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'{{subst:AfC submission/draftnew}} <nowiki>{{</nowiki>[[Template:Submit|subst:submit]]<nowiki>}}</nowiki><!-- Important, do not remove this line before article has been created. --> {{Infobox artist | name = Shorya Mahanot | style = Abstract | awards = | influenced = | influenced by = | patrons = | works = | movement = | training = | field = Painting | image = | nationality = Indian | death_place = | death_date = | birth_place = [[Neemuch]], Madhya Pradesh, India | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2006|10|28}} | birth_name = Shorya Mahanot | caption = | website = {{URL|www.shoryamahanot.com/}} }} '''Shorya Mahanot ''' (born 2006) is an [[Indian]] abstract artist. He is best known as the world's youngest signature style abstract artist. <ref>{{Cite web|title=World's Youngest Signature Style Abstract Artist - Bing|url=https://www.bing.com/search?q=World%27s+Youngest+Signature+Style+Abstract+Artist&PC=U316&FORM=CHROMN|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.bing.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=world's youngest signature style abstract artist - Yahoo India Search Results|url=https://in.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&fr=crmas&p=world%27s+youngest+signature+style+abstract+artist|access-date=2022-01-08|website=in.search.yahoo.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|last=ProgressVideo 2022|title=ProgressVideo.TV: Worlds Youngest Signature Style Abstract Artist {{!}} Shorya Mahanot {{!}} TEDxJSSATE via TEDx|url=https://progressvideo.tv/videos/world-s-youngest-signature-style-abstract-artist-shorya-mahanot-tedxjssate|access-date=2022-01-08|website=ProgressVideo.TV}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=TEDxJSSATE {{!}} TED|url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/24520|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.ted.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=Art and literature contribute to social acumen: YONO SBI 20under20 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/spotlight/art-and-literature-contribute-to-social-acumen-yono-sbi-20under20/articleshow/67638609.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Times of India}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=11 years old world’s youngest abstract artist, ‘Picasso’ in making. Coloring the|url=https://www.imd1.co/story/Shorya-Mahanot|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.imd1.co}}</ref> Shorya started his art journey in 2011 with a solo exhibition at Chambers Terrace, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai, at the young age of four.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Times|first=Hindustan|date=Oct 24, 2011 04:48 PM IST|title=Abstract artist at four!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/abstract-artist-at-four|url-status=live|access-date=08-01-2022|website=https://www.hindustantimes.com/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=RobinAge: News - Meet 4-Year-Old Abstract Artist|url=https://www.robinage.com/News/4-year-old-abstract-artist.htm|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.robinage.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=DOLLAK|first=PAMELA|title=Now with a new home at JCC, Holtzman Gallery has things down to a fine art|url=https://atlanticcityweekly.com/now-with-a-new-home-at-jcc-holtzman-gallery-has-things-down-to-a-fine/article_4d4d22e3-73f3-5790-a2e2-afd47642d088.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Atlantic City Weekly|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=10 students who made India proud|url=https://www.dailyo.in/variety/ten-students-made-india-proud-oprah-winfrey-tashi-nungshi/story/1/5662.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.dailyo.in}}</ref> == Life and work == In 2012, Shorya was first recognized by Indian [[R. K. Laxman|Cartoonist Late R.K. Laxman]] and was called to present his abstract paintings in a live demo at Laxman's Residence.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Little fingers on big canvas - Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/little-fingers-on-big-canvas/964704/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-06-21|title=Uncommon talent|url=https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/uncommon-talent-168992|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.mid-day.com|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=Prince of abstract art meets ‘King of cartoons’|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/pune/report-prince-of-abstract-art-meets-king-of-cartoons-1704385|access-date=2022-01-08|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Jun 20|first=Neha Madaan / TNN / Updated:|last2=2012|last3=Ist|first3=03:24|title=R K Laxman blesses child painter, gifts signed brush {{!}} Pune News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/r-k-laxman-blesses-child-painter-gifts-signed-brush/articleshow/14283122.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=Prince of Abstract Art Meets King Of Cartoons - Shorya Mahanot @ CNN IBN India|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc8eoULJlyE|language=en|access-date=2022-01-08}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=Growing Up Gifted|url=https://www.readersdigest.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.readersdigest.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Wonderkids Born With Exceptional Brilliance|url=https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/indian-wonderkids-born-with-exceptional-brilliance|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.speakingtree.in}}</ref>In late 2012, international media started covering him and he became a known face in the world of contemporary art as a child prodigy.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-14|title=LOOK: Have We Found A Six-Year-Old Jackson Pollock?|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860|access-date=2022-01-08|website=HuffPost|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-07-30|title=9 South-Asian wonder kids who have created history|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140729/lifestyle-offbeat/article/9-south-asian-wonder-kids-who-have-created-history|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>His abstract art came into the international contemporary scene in March 2013, when his art was exhibited in the 35th Annual Art Expo, NY, USA. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Shorya Mahanot art exhibition|url=https://theartguide.com/event/shorya-mahanot-art-exhibition|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Art Guide|language=en-US}}</ref> In the same year in Celebrity Chef Gala, New York, U.S.A., his paintings went through a silent auction donation for Autism Speaks Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Celebrity Chef Gala {{!}} ShoryaMahanot|url=https://www.shoryamahanot.com/celebrity-chef-gala/|access-date=2022-01-08|language=en-US}}</ref> Later in October 2013, his works were put on a display for the general American public at Spectrum New York (NY) the USA and in December 2013 at Spectrum Miami (Florida), USA.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Spectrum – Miami {{!}} ShoryaMahanot|url=https://www.shoryamahanot.com/spectrum-miami/|access-date=2022-01-08|language=en-US}}</ref> Shorya keeps getting invitations from various media and tech organizations for showcasing<ref>{{Cite web|title=SEES|url=https://www.sees-on.com/nestle-excellencia.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.sees-on.com}}</ref> and collaborating on abstract art with them. He has also been a TEDx speaker<ref>{{Cite web|title=TEDxJSSATE {{!}} TED|url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/24520|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.ted.com}}</ref> and the youngest signature style abstract artist from India to create a series of digital abstract paintings in collaboration with Microsoft India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Microsoft Future Decoded {{!}} ShoryaMahanot|url=https://www.shoryamahanot.com/microsoft-future-decoded/|access-date=2022-01-08|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Growing Up Gifted|url=https://www.readersdigest.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.readersdigest.in}}</ref> == Early life and education == Shorya was named by her paternal aunt Anu Mahanot Sharma. The word 'Shorya' comes from Sanskrit ''Shaurya'' meaning Valour or Courage intending him to be the brave one by his parents, Aditya Singh Mahanot and Pushpa Mahanot. Born in Neemuch, Shorya was a student of Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Neemuch (M.P.), India from standard 1 to standard 6. From standard sixth onwards, he has been homeschooled. == Style and Technique == Since his journey as the World's Youngest Abstract Artist with a [[Signature Style]], Shorya's art has been evolving with every painting. Like Pollock ([[Jackson Pollock]]), he spreads his canvas on the floor and begins composing multiple layers of paints. He uses color composition with deliberate consideration to balance the symmetry between his brushstrokes, dripping and pouring on the canvas. His work is recognizable not just from the aspect of his practice that makes his work recognizable. That obviously includes materials and technique, but also less tangible issues such as choice of subject matter and his subjective way of approaching his chosen subject. Each of Shorya’s works takes approximately four to five days to make and contains up to two or more layers of pigments.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-14|title=LOOK: Have We Found A Six-Year-Old Jackson Pollock?