A master painter, a colourful persona, an artist with a difference, a painter who always has the best interests of the artists and works towards their development and promotion. Amb. Dr. (HC) Sonjaye Maurya is an inspiring story of a self-taught artist, a businessman who shut down all his businesses and decided to follow his passion for art and dedicate his life to art and artists. A story of rise to success in a short span of ten years with dedication, devotion, proper planning and understanding of business, marketing, branding etc. He is also a photographer, a traveller, a writer and a poet.
His works have a mysterious quality… a magical touch that makes them stand apart from the works of other contemporary artists. Everything that he paints has a deep meaning and message in it. May it be Buddha, or even if he is painting fish or a landscape. His works are often a transformation from realistic to abstract and vice versa.
He deals with artistic perceptions about human feelings and the different realms of life. His works explore the artistic transition from traditional to modern in vibrant colour palettes. His paintings reflect on fantasies and dreams.
His works are a result of vast experimentation with medium, style and techniques, and in-depth study of the subject. Many of his works are neither a realistic representation nor abstract. They can’t be categorised into any specific school of art.
He is also a part of the growth and development of the art scene. His works are entirely different from others, with the sensitivity and lyricism of poetry. He understands rhythm and harmony. His concentration is on creative pursuits rather than the commercial aspect. There is no diversion of mind.
He also works extensively on subjects related to ‘Spirituality’ and ‘Buddhism’, and themes that help us elevate life.
Amb. Dr. (HC) Sonjaye Maurya is also one of the pioneer Indian Contemporary artists working on ‘Buddha’.
Amb. Dr. (HC) Sonjaye Maurya has many national and international awards to his credit, including many Golds, prestigious ‘Kala Ratn’, ‘Kala Shiromani’, ‘Bharat Jyoti’ and ‘Swami Vivekanand Excellence Award’ by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. But he says… Best is yet to come. He is also a ‘World Peace’ and ‘World Humanity’ Ambassador. He is not insecure and egoistic. He loves to spread love and happiness. His group ‘Creative Art Affairs’ has been recognized by ‘WALHAC’ (World Academy of Literature, History, Art and Culture)- Mexico. His works have been appreciated by world-renowned personalities like Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Indian Sculptor Ram V. Sutar, who also designed the world’s tallest ‘Statue of Unity’, FIAS International (USA), Pujya Mahant Swami of BAPS International (Swami Narayan Temple) and many others.
He has been conferred with Doctorate Degrees (Honoris Causa) by many organisations from all over the world.
He was also nominated for Padma Shri 2024.
He is a true friend of artists of all age groups. He is caring and friendly. He is gentle and knowledgeable. Any artist from anywhere can approach him for guidance and he obliges. He is a very calm and soft-spoken person, is easily accessible to all artists, established or aspiring, and respects their feelings. He spends time with artists and encourages them. He tells artists to work sincerely and not to be part of the rat race.
Amb. Dr. (HC) Sonjaye Maurya also curates and organises various events. He is the founder of ‘Sonjaye Maurya Art World’ and ‘Creative Art Affairs’. These are initiatives to appreciate and promote young and upcoming artists.
The groups have a Futuristic vision and trend-setting goals. And have been tirelessly yet zealously working for the core development of art and artists. The events organised by the groups and artists launched on platforms of repute were well-received and highly appreciated.
‘Sonjaye Maurya Art World’ and ‘Creative Art Affairs’ help in its quest to discover new talents, providing them a platform by organizing various art activities. There is continued effort on the part of the groups to find and cultivate dynamic, young contemporary artists who have the potential to contribute substantially to the understanding of art, given the right environment and direction.
The groups seek to promote contemporary Indian art and strive to deliver this by creating opportunities for the artists. Their motto is to promote excellence and innovation in all aspects of its work and explore the unique contribution that the art can make to our understanding of contemporary.
