--- title: "Art Exhibitions and Commissions by Rajesh Sawant | Nashik Artist" description: "Discover fine art commissions and live painting by State Awardee artist Rajesh Sawant. From government art installations to public portraits, see my work." canonical: https://mytribe.in/rajeshbsawant/live-art-workshops-speaking/with-honoured-guests last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Art Exhibitions and Felicitations with Dignitaries Tribe Verified · Maharashtra State Awardee for Fine Art By [Rajesh Sawant](https://mytribe.in/rajeshbsawant) · Travels across India for events and workshops · ₹20K Per Event (estimate) Part of [Live Art, Workshops & Speaking](https://mytribe.in/rajeshbsawant/live-art-workshops-speaking). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/rajeshbsawant/live-art-workshops-speaking/gallery) My artistic journey has been enriched by meeting and sharing my work with respected leaders, artists, and public figures who champion our culture. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A video capturing the arrival of Hon. Chief Minister Shri Eknathji Shinde and other dignitaries for the unveiling of my paintings at the Mantralay.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd60f047-9a53-4ba1-8c4f-2052ec82bf15) - [Video: A memorable moment as Hon. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Devendraji Fadnavis signs the certificate of honour for me at the Mantralay.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/187a29bf-716a-4a7e-9225-9fc3c87ae6b9) - [Video: A video capturing my meeting with Hon. Shri Girish Mahajan, a cabinet minister, during his visit to inspect the Ramayana-themed city beautification mural project in Nashik, a project my team and I worked on.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b328fe75-8bb7-4692-bbe3-351cbaeadeb9) - [Video: Another clip of my interaction with Hon. Shri Girish Mahajan, where I explained the details of the large-scale mural project undertaken by my students and me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/105b58b5-4b18-4db2-af2c-acd4368422cd) - [Video: A memorable moment with famous Marathi actor Shri Ajay Purkar, known for his role as Bajiprabhu Deshpande in the film 'Pavankhind', as he views my paintings at an exhibition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4044ee81-f36e-46a7-bcca-7824d1ee9cc1) - ![In conversation with actor Shri Ajay Purkar at the Maharashtra Times painting exhibition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fef8685b-0eaa-4d2d-8ee8-3cafe6d893a2) - ![Explaining the concept behind one of my abstract paintings to Shri Ajay Purkar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9dd151b-d9de-4b8a-b30c-8fdd605ba87c) - ![A candid shot with Shri Ajay Purkar as we discuss the artworks on display.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/358a1372-f18e-4699-9a91-0fd986159eff) - ![Pointing out the details in a watercolour painting to Shri Ajay Purkar at the exhibition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32339e67-69f5-4ba3-abc8-d5ca1aff536e) - ![A group photo with actor Shri Ajay Purkar and my father at my painting exhibition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d9b9fa1-e3f7-4766-a107-eb44a4f2b9f0) - ![A great meeting with Shri Rajiv Khandekar, the renowned editor and host of ABP Majha's 'Majha Katta', after his lecture in Nashik.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eeb36f80-4020-4c78-9d7e-c2aaf9b09612) - ![Another photo with journalist Shri Rajiv Khandekar, a personality I greatly admire.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9ecad8b-9c71-46a3-b999-45003f930990) - ![A group photo with Shri Rajiv Khandekar and other dignitaries at the lecture event organized by Davaprabha Mediaworks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a64bd73b-121d-4682-a66a-ca9e89af5e8f) - ![Shaking hands with Shri Rajiv Khandekar after his insightful talk.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86783fc6-ab56-49b5-ba84-a50390b78d6f) - ![Being felicitated by the Hon. Education Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Dadaji Bhuse Saheb, at an event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38198962-1abd-4f63-81c2-e9da21a23c06) - [Video: A video collage wishing Hon. Shri Dadaji Bhuse a happy birthday, featuring moments from events we attended together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa593eac-7ed1-4774-9ad4-639ac41f9ff1) - ![On stage with Hon. Shri Dadaji Bhuse during a felicitation ceremony.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95131fb2-3dff-4217-83ce-340e6e024c1e) - [Video: A short video wishing the Education Minister a happy birthday, showing a selfie and a photo from a felicitation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8b5a640-c2b6-4e3c-acd2-cee784a466c3) - ![A cherished memory with my wife and my guru, Padma Shri awardee Shri Vasudevji Kamath, at one of my exhibitions in the past.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2304541-2c18-4b53-bb08-343eb05173a7) - ![The late, great art director Shri Nitin Desai explaining a painting at an exhibition he organized at his world-famous ND Film Studio, where I was an invited artist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3af43459-cb37-4aec-a911-c116d86ebb35) - ![Shri Nitin Desai discussing my artwork, which was displayed at his grand art exhibition in Karjat. A treasured memory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9175d7d-7925-47d6-88d8-6cf55f0accb7) - ![Receiving an award from the legendary art director Shri Nitin Desai on stage. His passing is a great loss to the art world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f6fb7b7-dee9-41a1-a581-9a93d21b6a7b) - ![A photo with Shri Nitin Desai after being honoured at his event. I am holding the memento he presented to me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6dfc7c3d-fcbe-4021-8512-b23b49211826) - ![With my son and other guests at the Janasthan Festival exhibition. It is important to me to share these moments with my family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6dfa9b00-e3c7-4115-acdd-04726d1e4c77) ## About With Honoured Guests Beyond just photographs, these interactions represent the recognition of my dedication to preserving our bharatiya aitihasik sanskriti (Indian historical culture). Whether it is the permanent installation of my portraits of Mahatma Phule and Savitribai Phule at the Mantralay or explaining mural projects to ministers, these moments validate the role of art in public and government spaces. Art is not just creation, it is a bridge between our history and the public eye. I have been truly grateful to see my portraits of Krantisurya Mahatma Jotirao Phule and Dnyanjyoti Savitribai Phule permanently installed in the Ministry Hall in Mumbai. These works were unveiled by Hon. Chief Minister Shri Eknathji Shinde and Hon. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Devendraji Fadnavis. Such acknowledgments affirm the importance of realistic portraiture in keeping our heritage alive. My work often extends into public art and community beautification. For instance, explaining the intricate details of our mural projects to Hon. Shri Girish Mahajan at the site of the Nashik highway beautification project was a deeply satisfying experience. It is not just about the painting, but about discussing the technique and the story behind every brushstroke with those who care about our city's aesthetic. I also frequently exhibit my works in local and state-level art galleries. Interacting with esteemed actors like Shri Ajay Purkar or learning from veteran journalists like Shri Rajiv Khandekar at cultural lectures allows me to view my work through a different lens. These meetings are not just photo opportunities, they are exchanges of ideas, techniques, and respect for the arts that I carry back to my studio in Nashik. ## About Rajesh Sawant Namaskar, I am Rajesh Sawant. My painting is my 'vinamra chitra abhivadan' (humble artistic tribute) to our great culture. I feel deeply grateful to connect with leaders and fellow artists who value the power of art to tell our history. 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