|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860|access-date=2022-01-08|website=HuffPost|language=en}}</ref> He works with acrylic paints in a heavy [[impasto]] technique. Once the paint has dried, he uses adhesive tapes to further accentuate the contrast between colors used to bring out the harmony of abstraction in his paintings more vividly in his signature style. Art Expo 2013, in a press release stated about Shorya Mahanot’s Art as: "Pollock-like smattering and bold, geometric forms cover the canvases of India's youngest abstract artist." Gautam Benegal, Artist stated to Afternoon D&C, June 21, 2012: “Indeed, it is very intriguing in the way he uses color and form. Shows he has an innate understanding of composition which is pure and unsullied by experience from the real world…" == Art Journey & Inspiration == It all began in early 2011 for Shorya when he sneaked into his sister’s room one day when no one was watching. When he was a child the most interesting spaces in the home for him were his two elder sister’s rooms. Both were artists. Their rooms were always full of paintings, colors, brushes, canvasses and other things he loved. They would never share these things with him. They gave him crayons and paper sheets but he wanted more. He never missed a chance to enter their rooms secretly. Shorya had started creating paintings at the age of three. His paintings came in the public domain at the age of four in a solo exhibition at Chambers Terrace of The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai, India. In a Silent Auction Donation Breakdown, one of his paintings auctioned and fetched $2000 towards the donation for Autism Speaks in October 2013 at Cipriani Wall Street, NY, U.S.A. Before that, in March 2013, Shorya participated in the annual 35th edition of the art expo, New York, U.S.A. After this, his paintings had been included in a specially curated exhibition at the Ward-Nasse Gallery in Manhattan, New York(NY), the U.S.A. as “Best of Artexpo 2013.” Later, his works were displayed in the Spectrum art show, Miami U.S.A. 2013 where one of his abstract paintings was sold at $3500. In India, many of his paintings have been displayed and sold at Bougainvillaea gallery, Udaipur, Rajasthan since 2013. 2014 November reaffirmed global interest in Shorya's artworks as in the next silent auction donation break down at Autism Speaks - celebrity chef Gala, NY by putting a price of $2000 on his painting. The painting was auctioned and funds were donated to Autism Speaks Foundation. In 2015 Shorya's works were displayed at Holtzman Gallery. His paintings were displayed and sold alongside the works of late actor Anthony Quinn, actor Burt Young and celebrated artist Francis Maseres.  An exhibition with a "Hollywood style" red carpet event defined Shorya as an artist to look out for upcoming years. While his abstract paintings were going around in international art galleries, Shorya was getting the needful media attention. In the year 2015, he was invited for a live demo of his abstract paintings on a program on NDTV as a part of 'support my school telethon'. It was a six-hour live television fundraiser aired across the NDTV network on 29th November 2015. Shorya shared the stage with Saurav Ganguly, Vikram Chandra, Rajkumar Hirani, Ranveer Singh and many others. In 2016, Shorya again presented his abstract art in a live demo.This time, it was for doctors and medical professionals in 'Excellentia' - Events and initiatives by Nestle that happened across metropolitan cities of India, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi. In November 2017, Shorya gave a TEDx talk in Noida, India at JSSATE. In his TED talk, he talked about his imagination, his passion, and his approach towards the creation of abstract art. It was in 2017 when he created his first digital abstract art in collaboration with Microsoft for 'Future Decoded' - a Microsoft event graced by more than 1700 global thought leaders that included Satya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft) and Norm Judah (CTO, Microsoft) and the likes. In the year 2018, Shorya was invited by SBS Australia Hindi to talk about his art. In the year 2019, he was shortlisted as the talent to watch out for in SBI YONO 20 under Twenty. == Critical Reception == Shorya Mahanot, with his distinct style (often termed as Signature Style), has drawn the attention of Galleries, Art Critics and Aficionados from all over the world. They have also been appreciative of Shorya's adherence to the technique he employs during the creation of his paintings.  Here are some of the highlights: "The six-year-old artist brings his works and canvases to life though rich and masterful colour use while employing a technique that can be compared to Jackson Pollock's drip painting or action painting."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shorya Mahanot art exhibition|url=https://theartguide.com/event/shorya-mahanot-art-exhibition|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Art Guide|language=en-US}}</ref> - The Art Guide, 2013 “His art is multilayered, inspired from nature.” “At 10 going on 11, Shorya has created over 100 works in acrylic, some canvases bigger than his tiny frame.” “…His family had never seen art like this before — there were shades of Jackson Pollock…” -  Reader’s Digest, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|title=Growing Up Gifted|url=https://www.readersdigest.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.readersdigest.in}}</ref> "Each movement appeared deliberate but exaggerated as if his paintings were an unruly orchestra under his conduction." - The Guardian, 2012 "The most significant aspect of Shorya's paintings is they have a signature unique to Shorya that all great artists across the globe uphold. Each of his paintings has a style of his own and subtly they are all related to each other. But he is simply oblivious of the magic that his brush creates." - Hindustan Times, 2013<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-08-24|title=Doodles with a difference|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/doodles-with-a-difference/story-QLLwUtMsgDgFkMRFiTzCIK.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> "...Shorya's brushstrokes have depth and there's beautiful usage of colors." - DNA<ref>{{Cite web|title=4-year-old artist Shorya Mahanot: Young at art|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-4-year-old-artist-shorya-mahanot-young-at-art-1603192|access-date=2022-01-08|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> "We also took with a pinch of salt the declaration of his genius, his brilliance, his earth-shattering ability to handle colors, till we got a glimpse of some of his works." -       Afternoon “…Known for his mind-boggling abstract paintings, the little one is making waves on many art platforms” -       Yahoo! News <ref>{{Cite web|title=Yahoo Search - Web Search|url=https://in.search.yahoo.com/?fr2=inr|access-date=2022-01-08|website=in.search.yahoo.com}}</ref> “Known as a young Jackson Pollock, he specializes in abstract art and his work has already earned him international acclaim.” -       Deccan Chronicle<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-07-30|title=9 South-Asian wonder kids who have created history|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140729/lifestyle-offbeat/article/9-south-asian-wonder-kids-who-have-created-history|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> “…There’s definitely an old soul in a child’s body.” -       Atlantic City weekly<ref>{{Cite web|last=DOLLAK|first=PAMELA|title=Now with a new home at JCC, Holtzman Gallery has things down to a fine art|url=https://atlanticcityweekly.com/now-with-a-new-home-at-jcc-holtzman-gallery-has-things-down-to-a-fine/article_4d4d22e3-73f3-5790-a2e2-afd47642d088.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Atlantic City Weekly|language=en}}</ref> “When five-year-old Shorya Mahanot painted one of his masterpieces on Tuesday, the 100-odd spectators experienced just that: a subliminal washing away of the everyday drabness, giving way to a colourful vibrancy. Renowned cartoonist R K Laxman, who witnessed the painting extravaganza unspool in the precincts of his residence in Pune, later blessed…” “It is his innocent confidence that makes him graceful. This effortlessness combined with his natural talents gives him his signature style.” Shorya had painted with the carefree abandonment that only children can boast of, while the swarm of journalists and artists in the milieu had stood spellbound. -       The Times of India<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jun 20|first=Neha Madaan / TNN / Updated:|last2=2012|last3=Ist|first3=03:24|title=R K Laxman blesses child painter, gifts signed brush {{!}} Pune News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/r-k-laxman-blesses-child-painter-gifts-signed-brush/articleshow/14283122.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> “At the age of four, Shorya drew the attention of the international art world with his first solo exhibition — at the Taj Mahal Palace. Indian media soon dubbed him “child Picasso”.” -       SBS Australia<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet the child prodigy dubbed 'the child Picasso' of India|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/meet-the-child-prodigy-dubbed-the-child-picasso-of-india|access-date=2022-01-08|website=SBS Your Language|language=en}}</ref> “…have got the same stage where US President Barrack Obama had delivered his speech during his visit to India.” -       DNA<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet the child prodigy dubbed 'the child Picasso' of India|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/meet-the-child-prodigy-dubbed-the-child-picasso-of-india|access-date=2022-01-08|website=SBS Your Language|language=en}}</ref> “In an interview with the Huffington Post, Mahanot explained he was inspired after watching his older sisters paint, though while they worked with figurative images, he veered toward abstraction.” -       The Huffington Post<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-14|title=LOOK: Have We Found A Six-Year-Old Jackson Pollock?|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860|access-date=2022-01-08|website=HuffPost|language=en}}</ref> “The Claridge has swapped its casino for some culture…more than 50 artists who hail from around the world, and right in Atlantic City…from abstract expressionist art from an 8-year-old boy named Shorya Mahanot…” -       Daily News New York<ref>{{Cite web|last=Salamone|first=Gina|title=Atlantic City debuts a number of new attractions to lure visitors this summer, including concert venues and eateries|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/atlantic-city-lures-visitors-new-attractions-article-1.2292204|access-date=2022-01-08|website=nydailynews.com}}</ref> "From bold brushstrokes to covering parts of a canvas with chart paper and letting colour drip over, Mahanot uses techniques he was never taught.” -       Hindustan times<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-10-24|title=Abstract artist at four!