Biography

Douglas came to Mumbai at the age of 16 and was awestruck by the spirit and diversity of the city. He launched his first solo painting exhibition, titled ‘Mumbai Déjà vu’. His second exhibition, ‘Light ‘n’ Light,’ was themed on the pilgrims devoted to Shri Siddharameshwara. The next exhibition, ‘In Search of Light,’ continued this quest. A pilgrimage involves devotion, reflection, social gathering, and processions along routes set over centuries, explained Douglas. The pilgrimage artworks show diverse variations of similar themes: the simplicity of white robes, landscapes, lighting, and the use of gold colour as a reflection of the indestructible nature of faith. These acrylic works reflect a mix of “Indianness” in themes along with Western techniques in painting. The paintings with many of the figures showing their backs to the audience evoke a sense of curiosity in viewers, who want to inject themselves in the conversations.

Awards

• First prize for landscape in monsoon picnic. Sir J.J. School of art, Mumbai
• Highly Commended Award, Annual exhibition Sir J.J. School of art, Mumbai
• First prize for best sketching. Sir J.J. School of art, Mumbai
• Kum. Ratan Wadke prize, best portrait. Sir J.J. School of art, Mumbai
• Second prize for landscape in monsoon picnic. Sir J.J. School of art, Mumbai
• The Art Society of India, Kaboor Travelling scholarship
• Late B.V.V Oak Tilak Smarak Mandir, Pune. Sponsored exhibition cash prize
• Nashik Kala Niketan annual exhibition. Prize for best portrait painting
• Awarded Rajya Puraskar (State Award) in painting Landscape, Maharashtra State Art exhibition

Merit Scholarship:

• Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai
• Madhav G. Kanetkar, sponsored by Central Bank of India, Mumbai

Solo Exhibitions:

• Titled ‘Mumbai – Déjà vu’ it was a rendition of Mumbai’s Landscapes, Y.B. Chavan Centre, Mumbai
• Titled ‘Light ‘n’ Light’ the exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
• Titled “In Search of Light” the exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
• Titled “Inner Divinity” the exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai