Brief of Artist Alpa Palkhiwala

(b.1975) Originally from Cambay, I’ve been living in Ahmedabad,
completed (B.F.A.) in C.N.College of Fine Arts, Ahmedabad in 1996
Bachelor of Arts with History in Gujarat University in 1998


Statement : blend the forms of ancient Indian art and individualize my innovative style - a new semi
realistic technique of texturing with the realistic play of earthy colour. The Padmasana series appears
like the Indian heritage, its culture and yoga forms.

As a Contemporary Artist, my work is deeply inspired by spiritual art, with a focus on the Padmasana form, which I blend with themes of yoga and meditation. By harmonizing the mind, body, and breath, my aim is to evoke a sense of energy and peace that nourishes the soul. Through layers of earthy colors and my unique
style, I illuminate this energy in my artwork. My Transcendental Universe series exemplifies this approach to Contemporary Art—handmade in dark hues of black and grey on raw canvas, using acrylics, ink, and charcoal to achieve
a finish akin to an etching print. I used jute fabric to make his frame look authentic. Each piece
captures the meditative calm and innate cosmic energy that can be experienced through dedicated
practice.

Creation by me is not limited to the basic Padmasana Yoga Mudra of the same name that enables the
practice of Yoga as a powerful physiological, psychological and meditation technique. This mudra
has been effectively used by me as a means to visualize and blend Hinduism, its rich manuscripts
and the practice of meditation for paying a tribute to the powers and energies of the universe both in
metaphysical form or in those who descended in earthly forms. all this experience of self-realisation of
the vast and mind-boggling cosmos around us through art on the canvas.


Solo Shows :
2006: Solo show “Energy of Women” at the Contemporary Art Gallery, Ahmedabad
2015: Solo show ‘Circle-The Essence of Life’ at Ravishankar Raval Kala Bhavan, Ahmedabad
2021: Solo show “Padmasana-the silent explosion” in Ahmedabad ni Gufa Art gallery.
2022: Solo show “Tranquil Life” show at Gujarat state LalitKala Academy, Ahmedabad.
2022: Solo show “Padmasana-the Perpetual Perception” at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
2024: Solo show “Padmasana” Preview show at Gujarat Lalit Kala Academy, Gujarat
2025: Solo show “Padmasana- illumination within” at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi


Group Shows
2008: Monson Show Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery Mumbai
2020: Group Show “The Soul call” organize by Kadamb Art association with Rotary Club Chandigarh.
2018: Invited in ‘Tranquil Life’ show at Society of Metropolitan gallery, Chicago.
2021: Selection in The Bombay art society.
2021 : Group show ‘verve’ organized by JITO at Hutheesing visual art centre, Ahmedabad, India
2022: Group show “Unbound Reverie” held in Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai
2010: Bhartiya kala Utsav All India Art and music festival in Kolkata
2014: Gallery Green Kolkata.
2019: ‘Creative Voyage’ organized by Art Life Gallery Noida.
2017: ‘Shilpanjali’ organized by Gallery Green Kolkata presents in Mumbai.
2013 : Gallery Veda Chennai
2015: Participant ‘season 1’ ‘Ahmedabad ARTe’FAIR organized by Petal Foundation
2016: Participant ‘season 2’ Ahmedabad ARTe’FAIR organized by Petal Foundation.
2019: Participant in ‘Ahmedabad Shopping Festival’ organized by Vibrant Gujarat Federation
2019: Participant & live demo in HBLF show by Hardware Samachar Art Destination Gandhinagar.
2020: Selection in Savishkara art gallery, Rajkot
2020: Participant in exhibition Kalaprayati- Unite Against Coronavirus- Invent art Ahmedabad
2020: Selection in “For The Kisans” National Exhibition of Art curated by White Rose movement Kochi
2020: “Love the Neighbour” National Exhibition of Art curated by White Rose movement Kochi


Camps Attended
1997: Sketching Tour to Udaipur- Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
1995: Sketching Tour to Ajanta – Ellora
2018: Attend workshop of “Life of Tirthankaras depicted in style of Manuscripts” hosted by Lalbhai
Dalpatbhai Museum & N.C.Mehta Gallery, Gujarat
Honours
Invited as a Jury Member for Judging Painting Competition for students by Nirma University at the
State Level – 2023
Has been invited as a Jury Member for Judging Painting Competition for students by Gujarat Law
Society at the State Level - 2019
Award
2020: Award by Vishwarang Tagore International Literature and Art Festival Bhopal
2019: Award by Navchitra Durga Puraskar by Lalit Kala Prabodhini,Pune
2021: Rewarded by Bombay art society, Mumbai
2012: Selection by Gujarat state Lalit kala Academy, Ahmedabad
2006: Painting selected by Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai.


Residence-Studio
Alpa V. Palkhiwala