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/abstract-artist-at-four/story-u4srFXSe4uciC6nvMmuWyM.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> “…he gravitated towards abstract works, very much like Jackson Pollock, who incidentally happens to be this young prodigy’s role model.” -       Scoopwhoop<ref>{{Cite web|last=Das|first=Raj|date=2014-11-14|title=15 Indian Kids Whose Achievements Make India Beam With Pride|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/inothernews/child-prodigies/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.scoopwhoop.com|language=English}}</ref> “Shorya Mahanot took the world by surprise with his impressive abstract painting.” -       Speaking Tree<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Wonderkids Born With Exceptional Brilliance|url=https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/indian-wonderkids-born-with-exceptional-brilliance|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.speakingtree.in}}</ref> “Dubbed a “child Picasso” by the Indian media, five-year-old Shorya hit the headlines last month when India’s most famous cartoonist took him under his wing.” -       California Antique Shops Stores<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shopping|date=2012-07-03|title=Ashley Furniture begins hiring for Davie County plant - The Business Journal {{!}} CALIFORNIA ANTIQUE SHOPS STORES|url=http://californiaantiques.blogspot.com/2012/07/ashley-furniture-begins-hiring-for.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Ashley Furniture begins hiring for Davie County plant - The Business Journal {{!}} CALIFORNIA ANTIQUE SHOPS STORES}}</ref> "People are dumbfounded at the gallery when they walk in" “In my opinion as a seasoned artist, art college-level teacher in the 70s and early 2000s, owner and curator of Holtzman Gallery, Shorya has well surpassed Pollack’s level of art at an amazingly young age. He is always experimenting with technique, color, design, and size. He surely is filled with many old souls in order to create what he does.” - David Holtzman, Holtzman Gallery “…the Indian Government exiled MF Hussain, art stays on. This five-year-old prodigy, Shorya Mahanot proves to the nation that art is a form of expression which cannot be stopped.” -       Business insider<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shorya Mahanot|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/lessons-from-5-young-achievers-to-narendra-modi-on-the-eve-of-childrens-day/shorya-mahanot/slideshow/49769738.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Business Insider}}</ref> “Calm, composed and completely unperturbed by the attention…engrossed in colours and textures in front of him.” “He has been painting since he was three. Even at that age, he could differentiate between primary, secondary colours and could balance both soft and strong shades with ease.” -       The Indian Express<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-06-21|title=Little fingers on big canvas|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/little-fingers-on-big-canvas/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> “His beautiful abstract works have been compared to those of Jackson Pollock…” -       Accion Preferente<ref>{{Cite web|title=9 niños prodigios del sur de Asia que te harán sentir completamente inútil|url=http://www.accionpreferente.com/educacion/9-ninos-prodigios-del-sur-de-asia-que-te-haran-sentir-completamente-inutil/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Accion preferente|language=es-ES}}</ref> “Contemporary abstract artists watch out! Shorya Mahanot is creating works that are easily mistakable for a Jackson Pollock….and he is only 6!” -       Rehs galleries<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-15|title=Artist Prodigy Shorya Mahanot|url=https://rehs.com/eng/2013/07/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Rehs Galleries|language=en-US}}</ref> “…His beautiful abstract work has been compared to Jackson Pollock’s and has earned him international acclaim.” -       Buzzfeed<ref>{{Cite web|last=Borges|first=Andre|title=9 Kids Who Prove Indian Children Are Literally Geniuses|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/andreborges/9-kids-who-prove-indian-children-are-literally-geniuses|access-date=2022-01-08|website=BuzzFeed|language=en-in}}</ref> == Philanthropic Work == Autism Speaks Foundation == References: In Media == <u>Media appearances (indicative list):</u> 1.     The Guardian: <nowiki>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/jul/03/india-child-picasso-goggles-canvas</nowiki> 2.     SBS Australia: <nowiki>https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/hindi/en/audiotrack/meet-child-prodigy-dubbed-child-picasso-india</nowiki> 3.     Huffington Post: <nowiki>https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860</nowiki> 4.     Reader's Digest: <nowiki>https://www.readersdigest.co.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444</nowiki> 5.     Yahoo News: <nowiki>https://in.news.yahoo.com/india-prodigies-5-kids-whove-070922424.html</nowiki> 6.     Mid-Day: <nowiki>https://www.mid-day.com/articles/uncommon-talent/168992</nowiki> 7.     Atlantic City Weekly: <nowiki>https://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/now-with-a-new-home-at-jcc-holtzman-gallery-has/article_4d4d22e3-73f3-5790-a2e2-afd47642d088.html</nowiki> 8.     ScoopWhoop: <nowiki>https://www.scoopwhoop.com/inothernews/child-prodigies/#.hbgt25ff4</nowiki> 9.     TOI: <nowiki>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/R-K-Laxman-blesses-child-painter-gifts-signed-brush/articleshow/14283122.cms</nowiki> 10.   Business Insider: <nowiki>https://www.businessinsider.in/Lessons-from-5-young-achievers-to-Narendra-Modi-on-the-eve-of-Childrens-Day/Shorya-Mahanot/slideshow/49769738.cms</nowiki> 13.   Hindustan Times: <nowiki>https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/doodles-with-a-difference/story-QLLwUtMsgDgFkMRFiTzCIK.html</nowiki> 14.   Indian Express: <nowiki>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/little-fingers-on-big-canvas/</nowiki> 15.   NY Daily News: <nowiki>https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/atlantic-city-lures-visitors-new-attractions-article-1.2292204</nowiki> 17.   DNA India: <nowiki>https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-4-year-old-artist-shorya-mahanot-young-at-art-1603192</nowiki> 18.   WJ London: <nowiki>http://wjlondon.com/indian-pint-size-picasso-exhibition/</nowiki> 20.   Speaking Tree: <nowiki>https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/indian-wonderkids-born-with-exceptional-brilliance</nowiki> 21.   Indiatimes: <nowiki>https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/self/10-child-prodigies-in-india-who-make-us-really-proud-287790.html</nowiki> 22.   Accion Preferente: <nowiki>http://www.accionpreferente.com/educacion/9-ninos-prodigios-del-sur-de-asia-que-te-haran-sentir-completamente-inutil/</nowiki> 23.   NDTV: <nowiki>https://www.ndtv.com/campaigns/support-my-school-mission-1000-swachh-schools-1244675</nowiki> 24.   REHS Gallery: <nowiki>https://rehs.com/eng/2013/07/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot/</nowiki> 25.   TOI: <nowiki>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/art-and-literature-contribute-to-social-acumen-yono-sbi-</nowiki> 26.   Industry: <nowiki>http://industrym.com/a-destination-in-itself/?city=new%20jersey</nowiki> 27.   Deccan Chronicles: <nowiki>https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140729/lifestyle-offbeat/article/9-south-asian-wonder-kids-who-have-created-history</nowiki> 28.   Buzzfeed: <nowiki>https://www.buzzfeed.com/andreborges/9-kids-who-prove-indian-children-are-literally-geniuses</nowiki> 29.   The Art Guide: <nowiki>https://theartguide.com/event/shorya-mahanot-art-exhibition</nowiki> 30.   Hindustan Times: <nowiki>https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/abstract-artist-at-four/story-u4srFXSe4uciC6nvMmuWyM.html</nowiki> == External links == <nowiki>https://www.shoryamahanot.com</nowiki> {{DEFAULTSORT:Coulter, Jack}} [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Artists from Northern Ireland]] [[Category:Abstract expressionist artists]] [[Category:1994 births]] [[Category:Alumni of Ulster University]] == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. 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He is best known as the world's youngest signature style abstract artist. <ref>{{Cite web|title=World's Youngest Signature Style Abstract Artist - Bing|url=https://www.bing.com/search?q=World%27s+Youngest+Signature+Style+Abstract+Artist&PC=U316&FORM=CHROMN|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.bing.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=world's youngest signature style abstract artist - Yahoo India Search Results|url=https://in.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&fr=crmas&p=world%27s+youngest+signature+style+abstract+artist|access-date=2022-01-08|website=in.search.yahoo.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|last=ProgressVideo 2022|title=ProgressVideo.TV: Worlds Youngest Signature Style Abstract Artist {{!}} Shorya Mahanot {{!}} TEDxJSSATE via TEDx|url=https://progressvideo.tv/videos/world-s-youngest-signature-style-abstract-artist-shorya-mahanot-tedxjssate|access-date=2022-01-08|website=ProgressVideo.TV}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=TEDxJSSATE {{!}} TED|url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/24520|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.ted.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=Art and literature contribute to social acumen: YONO SBI 20under20 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/spotlight/art-and-literature-contribute-to-social-acumen-yono-sbi-20under20/articleshow/67638609.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Times of India}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=11 years old world’s youngest abstract artist, ‘Picasso’ in making. Coloring the|url=https://www.imd1.co/story/Shorya-Mahanot|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.imd1.co}}</ref> Shorya started his art journey in 2011 with a solo exhibition at Chambers Terrace, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai, at the young age of four.