personal interactions between people on canvas. From his distinct style in capturing the female form to his much loved goats with extremely expressive human eyes, his fans and collectors admire the soft subtle yet warm tones in his work.

Born:- 1960 at Ghodkem
Education:- Bachelor of Fine Arts Goa Collage of Art Bombay University 1989

Solo Shows:-

• 1992 One man show at the Flying Dutchman Calangute Goa
• 1993 One man show at the Flying Dutchman Calangute Goa
• 1996 One man Show at the Nanu beach resort Goa
• 1997 ‘ The Cow Herd’ One man Show at the “Galeria Ralino” Panjim Goa
• 1998 One man show at the “Galeria Ralino” Panjim Goa
• 1999 ‘Ghodkem’ One man show at the Art Chamber Calangute Goa
• 2001 One man Show at the Art Chamber Calangute Goa
• 2004 Solo Show at the Gallery Gitanjali Panjim Goa
• 2006 Solo Show at the Gallery Gitanjali Panjim Goa
• 2007 Solo Show at the Gallery Gitanjali Panjim Goa
• 2009 Solo Show at the Gallery Gitanjali Panjim Goa
• 2010 Solo Show at the Gallery Gitanjali Panjim Goa
• 2011 Solo Show at the Frames Gallery Scotland U k
• 2011 Solo show at the Kala Academy Panjim Goa
• 2014 'Rural Harmony' solo show at Carpe Diem Majorda Goa
• 2016 'Through The Eyes of a Goat'  solo show at Carpe Diem Majorda Goa
• 2018 'Reminiscence' solo show at Carpe Diem Majorda Goa
• 2020 'Dev Borem Korum' solo show at Carpe Diem Majorda Goa
• 2023 'Rustic Rhapsody' solo show at Jehangir Art Gallery - Mumbai
• 2024 'Rustic Rhapsody Returns' solo show at Carpe Diem Majorda Goa 

Important Shows:-

• 1993 ‘Contemporary Colourz’ The Flying Dutchman art gallery Calangute
• 1995 Four man show at the Leela Beach Mobar Goa
• 1996 Represented Goa at the ‘Castle gate House’  gallery for modern art Cumbria U k
• 1998 ‘Simple Melodies’ Two man show at Kala academy Panjim Goa
• 2004 Two man show at Art Chamber Calangute Goa
• 2005 Four man Show at Art Chamber Calangute Goa
• 2008 ‘Direct and Discrete’ two man show at gallery attic Panjim Goa
• 2009  Group show at Indian Academy of fine arts Amritsar India
• 2001 Group exhibition at Regent Art Gallery Mumbai
• 2011 Art fair Scotland UK
• 2012 Five man show at gallery G- Banglore India
• 2020 'Dev Borem Korum' solo show at Carpe Diem Majorda Goa
• 2023 'Rustic Rhapsody' solo show at Jehangir Art Gallery - Mumbai

Group Shows:-

• 1987 State art exhibition Kala Academy Goa
• 1988 Group exhibition by MahaShala Kala Sangam Marshel
• 1998 Group exhibition at Kala Academy Goa
• 1990 State art Exhibition Kala Academy Goa
• 1994 Group exhibition at ‘The Gallery’ Calangute Goa
• 1999 Group exhibition at The Portuguese Consulate Goa
• 2000 Group exhibition at Art Chamber Calangute Goa
• 2001 Group exhibition at Regent Art Gallery Mumbai
• 2001 Group exhibition at Birla Academy Mumbai
• 2002 Group exhibition at Birla Academy Mumbai
• 2003 Group exhibition at Birla Academy Mumbai
• 2003 Group exhibition at Art Chamber Calangute Goa
• 2004 Group exhibition at Kerkar art Gallery Calangute Goa
• 2008  ‘Ganesh’ Ruchikas Art Gallery Panjim Goa
• 2009’ Carnival of Colors’ Ruchikas art Gallery Panjim Goa
• 2010 Group exhibition at Ruchikas art Gallery Panjim Goa
• 2011 Group exhibition at Gallery Gitanjali Panjim Goa
• 2012 Group exhibition at Ruchikas Art Gallery Panjim Goa

Camps attended:-

• 1988 Art camp Organized by ‘Mahashala Kala Sangam’ Marshal
• 2008 Art camp organized by ‘Ruchikas Art Gallery’
• 2008 Print making workshop by India Art Foundation Mumbai
• 2009 Art camp organized by Art and Culture Goa and West Zone Cultural Centere Udaipure
• 2010 Art camp at Ravindra Bhavan Margao
• 2011 Art camp organized by India Art Foundation Mumbai
• 2013 Special Drawing camp organized by Art & Culture Department Goa
• 2013 Group exhibition at Art & Culture art gallery Panjim

Auctions:-

• 1993 Art Auction organized by Flying Dutchman Art Gallery Calangute Goa
• 1993 Art auction to raise funds for latur earthquake effected
• 2004 Charity Auction at Hotel Taj (to raise funds for Tsunami effected)
• 2010 B-book art auction Goa
• 2012 Spandan charity art auction Goa
• 2017 Carpe Diem Charity art auction at Planet Hollywood - Goa

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