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Art/Painting of Artist Mohammed Suleman, Bihar, India

About Visual Artist Mohammed Suleman

Bihar, India


ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS:

  • International Painting Competition (Sankatmochan & Vighanharta) 2022, Organized by Arts Crafts & Riva Industrial, U.A.E., Dubai
  • National Online Art Competition 2022, Organized by 27 Art Point & Rang Sang, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
  • 1st All India Online Art Exhibition 2021, Organized by Art Family India
  • North Zonal Award Professional Category 2019, Organized by Camel Art Foundation, Mumbai
  • Hyderabad Art Society, Hyderabad (2018-2019)
  • International Drawing Biennale 2018-2019, Organized by Ankan Art Associates, Faridabad
  • All India One Line Art Exhibition, Organized by 27 Art Point, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (2018-2019, 2019-2020)
  • Bihar Kala Samman, Awarded by the Government of Bihar (2016)
  • First State Art Exhibition, Organized by Bihar Lalit Kala Academy, Patna (2015)
  • Dalsingsarai Anumandaliya Buddhijivimanch "Samman", Painting Award (2014)
  • Ravi Jain Annual Art Exhibition (Merit Certificate Award), Organized by Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi (2013)
  • 28th State Art Exhibition, State Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow, U.P. (2009)
  • Keshav Smriti Gram Gaurav Samman, Awarded by RSS Chief Sri Mohan Ji Rao M. Bhagwat
  • M.F.A. First Position in Order of Merit, Lucknow University (2007)
  • Inter-State Folk & Contemporary Art Exhibition, Organized by Free Lance G.C. A. Ara, Bihar (2008)
  • All India Art Tour 2007, Organized by Camel Art Foundation, Mumbai
  • 73rd & 74th All India Art Exhibition (Highly Commended Award), Organized by The Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar (2007, 2008)
  • 7th & 8th Northern Regional Art Exhibition (Student Category), Organized by Camelin Art Foundation, New Delhi (2007, 2008)
  • 79th & 88th Annual All India Art Exhibition, Organized by All India Fine Arts & Craft Society (AIFACS), New Delhi (2007, 2015)
  • State Regional Art Exhibition, State Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow, U.P. (2006)
  • 4th Art Exhibition, Bokaro Kala Academy, Jharkhand (2004)
  • Sketch Competition, Faculty of Visual Arts, B.H.U., Varanasi (2002, 2003, 2004)
  • Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Visual Arts, B.H.U., Varanasi (2002, 2003, 2004)

SCHOLARSHIPS & SPONSORSHIP:

  • Junior Fellowship
    Government of India, Ministry of Culture, New Delhi (2010-2012)

  • Research Grant Scholarship
    National Lalit Kala Academy of India, New Delhi (2008-2009)

  • National Scholarship
    Government of India, Ministry of Culture (2005-2007)

  • State Lalit Kala Academy, U.P. (2006)

Exhibitions and Shows:

  • Contemporary Art from India 2024, at Siddharth Art Gallery, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Resonance and Rhythm 2024, at Gandhi Art Gallery, NCZCC, Prayagraj, U.P.
  • Imaginative 2023, at Bihar Lalit Kala Academy, Patna, Bihar
  • Collective Voices 2023, at Open Palm Court Gallery, New Delhi
  • Panoramic View of Bihar 2022, at Gallery Pioneer, New Delhi
  • Glimpses of Art 2022, at ICA Gallery, Jaipur, Rajasthan
  • International Art Exhibition, Organized by Camlin Art Foundation, Mumbai (2019-2020)
  • Sankalan Gharvapasi, at CSOI Art Gallery, New Delhi (2018)
  • Sankalan at Rabindra Bhawan, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi (2018)
  • Emotion, at Bihar Lalit Kala Academy, Patna (2014)
  • Kala Mangal, at Bihar Lalit Kala Academy, Patna (2012-2013, 2016)
  • Cloude Skep, at Rabindra Bhawan, Lalit Kala Akademy, New Delhi (2012)
  • Cheers 2011, at the Miele Experience Centre, New Delhi (2012)

Solo Shows:

  • Rhythmicity of the Lines and Form, at Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi (2023)
  • Asthaullas-2, at CSOI Art Gallery, New Delhi (2018)
  • Asthaulla Satje, at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (2018)
  • International Kala Mela, at Lalit Kala Akademy, New Delhi (2018)
  • Lalit Kala Akademy, New Delhi (2017)
  • Festivities of Life, at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (2014)
  • Suleman Vs Suleman, at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (2009)
  • Journey of Mohammed Suleman, at Visual Art Gallery, New Delhi (2008)
  • Ru-Baru, at Painting Drawing Exhibition, Amritsar (2007)
  • Drazee, at Drawing Exhibition Sponsored by State Lalit Kala Academy, U.P. (2006)
  • Contours, at Drawing Exhibition at Art Gallery Gangatat, Varanasi (U.P.) (2004)

All India Art Exhibitions:

  • 117th Annual Art Exhibition, Organized by Bombay Art Society, Mumbai (2009 & 2018-19)
  • 12th All India Art Exhibition, Organized by State Lalit Kala Academy, U.P. (2010)
  • State Annual Art Exhibition, Organized by State Lalit Kala Academy, U.P. (2013-14 & 2019-2020)
  • 72nd All India Art Exhibition, Organized by The Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar (2006 & 2019)
  • 77th & 78th All India Art Exhibitions, Organized by AIFACS, New Delhi (2005 & 2006)
  • 10th All India Art Exhibition, Organized by State Lalit Kala Academy, U.P. (2003)
  • First All India Art Exhibition, Organized by Sri Jan Lalit Kala Sansthan, Dalsingsarai, Bihar (2003)