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Times|first=Hindustan|date=Oct 24, 2011 04:48 PM IST|title=Abstract artist at four!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/abstract-artist-at-four|url-status=live|access-date=08-01-2022|website=https://www.hindustantimes.com/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=RobinAge: News - Meet 4-Year-Old Abstract Artist|url=https://www.robinage.com/News/4-year-old-abstract-artist.htm|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.robinage.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=DOLLAK|first=PAMELA|title=Now with a new home at JCC, Holtzman Gallery has things down to a fine art|url=https://atlanticcityweekly.com/now-with-a-new-home-at-jcc-holtzman-gallery-has-things-down-to-a-fine/article_4d4d22e3-73f3-5790-a2e2-afd47642d088.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Atlantic City Weekly|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=10 students who made India proud|url=https://www.dailyo.in/variety/ten-students-made-india-proud-oprah-winfrey-tashi-nungshi/story/1/5662.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.dailyo.in}}</ref> + +== Life and work == + +In 2012, Shorya was first recognized by Indian [[R. K. Laxman|Cartoonist Late R.K. Laxman]] and was called to present his abstract paintings in a live demo at Laxman's Residence.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Little fingers on big canvas - Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/little-fingers-on-big-canvas/964704/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-06-21|title=Uncommon talent|url=https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/uncommon-talent-168992|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.mid-day.com|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=Prince of abstract art meets ‘King of cartoons’|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/pune/report-prince-of-abstract-art-meets-king-of-cartoons-1704385|access-date=2022-01-08|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Jun 20|first=Neha Madaan / TNN / Updated:|last2=2012|last3=Ist|first3=03:24|title=R K Laxman blesses child painter, gifts signed brush {{!}} Pune News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/r-k-laxman-blesses-child-painter-gifts-signed-brush/articleshow/14283122.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=Prince of Abstract Art Meets King Of Cartoons - Shorya Mahanot @ CNN IBN India|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc8eoULJlyE|language=en|access-date=2022-01-08}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=Growing Up Gifted|url=https://www.readersdigest.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.readersdigest.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Wonderkids Born With Exceptional Brilliance|url=https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/indian-wonderkids-born-with-exceptional-brilliance|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.speakingtree.in}}</ref>In late 2012, international media started covering him and he became a known face in the world of contemporary art as a child prodigy.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-14|title=LOOK: Have We Found A Six-Year-Old Jackson Pollock?|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860|access-date=2022-01-08|website=HuffPost|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-07-30|title=9 South-Asian wonder kids who have created history|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140729/lifestyle-offbeat/article/9-south-asian-wonder-kids-who-have-created-history|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>His abstract art came into the international contemporary scene in March 2013, when his art was exhibited in the 35th Annual Art Expo, NY, USA. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Shorya Mahanot art exhibition|url=https://theartguide.com/event/shorya-mahanot-art-exhibition|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Art Guide|language=en-US}}</ref> In the same year in Celebrity Chef Gala, New York, U.S.A., his paintings went through a silent auction donation for Autism Speaks Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Celebrity Chef Gala {{!}} ShoryaMahanot|url=https://www.shoryamahanot.com/celebrity-chef-gala/|access-date=2022-01-08|language=en-US}}</ref> Later in October 2013, his works were put on a display for the general American public at Spectrum New York (NY) the USA and in December 2013 at Spectrum Miami (Florida), USA.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Spectrum – Miami {{!}} ShoryaMahanot|url=https://www.shoryamahanot.com/spectrum-miami/|access-date=2022-01-08|language=en-US}}</ref> Shorya keeps getting invitations from various media and tech organizations for showcasing<ref>{{Cite web|title=SEES|url=https://www.sees-on.com/nestle-excellencia.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.sees-on.com}}</ref> and collaborating on abstract art with them. He has also been a TEDx speaker<ref>{{Cite web|title=TEDxJSSATE {{!}} TED|url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/24520|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.ted.com}}</ref> and the youngest signature style abstract artist from India to create a series of digital abstract paintings in collaboration with Microsoft India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Microsoft Future Decoded {{!}} ShoryaMahanot|url=https://www.shoryamahanot.com/microsoft-future-decoded/|access-date=2022-01-08|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Growing Up Gifted|url=https://www.readersdigest.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.readersdigest.in}}</ref> + +== Early life and education == + + +Shorya was named by her paternal aunt Anu Mahanot Sharma. The word 'Shorya' comes from Sanskrit ''Shaurya'' meaning Valour or Courage intending him to be the brave one by his parents, Aditya Singh Mahanot and Pushpa Mahanot. Born in Neemuch, Shorya was a student of Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Neemuch (M.P.), India from standard 1 to standard 6. From standard sixth onwards, he has been homeschooled. + +== Style and Technique == + + +Since his journey as the World's Youngest Abstract Artist with a [[Signature Style]], Shorya's art has been evolving with every painting. Like Pollock ([[Jackson Pollock]]), he spreads his canvas on the floor and begins composing multiple layers of paints. He uses color composition with deliberate consideration to balance the symmetry between his brushstrokes, dripping and pouring on the canvas. His work is recognizable not just from the aspect of his practice that makes his work recognizable. That obviously includes materials and technique, but also less tangible issues such as choice of subject matter and his subjective way of approaching his chosen subject. + +Each of Shorya’s works takes approximately four to five days to make and contains up to two or more layers of pigments.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-14|title=LOOK: Have We Found A Six-Year-Old Jackson Pollock?|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860|access-date=2022-01-08|website=HuffPost|language=en}}</ref> He works with acrylic paints in a heavy [[impasto]] technique. Once the paint has dried, he uses adhesive tapes to further accentuate the contrast between colors used to bring out the harmony of abstraction in his paintings more vividly in his signature style. + + +Art Expo 2013, in a press release stated about Shorya Mahanot’s Art as: + +"Pollock-like smattering and bold, geometric forms cover the canvases of India's youngest abstract artist." + + +Gautam Benegal, Artist stated to Afternoon D&C, June 21, 2012: + +“Indeed, it is very intriguing in the way he uses color and form. Shows he has an innate understanding of composition which is pure and unsullied by experience from the real world…" + +== Art Journey & Inspiration == + + +It all began in early 2011 for Shorya when he sneaked into his sister’s room one day when no one was watching. When he was a child the most interesting spaces in the home for him were his two elder sister’s rooms. Both were artists. Their rooms were always full of paintings, colors, brushes, canvasses and other things he loved. They would never share these things with him. They gave him crayons and paper sheets but he wanted more. He never missed a chance to enter their rooms secretly. + +Shorya had started creating paintings at the age of three. His paintings came in the public domain at the age of four in a solo exhibition at Chambers Terrace of The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai, India. In a Silent Auction Donation Breakdown, one of his paintings auctioned and fetched $2000 towards the donation for Autism Speaks in October 2013 at Cipriani Wall Street, NY, U.S.A. Before that, in March 2013, Shorya participated in the annual 35th edition of the art expo, New York, U.S.A. After this, his paintings had been included in a specially curated exhibition at the Ward-Nasse Gallery in Manhattan, New York(NY), the U.S.A. as “Best of Artexpo 2013.” Later, his works were displayed in the Spectrum art show, Miami U.S.A. 2013 where one of his abstract paintings was sold at $3500. + +In India, many of his paintings have been displayed and sold at Bougainvillaea gallery, Udaipur, Rajasthan since 2013. + +2014 November reaffirmed global interest in Shorya's artworks as in the next silent auction donation break down at Autism Speaks - celebrity chef Gala, NY by putting a price of $2000 on his painting. The painting was auctioned and funds were donated to Autism Speaks Foundation. + +In 2015 Shorya's works were displayed at Holtzman Gallery. His paintings were displayed and sold alongside the works of late actor Anthony Quinn, actor Burt Young and celebrated artist Francis Maseres.  