1st 《North American International Festival of Arts 》2021 UGSIFF《Save the Planet》
Online Public Welfare Art Exhibition
首屆《北美國際藝術節》2021環球小金人《守護地球》線上公益藝術大展
【Well-known Artist-India】Sonjaye Maurya
KALA RATN SONJAYE MAURYA
Sonjaye Maurya is an eminent artist with international recognition and is also a team member of ‘Indian Art Promoters’ (Kalaa Spandan Art Fair).
A master painter, a colorful persona, an artist with a difference, a painter who always has good in mind for the artists and works towards their development and promotion. Sonjaye Maurya is an inspiring story of a self-taught artist, a businessman who shut down all his business and decided to follow his passion for art and to dedicate his life to art and artists. A story of rise to success in a short span of five and half years with dedication, devotion, proper planning and understanding of business, marketing, branding etc. He is also a photographer, a traveler, a writer and a poet.
His works have a mysterious quality... a magical touch that makes them stand apart from the works of other contemporary artists. Everything that he paints has a deep meaning and message in it. May it be Buddha or even if he is painting fishes or a landscape. His works are many a times a transformation from realistic to abstract and vice versa.
He deals with artistic perceptions about the human feelings and the different realms of life. His works explore the artistic transition from traditional to modern in vibrant color palettes. His paintings reflect on fantasies and dreams.
His works are a result of vast experimentation with medium, style and techniques, and in-depth study of the subject. Many of his works are neither realistic representation nor abstract. They can’t be categorized to any specific school of art.
He is also a part of growth and development of art scene. His works are entirely different from others with sensitivity and lyricism of poetry. He understands rhythm and harmony. His concentration is on creative pursuit rather than commercial aspect. There is no diversion of mind.
He also works extensively on subjects related to ‘Spirituality’ and ‘Buddhism’, and themes that help us elevate life.
Sonjaye Maurya is also one of the pioneer Indian Contemporary artists working on ‘Buddha’.
Sonjaye Maurya has many national and international awards to his credit, including many Golds, prestigious ‘Kala Ratn’ and ‘Swami Vivekanand Excellence Award’ by Ministry of Sports and Youth affairs. But he says… Best is yet to come. He is also a ‘World Peace’ and ‘World Humanity’ Ambassador. He is not insecure and egoistic. He loves to spread love and happiness. His group ‘Creative Art Affairs’ has been recognized by ‘WALHAC’ (World Academy of Literature, History, art and Culture)- Mexico. His works have been appreciated by world renowned personalities like Padamshree, Padma Bhushan Indian Sculptor Ram V. Sutar, who also designed the world’s tallest ‘Statue of Unity’, FIAS International (USA), Pujya Mahant Swami of BAPS International (Swami Narayan Temple) and many others.
He has been conferred with a Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) by ‘Balkanoffantastica’ from Croatia, Yugoslavia, recently.
He is a true friend of artists of all age group. He is caring and friendly. He is gentle and knowledgeable. Any artist from anywhere can approach him for guidance and he obliges. He is very calm and soft spoken person, is easily accessible to all artists established or aspiring and respects their feelings. He spends time with artists and encourage them. He tells artists to work sincerely and not to be part of the rat race.
Sonjaye Maurya also curates and organizes various events. He is the founder of ‘Sonjaye Maurya Art World’ and ‘Creative Art Affairs’. These are initiatives to appreciate and promote young and upcoming artists.
The groups have Futuristic vision n trend setting goals. And have been tirelessly yet zealously working for the core development of art and artists. The events organized by the groups and artists launched on platforms of repute were well received and highly appreciated.
‘Sonjaye Maurya Art World’ and ‘Creative Art Affairs’ help in its quest to discover new talents, providing them platform by organizing various art activities. There is continued effort on the part of the groups to find and cultivate dynamic, young contemporary artists who have the potential to contribute substantially to the understanding of art given the right environment and direction.
The groups seek to promote contemporary Indian art and strive to deliver this by creating opportunities for the artists. Their moto is to promote excellence and innovation in all aspects of its work and explore the unique contribution that the art can make to our understanding of contemporary.
Sonjaye Maurya (Life blooming in Lockdown_Acrylic on Canvas_20.5×21 inches_2020) India
Sonjaye Maurya (On the Path to Wisdom_Acrylic on Canvas_15.5×31.5 inches_2020) India
Sonjaye Maurya (Despair _Acrylic on Canvas_21×14 inches_2020) India