The
Ravi Paranjape
Studio

PRESERVE — NURTURE — INSPIRE

Tri-fold Mission of the Ravi Paranjape Studio

Preserve the timeless intellectual and artistic legacy of Shri Ravi Paranjape
Nurture creativity by providing resources and a supportive environment
Inspire artists by offering a beautiful art-gallery to showcase their work

The Ravi Paranjape Studio (TRPS) was founded by artist Ravi Paranjape and Mrs. Smita Paranjape to carry forward the design-based culture envisioned by artist Ravi Paranjape and to help build an art-literate society. Located in Model Colony, Pune, TRPS encourages and nurtures artistic talent through various initiatives.

The Design-based Culture

Painter-Illustrator Ravi Paranjape made significant contributions to the visual arts world, providing a fresh perspective and introducing numerous new theories and valuable viewpoints.

One noteworthy contribution is his Theory of 'Design-based Culture,' a culmination of his extensive experience and deep study. This theory brings the timeless principles together, offering guiding insights for anyone venturing into a creative pursuit.

Current Initiatives by TRPS

Art Gallery & Exhibition Space - Offered to individuals and groups for art exhibitions, art-related events, and workshops
Art Education - TRPS provides quality art education to strengthen artistic foundation from hobbyists to professional artists. Currently renowned artist Chaitanya Kubal exclusively conducts drawing and paintings instructional classes at TRPS premises.
TRPS Library - Reference library of over 900 books on art and art related topics
Sunday Sketch Club - Peer supported group run by dedicated volunteer artists at TRPS premises every Sunday.
Visual Melody - FREE quarterly eMagazine, dedicated to art and artists

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Brief History of TRPS

After Raviji was conferred with the esteemed Dayawati Modi Foundation Award for Art, Culture & Education in 1996, he was inspired to recognize and honor underappreciated senior artists who had greatly contributed to the field of visual arts. In 1998, Raviji and Mrs. Smita Paranjape established The Ravi Paranjape Foundation with this objective in mind.

Raviji aimed to counter the unhealthy trend that had prevailed due to the blind imitation of Western influences, where in the name of modern art, shallow art forms were promoted, accorded undue prestige, and accompanied by misleading and excessive praise of artists nurturing such substandard work.

Raviji sought to honor the meritorious artists who, without being swayed by these currents, made highly significant contributions to the field of visual arts, yet did not receive the recognition they truly deserved from mainstream platforms.

Raviji’s father, Shri K. R. Paranjape, was instrumental in nurturing Raviji’s artistic pursuits from a very early age and supported him through every challenge he encountered in his professional as well as personal life.

In 1998, the Foundation instituted the biennial ‘K. R. Paranjape Gunijan Kala Puraskaar’ in honour of Raviji’s father. The Foundation ceremoniously felicitated the selected artists with a commemorative plaque and an honorarium. The Foundation also established the ‘Ravi Paranjape Yuva Puraskaar’ for young, aspiring artists, in collaboration with Sanjeev and Nisha Nene, USA.

Below is the list of all distinguished artists honored by the Foundation.

After its initial objective was achieved, the Foundation took a long and deliberate break from the Gunijan Kala Puraskaar to focus on other activities. Foundation redefined the award and recognized professional artists who believed in the philosophy of soulful and truthful expression and who made valuable contributions to the field of visual arts; before formally concluding it.

Over the span of twenty-five years Foundation organized several educative seminars, art appreciation events, and Indian classical music concerts as part of its community outreach efforts. The Foundation also published many books authored by Raviji.

The Ravi Paranjape Foundation further evolved into The Ravi Paranjape Studio (TRPS) – Art Gallery and Forum for Design-based Culture.

Today, at its Model Colony Pune premises, TRPS carries forward Raviji’s vision of design-based culture through its tri-fold mission:

Preserve – Nurture – Inspire

Preserve the timeless artistic and intellectual legacy of Shri Ravi Paranjape
Nurture creativity by providing resources, and a supportive environment
Inspire artists by providing a vibrant platform to express their art

Honorable recipients of the biennial ‘K.R. Paranjape Gunijan Kala Puraskar’ by Ravi Paranjape Foundation. Shri. Shivaji Tupe- Landscape artist, 1998 Shri. Bhaiyasaheb Omkar- Painter, Illustrator, 2000 Shri S. D. Phadnis- Cartoonist, Illustrator, 2000 Shri. Bal Thakur- Illustrator, 2002 Shri. Kamal Shedge- Typography designer, 2002 Shri. Shri S.S. Shaikh- Painter, 2004 Shri. R.K. Joshi, Typographer- Designer, 2006 Shri. Madan Garge- Sculptor, clay artist, 2006 Shri. Dattatreya Padekar- Painter, Illustrator, 2008 Shri. G.S. Majgaonkar- Painter, Illustrator, 2008 Shri. Maruti Patil- Painter, Illustrator, 2010 Shri. RahulDeshpande- Painter, Illustrator, Educator, 2022 Shri. Charuhas Pandit- Cartoonist, Illustrator, 2023 Shri. Chintamani Hasabnis- Painter, Philanthopist, 2023 Recipients of 'Ravi Paranjape Yuva Puraskar', in collaboration with Sanjeev and Nisha Nene USA Shri. Devdatta Padekar, Painter, 2006 Shri. Aditya Chari, Painter, Illustrator, Cartoonist, 2008 Shri. Kiran Hanamshet, Painter, Illustrator, 2010

Shri. Shivaji Tupe. May 10, 1998