An exhibition with a "Hollywood style" red carpet event defined Shorya as an artist to look out for upcoming years. + +While his abstract paintings were going around in international art galleries, Shorya was getting the needful media attention. In the year 2015, he was invited for a live demo of his abstract paintings on a program on NDTV as a part of 'support my school telethon'. It was a six-hour live television fundraiser aired across the NDTV network on 29th November 2015. Shorya shared the stage with Saurav Ganguly, Vikram Chandra, Rajkumar Hirani, Ranveer Singh and many others. + +In 2016, Shorya again presented his abstract art in a live demo.This time, it was for doctors and medical professionals in 'Excellentia' - Events and initiatives by Nestle that happened across metropolitan cities of India, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi. + +In November 2017, Shorya gave a TEDx talk in Noida, India at JSSATE. In his TED talk, he talked about his imagination, his passion, and his approach towards the creation of abstract art. + +It was in 2017 when he created his first digital abstract art in collaboration with Microsoft for 'Future Decoded' - a Microsoft event graced by more than 1700 global thought leaders that included Satya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft) and Norm Judah (CTO, Microsoft) and the likes. + +In the year 2018, Shorya was invited by SBS Australia Hindi to talk about his art. + +In the year 2019, he was shortlisted as the talent to watch out for in SBI YONO 20 under Twenty. + +== Critical Reception == +Shorya Mahanot, with his distinct style (often termed as Signature Style), has drawn the attention of Galleries, Art Critics and Aficionados from all over the world. They have also been appreciative of Shorya's adherence to the technique he employs during the creation of his paintings.  Here are some of the highlights: + +"The six-year-old artist brings his works and canvases to life though rich and masterful colour use while employing a technique that can be compared to Jackson Pollock's drip painting or action painting."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shorya Mahanot art exhibition|url=https://theartguide.com/event/shorya-mahanot-art-exhibition|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Art Guide|language=en-US}}</ref> + +- The Art Guide, 2013 + +“His art is multilayered, inspired from nature.” + +“At 10 going on 11, Shorya has created over 100 works in acrylic, some canvases bigger than his tiny frame.” + +“…His family had never seen art like this before — there were shades of Jackson Pollock…” + +-  Reader’s Digest, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|title=Growing Up Gifted|url=https://www.readersdigest.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.readersdigest.in}}</ref> + +"Each movement appeared deliberate but exaggerated as if his paintings were an unruly orchestra under his conduction." + +- The Guardian, 2012 + +"The most significant aspect of Shorya's paintings is they have a signature unique to Shorya that all great artists across the globe uphold. Each of his paintings has a style of his own and subtly they are all related to each other. But he is simply oblivious of the magic that his brush creates." + +- Hindustan Times, 2013<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-08-24|title=Doodles with a difference|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/doodles-with-a-difference/story-QLLwUtMsgDgFkMRFiTzCIK.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> + +"...Shorya's brushstrokes have depth and there's beautiful usage of colors." + +- DNA<ref>{{Cite web|title=4-year-old artist Shorya Mahanot: Young at art|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-4-year-old-artist-shorya-mahanot-young-at-art-1603192|access-date=2022-01-08|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> + +"We also took with a pinch of salt the declaration of his genius, his brilliance, his earth-shattering ability to handle colors, till we got a glimpse of some of his works." + +-       Afternoon + +“…Known for his mind-boggling abstract paintings, the little one is making waves on many art platforms” + +-       Yahoo! News <ref>{{Cite web|title=Yahoo Search - Web Search|url=https://in.search.yahoo.com/?fr2=inr|access-date=2022-01-08|website=in.search.yahoo.com}}</ref> + +“Known as a young Jackson Pollock, he specializes in abstract art and his work has already earned him international acclaim.” + +-       Deccan Chronicle<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-07-30|title=9 South-Asian wonder kids who have created history|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140729/lifestyle-offbeat/article/9-south-asian-wonder-kids-who-have-created-history|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> + +“…There’s definitely an old soul in a child’s body.” + +-       Atlantic City weekly<ref>{{Cite web|last=DOLLAK|first=PAMELA|title=Now with a new home at JCC, Holtzman Gallery has things down to a fine art|url=https://atlanticcityweekly.com/now-with-a-new-home-at-jcc-holtzman-gallery-has-things-down-to-a-fine/article_4d4d22e3-73f3-5790-a2e2-afd47642d088.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Atlantic City Weekly|language=en}}</ref> + +“When five-year-old Shorya Mahanot painted one of his masterpieces on Tuesday, the 100-odd spectators experienced just that: a subliminal washing away of the everyday drabness, giving way to a colourful vibrancy. Renowned cartoonist R K Laxman, who witnessed the painting extravaganza unspool in the precincts of his residence in Pune, later blessed…” + +“It is his innocent confidence that makes him graceful. This effortlessness combined with his natural talents gives him his signature style.” + +Shorya had painted with the carefree abandonment that only children can boast of, while the swarm of journalists and artists in the milieu had stood spellbound. + +-       The Times of India<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jun 20|first=Neha Madaan / TNN / Updated:|last2=2012|last3=Ist|first3=03:24|title=R K Laxman blesses child painter, gifts signed brush {{!}} Pune News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/r-k-laxman-blesses-child-painter-gifts-signed-brush/articleshow/14283122.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> + +“At the age of four, Shorya drew the attention of the international art world with his first solo exhibition — at the Taj Mahal Palace. Indian media soon dubbed him “child Picasso”.” + +-       SBS Australia<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet the child prodigy dubbed 'the child Picasso' of India|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/meet-the-child-prodigy-dubbed-the-child-picasso-of-india|access-date=2022-01-08|website=SBS Your Language|language=en}}</ref> + +“…have got the same stage where US President Barrack Obama had delivered his speech during his visit to India.” + +-       DNA<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet the child prodigy dubbed 'the child Picasso' of India|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/meet-the-child-prodigy-dubbed-the-child-picasso-of-india|access-date=2022-01-08|website=SBS Your Language|language=en}}</ref> + +“In an interview with the Huffington Post, Mahanot explained he was inspired after watching his older sisters paint, though while they worked with figurative images, he veered toward abstraction.” + +-       The Huffington Post<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-14|title=LOOK: Have We Found A Six-Year-Old Jackson Pollock?|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860|access-date=2022-01-08|website=HuffPost|language=en}}</ref> + +“The Claridge has swapped its casino for some culture…more than 50 artists who hail from around the world, and right in Atlantic City…from abstract expressionist art from an 8-year-old boy named Shorya Mahanot…” + +-       Daily News New York<ref>{{Cite web|last=Salamone|first=Gina|title=Atlantic City debuts a number of new attractions to lure visitors this summer, including concert venues and eateries|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/atlantic-city-lures-visitors-new-attractions-article-1.2292204|access-date=2022-01-08|website=nydailynews.com}}</ref> + +"From bold brushstrokes to covering parts of a canvas with chart paper and letting colour drip over, Mahanot uses techniques he was never taught.” + +-       Hindustan times<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-10-24|title=Abstract artist at four!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/abstract-artist-at-four/story-u4srFXSe4uciC6nvMmuWyM.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> + +“…he gravitated towards abstract works, very much like Jackson Pollock, who incidentally happens to be this young prodigy’s role model.” + +-       Scoopwhoop<ref>{{Cite web|last=Das|first=Raj|date=2014-11-14|title=15 Indian Kids Whose Achievements Make India Beam With Pride|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/inothernews/child-prodigies/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.scoopwhoop.com|language=English}}</ref> + +“Shorya Mahanot took the world by surprise with his impressive abstract painting.” + +-       Speaking Tree<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Wonderkids Born With Exceptional Brilliance|url=https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/indian-wonderkids-born-with-exceptional-brilliance|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.speakingtree.in}}</ref> + +“Dubbed a “child Picasso” by the Indian media, five-year-old Shorya hit the headlines last month when India’s most famous cartoonist took him under his wing.” + +-       California Antique Shops Stores<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shopping|date=2012-07-03|title=Ashley Furniture begins hiring for Davie County plant - The Business Journal {{!}} CALIFORNIA ANTIQUE SHOPS STORES|url=http://californiaantiques.blogspot.com/2012/07/ashley-furniture-begins-hiring-for.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Ashley Furniture begins hiring for Davie County plant - The Business Journal {{!