Contemporary Artist
B.F.A (Bachelor of fine art)
Website: www.studiop6.com
Instagram: @studio_p6
LinkedIn: Pradnya Shah
Email: pradnya.shah@studiop6.com
Artist Statement
As a painter and trained musician, my work translates the rhythms of nature into visual symphonies, where color, texture, and form echo sound and movement. Inspired by water, stone, and sound, I explore the deep harmony between
earthly elements and their unseen energies.
Using knife painting, layered textures, and water-based techniques, I create immersive compositions that invite the viewer to experience art as sound and sound as art. Each painting unfolds like a melody—a silent rhythm that resonates with the soul.
Education & Influences
- Holds a Diploma in Music, blending artistic expression with musical rhythms.
- Raised in a culturally rich family rooted in Gandhian values.
- Father: Dr. M.B. Shah, an award-winning Hindi writer honored by three Presidents of India.
- Mother: Rajashree Shah (Usha Kirtane), a renowned singer and composer.
- Inspired by music, light, nature, and the evolving passage of time.
Artistic Approach
- Mediums: Acrylic, oil, ink, and mixed media.
- Techniques: Knife painting, textured layering, water-based effects, and dry brush methods.
- Themes: The interplay of sound, energy, time, and nature.
- Signature Style: Abstract compositions with rich textures and a luminous interplay of color and form.
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
- Amdavad ni Gufa Gallery, Ahmedabad (2024)
- Kamal Nayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai (2023)
- Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (2022)
- Taj Palace, Mumbai (2019)
- World Trade Center, Mumbai (2019)
- Dingle Art Gallery ,Pune ( 2010)
Group Exhibitions
- Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai – "Josh Foundation" (2022)
- CAF Art Gallery, Germany (2019)
- World Trade Center, Mumbai – "Artival" (2019)
- Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai – Art Fair (2019)
Professional Highlights
- Param Vir Chakra Portrait Series – Created 21 portraits of Indian Army heroes.
- 100+ Global Workshops – Empowering artists through creative expression.
- Book Cover Artist – Designed covers for books on Mahatma Gandhi, Vinoba Bhave, and Sane Guruji.
- 15+ Years in Multimedia Design – Merging art and technology in the e-learning industry.
Awards & Recognition
- First Women, Global Art Icons Gold Award – FWAF (2021)
- International Women’s Art Fair Award – FWAF (2020)
- Jagannath Wani Award – K.S. Vani Association, Canada
- Gujarati Modhwani Samiti Award, Mumbai
Press & Public Engagements
- Featured in The Asset Times, World Art Encyclopedia, and Statist.
- International women's Art ,coffee table book
- Stratist International women's magazine.
Upcoming Series: "Water, Stone, and Sound" (2025)
A deep exploration of natural elements, their energy, and spiritual resonance.
Collections & Representation
- Works held in private collections in Mumbai, Pune, and internationally.
- Actively seeking gallery representation and global collaborations.