Mrs. Aruna Devanand Deokar born on 4th March 1966, is as a fine artist. She has been in the business of making sculptures and paintings from last 20 years. She is a Master of Arts graduate in painting - 1996. She is well versed and fully graced with her profession.
Mrs. Aruna D. Deokar is running the business as a proprietary concern in the name of ‘Dev – Aru Enterprises’.
Mrs. Aruna D. Deokar has held many exhibitions in her experience of last 20 years at various art galleries in India.
Ø She had exhibited her own self made paintings and sculptures, at a group show of husband and wife in 1986, 1987, 1989 and 1990 at Jehangir Art Gallery; in 1993, 1994 and 1995 at Y B Chavan Art Gallery. Ø She had her own self made paintings – one man show – displayed for sale at Jehangir Art Gallery in 1996 and 1997. Ø She had her sculptures displayed for sale at Jehangir Art Gallery in 1999. Ø She was the only artist to make the Jain painting “Navkar Darshan” which was displayed at Nehru Art Gallery in the year 2005. This work is still exhibited in all over India. This exhibition was held only for public viewing and not for sale. Ø She had exhibited her own self made paintings on “Kailash Darshan”, at a Nehru art Gallery in 2008.
Mrs. Aruna D. Deokar has made her name in this industry and her work has been recognized by many.
Other Interests and Achievements:
Ø Mrs. Aruna D. Deokar is also an assistant editor in “Janarshak” and “Dahisar General” weekly newspaper in Mumbai. Ø She is also a free lancer reporter in “Swar Aalap” monthly magazine in Mumbai. Ø She has been appointed as a Special Executive Officer by the Government of Maharashtra from 17.07.2006 to 16.07.2011. Ø She is an anchor in All India Radio Akash Vani, Mumbai. She is appointed by the Government of India as a B Grade artist. Ø She has written ghazals in Gujarati and had them published in a book “Prem Nu Mansarovar” in 2004. Ø She has made out cassettes and CDs from Venus Ltd. in the name of “Aastiva” in 2004 as a lyrist. Ø She has been honoured as an Acclaimed Kaviyatri in May 2005 by Kala Gujari, Mumbai. Ø She has acquired an award in painting in the month of May 2005 by Aakar Gujari, Mumbai. Ø She has been bestowed the title of multi faceted personality woman in October 2005 by Lions Club International, Mumbai. Ø She has published a book named “Hu Taro Chu” in Gujarati from the publishers, N M Tahkkar in 2006. Ø She also made out cassette and CDs from Venus Ltd. in the name of “Tara Hraday Ne Sarnamay” as a lyrist in 2006. Ø She has made cassette and CDs from Venus Ltd. in the name “Hu Taro Chu” in Gujarati as an anchor and lyrist in Jan 2007. Ø She has been bestowed the title of multi faceted personality woman in February 2007 by the National Education School of Mumbai. Ø She has published a book named “Ehsaas” & “Sanjogona Sathavare” in Gujarati from the publishers, N M Tahkkar in 2009 Ø She has done “Mother & Child” exhibition at Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai in 2009. Ø She did art band exhibition at Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai in 2011. Ø Her painting mother & Child was selected for the International Art Exhibition in 2011. Ø She exhibited her show called “Navkar” at Jawahar Kala Kendre, Jaipur in 2012.
Family
Her family consists of her husband and her son. Her husband, Mr. Devanad Deokar, is also a fine artist and has been into this business also from last 20 years.
Business Contacts
Mrs. Aruna D. Deokar has given her work to various persons. Some of them are as listed below:
Ø Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University- Nasik, Murals in G.R.C Ø Sculptures for Kanakia Builders- Mumbai, in Fiber & Steel. Ø Morpen Pharmaceuticals – Delhi, Mural in siporex Ø Trust Builders (medimix) at Chennai, Mural in sandstone Ø Edan International – Mumbai, Mural in siporex and painting. Ø Zandu Pharmaceuticals- Mumbai, Mural Ø OTC Exchange – Mumbai, Painting Ø Akbar Restaurant, New York, USA – Sculptures, murals and painting Ø Vinay Cargo Ltd., Mural and painting Ø Hot Bread-Goa and Mumbai – Mural and painting Ø Gaylord Restaurant, Mumbai – Mural in fiber Ø Kwality Restaurant & Gurme Restaurant in Pune – Mural in fiber, Painting Ø Yoko Sizzler, Colaba and Jogeshwari, Mumbai – frescos and painting Ø Integrity Property Management & Service, Mumbai – Sculptures and mural Ø Bhagwati Cotton Trading Co, Mumbai – Mural and painting Ø Hindustan Textiles Ltd., Mumbai – Sculptures and painting Ø Bhojal Gems, Surat – Sculptures, murals and painting Ø Dhabriya Brothers, Surat – Sculptures, murals and painting Ø Goldiem, Mumbai – Murals Ø Shreynews, Mumbai – Sculptures, murals and painting Ø Reliable Steel, Mumbai – Sculptures, murals and painting Ø McDonald, Mumbai – Murals in fiber and painting Ø International Parcel Service, Mumbai – Mural in sandstone Ø Akhsar Developers, Mumbai – Mural in siporex Ø Nicholas Primal India Limited, Mumbai – waterfall and landscaping sculptures Ø Cap Gemini Consulting India Private Limited, Mumbai – Murals, and sculptures
Ø Piramal Holding Limited, Mumbai – Landscaping sculptures and painting