}} CALIFORNIA ANTIQUE SHOPS STORES}}</ref> + +"People are dumbfounded at the gallery when they walk in" + +“In my opinion as a seasoned artist, art college-level teacher in the 70s and early 2000s, owner and curator of Holtzman Gallery, Shorya has well surpassed Pollack’s level of art at an amazingly young age. He is always experimenting with technique, color, design, and size. He surely is filled with many old souls in order to create what he does.” + +- David Holtzman, Holtzman Gallery + +“…the Indian Government exiled MF Hussain, art stays on. This five-year-old prodigy, Shorya Mahanot proves to the nation that art is a form of expression which cannot be stopped.” + +-       Business insider<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shorya Mahanot|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/lessons-from-5-young-achievers-to-narendra-modi-on-the-eve-of-childrens-day/shorya-mahanot/slideshow/49769738.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Business Insider}}</ref> + +“Calm, composed and completely unperturbed by the attention…engrossed in colours and textures in front of him.” + +“He has been painting since he was three. Even at that age, he could differentiate between primary, secondary colours and could balance both soft and strong shades with ease.” + +-       The Indian Express<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-06-21|title=Little fingers on big canvas|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/little-fingers-on-big-canvas/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> + +“His beautiful abstract works have been compared to those of Jackson Pollock…” + +-       Accion Preferente<ref>{{Cite web|title=9 niños prodigios del sur de Asia que te harán sentir completamente inútil|url=http://www.accionpreferente.com/educacion/9-ninos-prodigios-del-sur-de-asia-que-te-haran-sentir-completamente-inutil/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Accion preferente|language=es-ES}}</ref> + +“Contemporary abstract artists watch out! Shorya Mahanot is creating works that are easily mistakable for a Jackson Pollock….and he is only 6!” + +-       Rehs galleries<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-15|title=Artist Prodigy Shorya Mahanot|url=https://rehs.com/eng/2013/07/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Rehs Galleries|language=en-US}}</ref> + +“…His beautiful abstract work has been compared to Jackson Pollock’s and has earned him international acclaim.” + +-       Buzzfeed<ref>{{Cite web|last=Borges|first=Andre|title=9 Kids Who Prove Indian Children Are Literally Geniuses|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/andreborges/9-kids-who-prove-indian-children-are-literally-geniuses|access-date=2022-01-08|website=BuzzFeed|language=en-in}}</ref> + +== Philanthropic Work == +Autism Speaks Foundation + +== References: In Media == +<u>Media appearances (indicative list):</u> + +1.     The Guardian: <nowiki>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/jul/03/india-child-picasso-goggles-canvas</nowiki> + +2.     SBS Australia: <nowiki>https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/hindi/en/audiotrack/meet-child-prodigy-dubbed-child-picasso-india</nowiki> + +3.     Huffington Post: <nowiki>https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860</nowiki> + +4.     Reader's Digest: <nowiki>https://www.readersdigest.co.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444</nowiki> + +5.     Yahoo News: <nowiki>https://in.news.yahoo.com/india-prodigies-5-kids-whove-070922424.html</nowiki> + +6.     Mid-Day: <nowiki>https://www.mid-day.com/articles/uncommon-talent/168992</nowiki> + +7.     Atlantic City Weekly: <nowiki>https://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/now-with-a-new-home-at-jcc-holtzman-gallery-has/article_4d4d22e3-73f3-5790-a2e2-afd47642d088.html</nowiki> + +8.     ScoopWhoop: <nowiki>https://www.scoopwhoop.com/inothernews/child-prodigies/#.hbgt25ff4</nowiki> + +9.     TOI: <nowiki>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/R-K-Laxman-blesses-child-painter-gifts-signed-brush/articleshow/14283122.cms</nowiki> + +10.   Business Insider: <nowiki>https://www.businessinsider.in/Lessons-from-5-young-achievers-to-Narendra-Modi-on-the-eve-of-Childrens-Day/Shorya-Mahanot/slideshow/49769738.cms</nowiki> + +13.   Hindustan Times: <nowiki>https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/doodles-with-a-difference/story-QLLwUtMsgDgFkMRFiTzCIK.html</nowiki> + +14.   Indian Express: <nowiki>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/little-fingers-on-big-canvas/</nowiki> + +15.   NY Daily News: <nowiki>https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/atlantic-city-lures-visitors-new-attractions-article-1.2292204</nowiki> + +17.   DNA India: <nowiki>https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-4-year-old-artist-shorya-mahanot-young-at-art-1603192</nowiki> + +18.   WJ London: <nowiki>http://wjlondon.com/indian-pint-size-picasso-exhibition/</nowiki> + +20.   Speaking Tree: <nowiki>https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/indian-wonderkids-born-with-exceptional-brilliance</nowiki> + +21.   Indiatimes: <nowiki>https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/self/10-child-prodigies-in-india-who-make-us-really-proud-287790.html</nowiki> + +22.   Accion Preferente: <nowiki>http://www.accionpreferente.com/educacion/9-ninos-prodigios-del-sur-de-asia-que-te-haran-sentir-completamente-inutil/</nowiki> + +23.   NDTV: <nowiki>https://www.ndtv.com/campaigns/support-my-school-mission-1000-swachh-schools-1244675</nowiki> + +24.   REHS Gallery: <nowiki>https://rehs.com/eng/2013/07/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot/</nowiki> + +25.   TOI: <nowiki>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/art-and-literature-contribute-to-social-acumen-yono-sbi-</nowiki> + +26.   Industry: <nowiki>http://industrym.com/a-destination-in-itself/?city=new%20jersey</nowiki> + +27.   Deccan Chronicles: <nowiki>https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140729/lifestyle-offbeat/article/9-south-asian-wonder-kids-who-have-created-history</nowiki> + +28.   Buzzfeed: <nowiki>https://www.buzzfeed.com/andreborges/9-kids-who-prove-indian-children-are-literally-geniuses</nowiki> + +29.   The Art Guide: <nowiki>https://theartguide.com/event/shorya-mahanot-art-exhibition</nowiki> + +30.   Hindustan Times: <nowiki>https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/abstract-artist-at-four/story-u4srFXSe4uciC6nvMmuWyM.html</nowiki> + +== External links == +<nowiki>https://www.shoryamahanot.com</nowiki> + +{{DEFAULTSORT:Coulter, Jack}} +[[Category:Living people]] +[[Category:Artists from Northern Ireland]] +[[Category:Abstract expressionist artists]] +[[Category:1994 births]] +[[Category:Alumni of Ulster University]] + + + + + +== References == +<!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. 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He is best known as the world's youngest signature style abstract artist. <ref>{{Cite web|title=World's Youngest Signature Style Abstract Artist - Bing|url=https://www.bing.com/search?q=World%27s+Youngest+Signature+Style+Abstract+Artist&PC=U316&FORM=CHROMN|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.bing.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=world's youngest signature style abstract artist - Yahoo India Search Results|url=https://in.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&fr=crmas&p=world%27s+youngest+signature+style+abstract+artist|access-date=2022-01-08|website=in.search.yahoo.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|last=ProgressVideo 2022|title=ProgressVideo.TV: Worlds Youngest Signature Style Abstract Artist {{!}} Shorya Mahanot {{!}} TEDxJSSATE via TEDx|url=https://progressvideo.tv/videos/world-s-youngest-signature-style-abstract-artist-shorya-mahanot-tedxjssate|access-date=2022-01-08|website=ProgressVideo.TV}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=TEDxJSSATE {{!}} TED|url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/24520|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.ted.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=Art and literature contribute to social acumen: YONO SBI 20under20 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/spotlight/art-and-literature-contribute-to-social-acumen-yono-sbi-20under20/articleshow/67638609.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Times of India}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=11 years old world’s youngest abstract artist, ‘Picasso’ in making. Coloring the|url=https://www.imd1.co/story/Shorya-Mahanot|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.imd1.co}}</ref> Shorya started his art journey in 2011 with a solo exhibition at Chambers Terrace, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai, at the young age of four.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Times|first=Hindustan|date=Oct 24, 2011 04:48 PM IST|title=Abstract artist at four!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/abstract-artist-at-four|url-status=live|access-date=08-01-2022|website=https://www.hindustantimes.com/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=RobinAge: News - Meet 4-Year-Old Abstract Artist|url=https://www.robinage.com/News/4-year-old-abstract-artist.htm|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.robinage.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=DOLLAK|first=PAMELA|title=Now with a new home at JCC, Holtzman Gallery has things down to a fine art|url=https://atlanticcityweekly.com/now-with-a-new-home-at-jcc-holtzman-gallery-has-things-down-to-a-fine/article_4d4d22e3-73f3-5790-a2e2-afd47642d088.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Atlantic City Weekly|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=10 students who made India proud|url=https://www.dailyo.in/variety/ten-students-made-india-proud-oprah-winfrey-tashi-nungshi/story/1/5662.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.dailyo.in}}</ref>', 27 => '', 28 => '== Life and work ==', 29 => '', 30 => 'In 2012, Shorya was first recognized by Indian [[R. K. Laxman|Cartoonist Late R.K. Laxman]] and was called to present his abstract paintings in a live demo at Laxman's Residence.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Little fingers on big canvas - Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/little-fingers-on-big-canvas/964704/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-06-21|title=Uncommon talent|url=https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/uncommon-talent-168992|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.mid-day.com|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=Prince of abstract art meets ‘King of cartoons’|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/pune/report-prince-of-abstract-art-meets-king-of-cartoons-1704385|access-date=2022-01-08|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Jun 20|first=Neha Madaan / TNN / Updated:|last2=2012|last3=Ist|first3=03:24|title=R K Laxman blesses child painter, gifts signed brush {{!