National Exhibitions:

  • 61st National Exhibition of Art, Organized by Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi (2019-2020)
  • 56th National Exhibition of Art, Organized by Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi (2015-16)
  • 48th National Exhibition of Art, Organized by National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai (2005-06)
  • 47th National Exhibition of Art, at Rashtriya Lalit Kala Kendra, Lucknow (2004-05)

Artist Camps

  • National Art Camp, Sivan, Bihar, Arthshila (2022)
  • National Art Camp, Dehradun (2019)
  • National Art Camp, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand (2018)
  • National Art Camp, Udaipur, Rajasthan (2013 & 2018)
  • Singh Asth, Ujjain, M.P. (2016)
  • National Lalit Kala Academy, Regional Centre Bhubaneswar (2009)
  • North Central Zone Cultural Centre, Allahabad, U.P. (2007)
  • State Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow, U.P. (2006)

Group Shows:

  • Contemporary Expressions, at Mystiq Art Gallery, New Delhi (2023)
  • Celebrating Recession, at Open Palam Court Gallery, New Delhi (2009)
  • Karma-Krishna, Different Strokes, Buddha-Ganesh-Krishna, at Mystiq Art Gallery, New Delhi (2008)
  • Mystic Expressions - Journey of Md. Suleman, at Visual Art Gallery, New Delhi (2008)
  • Crossing Currents, at Chandigarh (2007)
  • Cheeni Kum Art Zyaadaat, at Mystiq Art Gallery, New Delhi (2007)
  • “Abhivyakti”, at Rashtriya Lalit Kala Kendra, Lucknow (2006, 07)
  • Mystiq India, at West Kingston, U.K. (London) (2007)
  • PRAYAS, at Rastriya Lalit Kala Kendra, Bhubaneswar (2008)
  • Mile Surra Mera Tumhara, at Mystiq Art Gallery, New Delhi (2010)
  • Heartistic Expressions, at Mumbai Cricket Association Club, Mumbai (2010)
  • India International Art Fair, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi (2010)

Political and Foundation Activities:

  • Chairman, Mohammed Art Foundation, Dalsinghsarai (2010-2020)
  • Chairman, Visual Art Foundation (2015-2020)
  • Ward Member, Nagar Panchayat, Dalsinghsarai (2007-2012)

Collections:

  • Mystiq Art Gallery, New Delhi
  • Sri Ram Lakhan Mahto, Ex. Minister of Bihar Government
  • Museum of Fine Art, Punjab University (2007)
  • Camlin Art Foundation, Mumbai (2008)

Education:

  • M.F.A (Creative Painting) College of Art & Craft Lucknow University (U.P) (2007)
  • B.F.A (Painting) Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (2005)
  • Research Scholar PhD, Mangalayatan University, Aligarh Uttar Pradesh

 

Artist's statement:
 

My journey in the world of art began in a small town called Dalsingsarai, Samastipur, Bihar, and has evolved over the years through rigorous academic and artistic endeavors. I completed my Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting in 2005 from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, followed by a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Painting in 2007 from the College of Art and Craft, Lucknow. Currently, I am pursuing my Ph.D. research in Painting at Manglayatan University, Aligarh.

The theme of my artworks is predominantly rooted in Indian mythology, particularly in the contemporary context. A major focus of my paintings includes the depictions of Lord Ganesh, Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna, and Nandi, which I portray in abstract forms, often incorporating floral and leafy elements. Having studied art in Varanasi, I was deeply influenced by the majestic, larger-than-life image of Nandi that roams freely in the region. In my paintings, I highlight Nandi, who is considered a symbol of prosperity, peace, strength, and power in Hindu religious beliefs, blending these symbolic shapes into my works.

Additionally, the childhood form of Lord Ganesh, with his robust physique, has always fascinated me. I was particularly influenced by the vibrant red hues of Lord Ganesh’s statues during Durga Puja in Bengal, which inspired some of my compositions. My paintings are predominantly created using mixed media, with a combination of paper and canvas, often reflecting the etched effects seen in etching techniques.

I have held solo and group exhibitions in various renowned art galleries and museums across the country and abroad. I have also received the National Scholarship and Junior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Along with these accolades, I have participated in several prestigious national and international art camps and have been awarded multiple significant prizes for my artistic contributions.

- Mohammed Suleman

Mohammed Suleman ARTWORKS/PAINTING FOR SALE


Nandi-2237

Painting: Mixed Media on Paper
Art by: Mohammed Suleman
Size: 16.5 X 12.0 inch (WxH)

Nandi-2236

Painting: Mixed Media on Paper
Art by: Mohammed Suleman
Size: 16.5 X 12.0 inch (WxH)

Nandi-2235

Painting: Mixed Media on Paper
Art by: Mohammed Suleman
Size: 16.5 X 12.0 inch (WxH)

Nandi-2234

Painting: Mixed Media on Paper
Art by: Mohammed Suleman
Size: 16.5 X 12.0 inch (WxH)

Shri Ganesha-662

Painting: Mixed Media on Paper
Art by: Mohammed Suleman
Size: 12.0 X 8.0 inch (WxH)

Shri Ganesha-663

Painting: Mixed Media on Paper
Art by: Mohammed Suleman
Size: 12.0 X 8.0 inch (WxH)

Shri Ganesha-292

Painting: Mixed Media on Paper
Art by: Mohammed Suleman
Size: 12.0 X 8.0 inch (WxH)

Shri Ganesha-291

Painting: Mixed Media on Paper
Art by: Mohammed Suleman
Size: 12.0 X 8.0 inch (WxH)

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