20th to 26th May 2025
“Within”
Solo Show by Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah
VENUE:
Nehru Centre Art Gallery
Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli,
Mumbai 400 018
11am to 7pm
Contact: +91 98254 42287
This show was inaugurated on 20th May 2025 by Honorable Guests Sanjay Patil (ACP) in the presence of Aslam Hasan Customs Commissioner, Kisalay Vora senior artist, Manmohan Jaiswal Art Curator, Event Organiser, Prashant Kumar Advocate, Mr. Zen Senior Artist, Pushpa Verma Actress & Author, Sohan Sharma Films producer, Leena Chopda Sivanchi Malani Nari Shakti organisation, Daya Yadav Bollywood Actor, Shreya Ojha Actress & Anchor, Kamlesh Doshi Film Producer, Moiz Mamoonwala Degital Art Promoter, Manoj Mishra Finance & Wealth management among others
Maitrry P Shah, an award-winning and internationally recognized contemporary Indian artist, has captivated audiences with her expressive and imaginative paintings. With a deeply contemporary style, she has carved a niche for herself in the art world. Born on April 11, 1987, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat,
Maitrry discovered her passion for painting at a young age, immersing herself in the beauty of nature. As she delved into the world of art and artists through books, her parents provided unwavering support and encouragement, fueling her determination to create her own world with colors and brushes.
Maitrry’s artistic journey began during her studies, as she started creating paintings and participating in various art competitions. At the tender age of 12, she received her first international accolade, the “Silver Medal,” in the 10th Kanagawa Biennial World Art Competition held in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan in 1999. This early recognition cemented her passion for art and marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that continues to this day.
In 2013, Maitrry’s journey took her to the United States, where she visited esteemed art galleries such as the National Gallery of Art in Washington, MoMA in New York, and the Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art in Charlotte. Inspired by these experiences, she began showcasing her artwork through 3 solo and 43 group exhibitions in leading art galleries all over India and abroad.
She presented her work in art galleries at Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Jaipur, Bhilwara-Rajasthan, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Manipal, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mauritius, Warsaw-Poland etc, her works are in collection of many reputed art collectors and art institutions of national and international reputation on a global level.
Her paintings found their place in numerous national and international art exhibitions, earning her three international awards, including ten gold medals, two silver medals, and one silver crown in national competitions, as well as six state-level awards and certifications. Maitrry got an honorable doctorate Degree in Fine arts from IEMS University.
Maitrry is renowned for her expressive paintings, which she creates using various mediums such as oil, acrylic, oil pastels, and mixed media. Her artistic style is deeply contemporary, and her work resonates with human emotions, particularly those of women. Love, happiness, despair, and sadness are among the emotions vividly portrayed in her artwork, which is often described as soul-touching.
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“Within” Solo Show By Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah In Nehru Centre Art Gallery
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