}} Pune News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/r-k-laxman-blesses-child-painter-gifts-signed-brush/articleshow/14283122.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=Prince of Abstract Art Meets King Of Cartoons - Shorya Mahanot @ CNN IBN India|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc8eoULJlyE|language=en|access-date=2022-01-08}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=Growing Up Gifted|url=https://www.readersdigest.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.readersdigest.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Wonderkids Born With Exceptional Brilliance|url=https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/indian-wonderkids-born-with-exceptional-brilliance|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.speakingtree.in}}</ref>In late 2012, international media started covering him and he became a known face in the world of contemporary art as a child prodigy.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-14|title=LOOK: Have We Found A Six-Year-Old Jackson Pollock?|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860|access-date=2022-01-08|website=HuffPost|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-07-30|title=9 South-Asian wonder kids who have created history|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140729/lifestyle-offbeat/article/9-south-asian-wonder-kids-who-have-created-history|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>His abstract art came into the international contemporary scene in March 2013, when his art was exhibited in the 35th Annual Art Expo, NY, USA. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Shorya Mahanot art exhibition|url=https://theartguide.com/event/shorya-mahanot-art-exhibition|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Art Guide|language=en-US}}</ref> In the same year in Celebrity Chef Gala, New York, U.S.A., his paintings went through a silent auction donation for Autism Speaks Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Celebrity Chef Gala {{!}} ShoryaMahanot|url=https://www.shoryamahanot.com/celebrity-chef-gala/|access-date=2022-01-08|language=en-US}}</ref> Later in October 2013, his works were put on a display for the general American public at Spectrum New York (NY) the USA and in December 2013 at Spectrum Miami (Florida), USA.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Spectrum – Miami {{!}} ShoryaMahanot|url=https://www.shoryamahanot.com/spectrum-miami/|access-date=2022-01-08|language=en-US}}</ref> Shorya keeps getting invitations from various media and tech organizations for showcasing<ref>{{Cite web|title=SEES|url=https://www.sees-on.com/nestle-excellencia.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.sees-on.com}}</ref> and collaborating on abstract art with them. He has also been a TEDx speaker<ref>{{Cite web|title=TEDxJSSATE {{!}} TED|url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/24520|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.ted.com}}</ref> and the youngest signature style abstract artist from India to create a series of digital abstract paintings in collaboration with Microsoft India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Microsoft Future Decoded {{!}} ShoryaMahanot|url=https://www.shoryamahanot.com/microsoft-future-decoded/|access-date=2022-01-08|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Growing Up Gifted|url=https://www.readersdigest.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.readersdigest.in}}</ref>', 31 => '', 32 => '== Early life and education ==', 33 => '', 34 => '', 35 => 'Shorya was named by her paternal aunt Anu Mahanot Sharma. The word 'Shorya' comes from Sanskrit ''Shaurya'' meaning Valour or Courage intending him to be the brave one by his parents, Aditya Singh Mahanot and Pushpa Mahanot. Born in Neemuch, Shorya was a student of Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Neemuch (M.P.), India from standard 1 to standard 6. From standard sixth onwards, he has been homeschooled. ', 36 => '', 37 => '== Style and Technique ==', 38 => '', 39 => '', 40 => 'Since his journey as the World's Youngest Abstract Artist with a [[Signature Style]], Shorya's art has been evolving with every painting. Like Pollock ([[Jackson Pollock]]), he spreads his canvas on the floor and begins composing multiple layers of paints. He uses color composition with deliberate consideration to balance the symmetry between his brushstrokes, dripping and pouring on the canvas. His work is recognizable not just from the aspect of his practice that makes his work recognizable. That obviously includes materials and technique, but also less tangible issues such as choice of subject matter and his subjective way of approaching his chosen subject. ', 41 => '', 42 => 'Each of Shorya’s works takes approximately four to five days to make and contains up to two or more layers of pigments.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-14|title=LOOK: Have We Found A Six-Year-Old Jackson Pollock?|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860|access-date=2022-01-08|website=HuffPost|language=en}}</ref> He works with acrylic paints in a heavy [[impasto]] technique. Once the paint has dried, he uses adhesive tapes to further accentuate the contrast between colors used to bring out the harmony of abstraction in his paintings more vividly in his signature style. ', 43 => '', 44 => '', 45 => 'Art Expo 2013, in a press release stated about Shorya Mahanot’s Art as: ', 46 => '', 47 => '"Pollock-like smattering and bold, geometric forms cover the canvases of India's youngest abstract artist." ', 48 => '', 49 => '', 50 => 'Gautam Benegal, Artist stated to Afternoon D&C, June 21, 2012: ', 51 => '', 52 => '“Indeed, it is very intriguing in the way he uses color and form. Shows he has an innate understanding of composition which is pure and unsullied by experience from the real world…"', 53 => '', 54 => '== Art Journey & Inspiration ==', 55 => '', 56 => '', 57 => 'It all began in early 2011 for Shorya when he sneaked into his sister’s room one day when no one was watching. When he was a child the most interesting spaces in the home for him were his two elder sister’s rooms. Both were artists. Their rooms were always full of paintings, colors, brushes, canvasses and other things he loved. They would never share these things with him. They gave him crayons and paper sheets but he wanted more. He never missed a chance to enter their rooms secretly.', 58 => '', 59 => 'Shorya had started creating paintings at the age of three. His paintings came in the public domain at the age of four in a solo exhibition at Chambers Terrace of The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai, India. In a Silent Auction Donation Breakdown, one of his paintings auctioned and fetched $2000 towards the donation for Autism Speaks in October 2013 at Cipriani Wall Street, NY, U.S.A. Before that, in March 2013, Shorya participated in the annual 35th edition of the art expo, New York, U.S.A. After this, his paintings had been included in a specially curated exhibition at the Ward-Nasse Gallery in Manhattan, New York(NY), the U.S.A. as “Best of Artexpo 2013.” Later, his works were displayed in the Spectrum art show, Miami U.S.A. 2013 where one of his abstract paintings was sold at $3500. ', 60 => '', 61 => 'In India, many of his paintings have been displayed and sold at Bougainvillaea gallery, Udaipur, Rajasthan since 2013. ', 62 => '', 63 => '2014 November reaffirmed global interest in Shorya's artworks as in the next silent auction donation break down at Autism Speaks - celebrity chef Gala, NY by putting a price of $2000 on his painting. The painting was auctioned and funds were donated to Autism Speaks Foundation.', 64 => '', 65 => 'In 2015 Shorya's works were displayed at Holtzman Gallery. His paintings were displayed and sold alongside the works of late actor Anthony Quinn, actor Burt Young and celebrated artist Francis Maseres.  An exhibition with a "Hollywood style" red carpet event defined Shorya as an artist to look out for upcoming years.', 66 => '', 67 => 'While his abstract paintings were going around in international art galleries, Shorya was getting the needful media attention. In the year 2015, he was invited for a live demo of his abstract paintings on a program on NDTV as a part of 'support my school telethon'. It was a six-hour live television fundraiser aired across the NDTV network on 29th November 2015. Shorya shared the stage with Saurav Ganguly, Vikram Chandra, Rajkumar Hirani, Ranveer Singh and many others. ', 68 => '', 69 => 'In 2016, Shorya again presented his abstract art in a live demo.This time, it was for doctors and medical professionals in 'Excellentia' - Events and initiatives by Nestle that happened across metropolitan cities of India, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi.', 70 => '', 71 => 'In November 2017, Shorya gave a TEDx talk in Noida, India at JSSATE. In his TED talk, he talked about his imagination, his passion, and his approach towards the creation of abstract art.', 72 => '', 73 => 'It was in 2017 when he created his first digital abstract art in collaboration with Microsoft for 'Future Decoded' - a Microsoft event graced by more than 1700 global thought leaders that included Satya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft) and Norm Judah (CTO, Microsoft) and the likes.', 74 => '', 75 => 'In the year 2018, Shorya was invited by SBS Australia Hindi to talk about his art. ', 76 => '', 77 => 'In the year 2019, he was shortlisted as the talent to watch out for in SBI YONO 20 under Twenty.', 78 => '', 79 => '== Critical Reception ==', 80 => 'Shorya Mahanot, with his distinct style (often termed as Signature Style), has drawn the attention of Galleries, Art Critics and Aficionados from all over the world. They have also been appreciative of Shorya's adherence to the technique he employs during the creation of his paintings.  