Dev Mehta, a talented young artist hailing from Mumbai, is making waves in the art world with his exceptional creativity and artistic prowess. Born on July 14, 2001, Dev has achieved remarkable milestones at a remarkably young age.
Let’s delve into his journey, education, achievements, recognition, and community involvement, showcasing why he is considered a true prodigy.
Dev’s educational journey began at the esteemed Shree Amulakh Amichand Bhimji Vividhlakshi Vidhayalaya in Mumbai, where he completed his SSC (X) with an impressive score of 77.20% in March 2017.
Continuing his studies at South Indian Education Society (S.I.E.S) in the Arts stream, Dev displayed his commitment and dedication.
He further excelled in SYJC (XII), securing a remarkable 80.83% in April 2021.
However, Dev’s true passion lies in the realm of art. His journey as an artist began when he held his first solo exhibition, “Rhapsody,” at the tender age of 8 in 2009. The exhibition, featuring his exquisite paintings, was held at Ravindra Natya Mandir and marked the beginning of Dev’s artistic career.
Over the years, he continued to captivate art enthusiasts with his solo exhibitions, including “Transtoke” (2011), “The Bucket Show” (2018), “Modernspective” (2019), “Espoir” (2023), “Paper Period” (2023), “Takht” (2023), and “Meraki” (2023).
Notably, Dev’s solo exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery in 2018 made history, as he became the youngest artist to host a solo exhibition at this prestigious venue, earning him recognition from Harvard World Records in London.
In addition to his solo exhibitions, Dev has also participated in various group shows. Notably, he showcased his talent at the Kala Ghoda Art Festival in 2012, where he painted a sedan Suzuki Baleno car, creating a masterpiece titled “Chalti Ka Naam Mumbai.”
He was also invited to exhibit 40 paintings at Bal Disha Children’s Day Special Exhibition at Nehru Centre Art Gallery in 2012. Dev’s participation in the Nine Fish Art Gallery’s Group Show in 2020 (Art 35) further solidified his position as a rising star in the art community.
Dev’s exceptional talent has earned him numerous accolades and recognitions. In 2009, he received the Special Recognition Award “Bright Sparks Certificate for Spatial Intelligence” from Robin Age, a renowned children’s publication. Dev’s artistic and sporting skills were also recognized with certificates of merit for his participation in the AVM Inter School Football Tournament (2010) and the All India Camel Color Contest (2011).
Additionally, he obtained certifications from the prestigious OMTEX – Jonty’s Way Cricket Camp (2012) and the Cricket Australia Education Program (Level 2 in 2012 and Level 3 in 2013). Furthermore, his painting titled “THE LAST TREE” was selected among the top 100 entries internationally at the Confluence ’14, an art exhibition contest organized by GALERIE ART ETERNE in Delhi.
Dev’s commitment to giving back to society is equally impressive. He has contributed 12 paintings and photographs annually from 2009 to 2019 for a desktop calendar in support of the Nina Foundation, a social cause organization.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of art, Dev was felicitated by JITO at the age of 17 in 2018. He has also actively participated in the Mumbai Marathon from 2009 to 2015 as a buddy for the Nina Foundation in the CWD (Champions With Disability) wheelchair race.
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