About Madhuri Kathe
Madhuri works intuitively with gauze, rice paper and induces colours with dyes and burnt paper. Textural variations are created to reveal details and complexities within the image. Materials are deconstructed, ripped, burnt and dyed and it is during this process that the clothes, papers and colours form a unique abstract pattern. She finds inspiration in everything nature; it’s the icy landscapes of Sweden that prompted her to introduce whites and blues in her recent works. Her palette gravitates towards the use of sea green, blue, purple, pale yellow and burnt orange - soft hues that she associates with a sense of calm. She has held various solo shows at Bajaj Art Gallery, Devlalikar Art Gallery and Kala Ghoda Walk in Gallery to name a few of them. In addition, she has actively participated in multiple group shows across borders like Germany and Switzerland. Kathe has been facilitated by prominent art critics, institutions and art houses.
Academics
1993-Master degree in drawing and painting with gold medal.from Vikram University, Ujjain1995-Master degree in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology.1999-Awarded Ph.D.Doctorate on A critical Study of Raghogarh School of Painting.
Awards and recognition
1984 - 10th Hindu Conference New York, Exhibition on the theme “Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam”1993 - Nagpur University, Interuniversity West Zone, First prize for best painting.State first prize for painting, from Devi Ahilya university, Indore.1993 – Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad Award, Devi Ahilya University, Indore1995 - Rashtriya Kalidas Samaroha, Won National Award for best entry.1996 – All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS) Award, New Delhi1992 – Gold Medal at the National Youth Festival1984 – Recognition at the 10th Hindu Conference, New York (Exhibition on the theme “Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam”)
Collections
Private collections across India and internationallyCollections in countries including Germany, Switzerland, and the United States
