Suhas Bhujbal
ROOT AND GROW
March 20 - May 2, 2024
ROOT AND GROW
March 20 - May 2, 2024
Reception: Wednesday, March 20th, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Andrea Schwartz Gallery is pleased to announce the sixth solo exhibition by Suhas Bhujbal.
“Now when I travel to various countries, even though I don’t speak their language, I try to capture the essence and energy from these exotic locales.” – Suhas Bhujbal
As an immigrant, Suhas Bhujbal finds that he, like all immigrants, left something behind in his native country. For Bhujbal, it was shopping trips with his mother. Bhujbal delighted in the colors and energy of the crowded markets, which ultimately inspired his Market series. Now, Bhujbal pulls inspiration not only from his native India, but also from his many travels and life in the Bay Area. Each painting contains an array of figures, patterns, and colors, revealing a melting pot of cultures.
Bhujbal also relates his experience as an immigrant to the natural world. Similar to how a plant’s survival depends on nourishment from the soil, water, and weather, Bhujbal’s survival depended upon acceptance by his new community. He considers himself lucky to be thriving in a multiracial, multiethnic community in the Bay Area, many of whom share his experience. Through his Plant Series, Bhujbal celebrates community and connection.
“Now when I travel to various countries, even though I don’t speak their language, I try to capture the essence and energy from these exotic locales.” – Suhas Bhujbal
As an immigrant, Suhas Bhujbal finds that he, like all immigrants, left something behind in his native country. For Bhujbal, it was shopping trips with his mother. Bhujbal delighted in the colors and energy of the crowded markets, which ultimately inspired his Market series. Now, Bhujbal pulls inspiration not only from his native India, but also from his many travels and life in the Bay Area. Each painting contains an array of figures, patterns, and colors, revealing a melting pot of cultures.
Bhujbal also relates his experience as an immigrant to the natural world. Similar to how a plant’s survival depends on nourishment from the soil, water, and weather, Bhujbal’s survival depended upon acceptance by his new community. He considers himself lucky to be thriving in a multiracial, multiethnic community in the Bay Area, many of whom share his experience. Through his Plant Series, Bhujbal celebrates community and connection.
"Market #29" | oil on canvas | 79 x 44 inches
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"Market #28" | oil on canvas | 48 x 60 inches
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"Market #32" | oil on canvas | 48 x 60 inches
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"Market #27" | oil on canvas - framed | 24 x 30 inches
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"Warm Day on the Beach #13" | oil on canvas - framed | 48 x 72 inches
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"Warm Day on the Beach #14" | oil on canvas - framed | 52 x 52 inches
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"Warm Day on the Beach #15" | oil on canvas | 48 x 48 inches
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Warm Day on the Beach #12" | oil on canvas - framed | 36 x 36 inches
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"Nature #10" | oil on canvas - framed | 52 x 52 inches
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"Nature #11" | oil on canvas - framed | 48 x 36 inches
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"Nature #9" | oil on canvas | 48 x 30 inches
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