Ajay Harit
Art has always been my way of expressing the beauty I see in nature and the emotions that words can not capture. I create paintings that invite the viewer to pause, reflect and experience a sense of calm and serenity. Each canvas begins with observations and followed by transformation into a more personal interpretation through color and form. My country India is endowed with natural beauty and rich heritage. I have great respect for the mighty Himalayas and the river Ganges. For me, the Himalayas is a symbol of strength and the Ganges is the flow of energy. I have traveled the Himalayan region, from Jammu and Kashmir to Sikkim, and followed the Ganges from Gangotri to Kolkata. All this has brought me close to nature and has inspired me to paint landscapes. It is a divine experience to have a feeling of being a part of nature. I am impressed by the people living in close proximity with nature. Their energy level infuses me to work hard. My visits to ancient Hindu temples in Himalayan region, on the bank of the river Ganges at Varanasi and in Southern Peninsula cast a hypnotic spell on me. The devotion and dedication with which the sculptures of Indian Gods and Goddesses were made is incomparable. The contribution of these artists to the heritage of my country is the next thing I wish to share through my paintings. I am a self taught artist who has learnt through experimentation, experience and guidance by way of appreciation and criticism by people surrounding me. I have learnt by following the works of old masters and contemporary artists. Attending art appreciation course at the National Gallery of Modern Art Delhi further broadened my vision and I learnt to view works by other artists and my own works with a more matured perspective. My solo exhibition at Lalit Kala Academy gave me a chance to interact with contemporary artists and art critics and further contributed to my progress in the field of art. My medium of choice are oil and acrylic on canvas because they allow me to layer emotions, light and texture. For me, the subject, technique, material and involvement, all are important. My style of painting is a combination of realism with expressionism, where every brushstroke carries both detail and spontaneity. I try to paint with integrity, following time tested rules of composition and methodology. With the passage of time, I feel more confident and mature, and more open to change. Participation / Awards Year 2023 1 Spandan International Incredible Talent Art Exhibition at Bombay Art Society. Bandra Mumbai June 14-20 June 2023. 2 International Online Group Exhibition by Art Spectra 15 July to 15 August 2023. 3 International Online Group Art Exhibition by Art Spectra 10 September to 10 October 2023. 4 Online National Art Exhibition 2023 by Rangsaaz Arts Foundation . 5 19th International Online Art Exhibition by Manikarnika Art Gallery 10 July to 20 july 2023 Certificate of Achievement. 6 The 2023 American Art Awards Juried by 20 Best Galleries and Museums in America Winner Category Realism - Landscape A Sunny Day Nainital 6th Place. Year 2024 1 The World Art Awards 2024 Juried by acclaimed International Galleries and Museums. Winner Category Realism- Landscape Landscape Sikkim I 6th Place. 2 MAHART CONTEST 2024 i) M.F.Hussain Award for performance in Indian Art Contest held on 15 April 2024. ii) Certificate of Honour for performance. 3 Excellence Icon Awards by The Artist Talks( T.A.T) Winner category Artist of the Year. 4 The 2024 American Art Awards Juried by 20 Best Galleries and Museums in America. Winner Category Realism - Landscape MT. Kailash 5th Place. Year 2025 2025 ART COLLECTORS CHOICE AWARDS SCORED BY 15 REVERED ART COLLECTORS CATEGORY IMPRESSIONISM Tielve A Mountain Village 6th Place CATEGORY IMPRESSIONISM STILL LIFE Market Country Side Sikkim and Dhankar Gompa Spiti 3rd and 5th Place CATEGORY ORIENTALISM OR ASIAN SUBJECT Lord Ganesha in Pensive Mood 5th Place 2025 The World Art Awards Juried by acclaimed International Galleries and Museums. Winner Category IMPRESSIONISM Landscape Snow Clad Mountains of Himalayas 4th Place. All these award winning paintings are available for viewing in the WINNERS GALLERY. 2025 AMERICAN ART AWARDS Juried by 20 Best Galleries and Museums in America CATEGORY FASHION Strength and Innocence 5th Place CATEGORY IMPRESSIONISM STILL LIFE Enchanted Entrance 3rd Place CATEGORY NAIVE ART - OTHER Hillside Retreat 2nd Place. 2026 ART COLLECTORS CHOICE AWARDS SCORED BY 16 REVERRED ART COLLECTORS CATEGORY FANTASY LANDSCAPE Landscape Gangotri II 6th Place CATEGORY IMPRESSIONISM -STILL LIFE Arch of the Ages 5th Place CATEGORY NAIVE ART-HUMAN FIGURE Mountain Market Kalpa 2nd Place CATEGORY NAIVE ART -OTHER Alpine Serenity 3rd Place CATEGORY REALISM LANDSCAPE Colonial Echoes Nainital 6th Place