Here are some of the highlights: ', 81 => '', 82 => '"The six-year-old artist brings his works and canvases to life though rich and masterful colour use while employing a technique that can be compared to Jackson Pollock's drip painting or action painting."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shorya Mahanot art exhibition|url=https://theartguide.com/event/shorya-mahanot-art-exhibition|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Art Guide|language=en-US}}</ref> ', 83 => '', 84 => '- The Art Guide, 2013', 85 => '', 86 => '“His art is multilayered, inspired from nature.”', 87 => '', 88 => '“At 10 going on 11, Shorya has created over 100 works in acrylic, some canvases bigger than his tiny frame.”', 89 => '', 90 => '“…His family had never seen art like this before — there were shades of Jackson Pollock…”', 91 => '', 92 => '-  Reader’s Digest, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|title=Growing Up Gifted|url=https://www.readersdigest.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.readersdigest.in}}</ref>', 93 => '', 94 => '"Each movement appeared deliberate but exaggerated as if his paintings were an unruly orchestra under his conduction." ', 95 => '', 96 => '- The Guardian, 2012', 97 => '', 98 => '"The most significant aspect of Shorya's paintings is they have a signature unique to Shorya that all great artists across the globe uphold. Each of his paintings has a style of his own and subtly they are all related to each other. But he is simply oblivious of the magic that his brush creates." ', 99 => '', 100 => '- Hindustan Times, 2013<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-08-24|title=Doodles with a difference|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/doodles-with-a-difference/story-QLLwUtMsgDgFkMRFiTzCIK.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>', 101 => '', 102 => '"...Shorya's brushstrokes have depth and there's beautiful usage of colors." ', 103 => '', 104 => '- DNA<ref>{{Cite web|title=4-year-old artist Shorya Mahanot: Young at art|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-4-year-old-artist-shorya-mahanot-young-at-art-1603192|access-date=2022-01-08|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>', 105 => '', 106 => '"We also took with a pinch of salt the declaration of his genius, his brilliance, his earth-shattering ability to handle colors, till we got a glimpse of some of his works."', 107 => '', 108 => '-       Afternoon', 109 => '', 110 => '“…Known for his mind-boggling abstract paintings, the little one is making waves on many art platforms”', 111 => '', 112 => '-       Yahoo! News <ref>{{Cite web|title=Yahoo Search - Web Search|url=https://in.search.yahoo.com/?fr2=inr|access-date=2022-01-08|website=in.search.yahoo.com}}</ref>', 113 => '', 114 => '“Known as a young Jackson Pollock, he specializes in abstract art and his work has already earned him international acclaim.”', 115 => '', 116 => '-       Deccan Chronicle<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-07-30|title=9 South-Asian wonder kids who have created history|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140729/lifestyle-offbeat/article/9-south-asian-wonder-kids-who-have-created-history|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>', 117 => '', 118 => '“…There’s definitely an old soul in a child’s body.”', 119 => '', 120 => '-       Atlantic City weekly<ref>{{Cite web|last=DOLLAK|first=PAMELA|title=Now with a new home at JCC, Holtzman Gallery has things down to a fine art|url=https://atlanticcityweekly.com/now-with-a-new-home-at-jcc-holtzman-gallery-has-things-down-to-a-fine/article_4d4d22e3-73f3-5790-a2e2-afd47642d088.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Atlantic City Weekly|language=en}}</ref>', 121 => '', 122 => '“When five-year-old Shorya Mahanot painted one of his masterpieces on Tuesday, the 100-odd spectators experienced just that: a subliminal washing away of the everyday drabness, giving way to a colourful vibrancy. Renowned cartoonist R K Laxman, who witnessed the painting extravaganza unspool in the precincts of his residence in Pune, later blessed…”', 123 => '', 124 => '“It is his innocent confidence that makes him graceful. This effortlessness combined with his natural talents gives him his signature style.”', 125 => '', 126 => 'Shorya had painted with the carefree abandonment that only children can boast of, while the swarm of journalists and artists in the milieu had stood spellbound.', 127 => '', 128 => '-       The Times of India<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jun 20|first=Neha Madaan / TNN / Updated:|last2=2012|last3=Ist|first3=03:24|title=R K Laxman blesses child painter, gifts signed brush {{!}} Pune News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/r-k-laxman-blesses-child-painter-gifts-signed-brush/articleshow/14283122.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>', 129 => '', 130 => '“At the age of four, Shorya drew the attention of the international art world with his first solo exhibition — at the Taj Mahal Palace. Indian media soon dubbed him “child Picasso”.”', 131 => '', 132 => '-       SBS Australia<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet the child prodigy dubbed 'the child Picasso' of India|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/meet-the-child-prodigy-dubbed-the-child-picasso-of-india|access-date=2022-01-08|website=SBS Your Language|language=en}}</ref>', 133 => '', 134 => '“…have got the same stage where US President Barrack Obama had delivered his speech during his visit to India.”', 135 => '', 136 => '-       DNA<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet the child prodigy dubbed 'the child Picasso' of India|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/meet-the-child-prodigy-dubbed-the-child-picasso-of-india|access-date=2022-01-08|website=SBS Your Language|language=en}}</ref>', 137 => '', 138 => '“In an interview with the Huffington Post, Mahanot explained he was inspired after watching his older sisters paint, though while they worked with figurative images, he veered toward abstraction.”', 139 => '', 140 => '-       The Huffington Post<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-14|title=LOOK: Have We Found A Six-Year-Old Jackson Pollock?|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860|access-date=2022-01-08|website=HuffPost|language=en}}</ref>', 141 => '', 142 => '“The Claridge has swapped its casino for some culture…more than 50 artists who hail from around the world, and right in Atlantic City…from abstract expressionist art from an 8-year-old boy named Shorya Mahanot…”', 143 => '', 144 => '-       Daily News New York<ref>{{Cite web|last=Salamone|first=Gina|title=Atlantic City debuts a number of new attractions to lure visitors this summer, including concert venues and eateries|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/atlantic-city-lures-visitors-new-attractions-article-1.2292204|access-date=2022-01-08|website=nydailynews.com}}</ref>', 145 => '', 146 => '"From bold brushstrokes to covering parts of a canvas with chart paper and letting colour drip over, Mahanot uses techniques he was never taught.”', 147 => '', 148 => '-       Hindustan times<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-10-24|title=Abstract artist at four!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/abstract-artist-at-four/story-u4srFXSe4uciC6nvMmuWyM.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>', 149 => '', 150 => '“…he gravitated towards abstract works, very much like Jackson Pollock, who incidentally happens to be this young prodigy’s role model.”', 151 => '', 152 => '-       Scoopwhoop<ref>{{Cite web|last=Das|first=Raj|date=2014-11-14|title=15 Indian Kids Whose Achievements Make India Beam With Pride|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/inothernews/child-prodigies/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.scoopwhoop.com|language=English}}</ref>', 153 => '', 154 => '“Shorya Mahanot took the world by surprise with his impressive abstract painting.”', 155 => '', 156 => '-       Speaking Tree<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Wonderkids Born With Exceptional Brilliance|url=https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/indian-wonderkids-born-with-exceptional-brilliance|access-date=2022-01-08|website=www.speakingtree.in}}</ref>', 157 => '', 158 => '“Dubbed a “child Picasso” by the Indian media, five-year-old Shorya hit the headlines last month when India’s most famous cartoonist took him under his wing.”', 159 => '', 160 => '-       California Antique Shops Stores<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shopping|date=2012-07-03|title=Ashley Furniture begins hiring for Davie County plant - The Business Journal {{!}} CALIFORNIA ANTIQUE SHOPS STORES|url=http://californiaantiques.blogspot.com/2012/07/ashley-furniture-begins-hiring-for.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Ashley Furniture begins hiring for Davie County plant - The Business Journal {{!}} CALIFORNIA ANTIQUE SHOPS STORES}}</ref>', 161 => '', 162 => '"People are dumbfounded at the gallery when they walk in" ', 163 => '', 164 => '“In my opinion as a seasoned artist, art college-level teacher in the 70s and early 2000s, owner and curator of Holtzman Gallery, Shorya has well surpassed Pollack’s level of art at an amazingly young age. He is always experimenting with technique, color, design, and size. He surely is filled with many old souls in order to create what he does.”', 165 => '', 166 => '- David Holtzman, Holtzman Gallery', 167 => '', 168 => '“…the Indian Government exiled MF Hussain, art stays on. This five-year-old prodigy, Shorya Mahanot proves to the nation that art is a form of expression which cannot be stopped.”', 169 => '', 170 => '-       Business insider<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shorya Mahanot|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/lessons-from-5-young-achievers-to-narendra-modi-on-the-eve-of-childrens-day/shorya-mahanot/slideshow/49769738.cms|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Business Insider}}</ref>', 171 => '', 172 => '“Calm, composed and completely unperturbed by the attention…engrossed in colours and textures in front of him.”', 173 => '', 174 => '“He has been painting since he was three. Even at that age, he could differentiate between primary, secondary colours and could balance both soft and strong shades with ease.”', 175 => '', 176 => '-       The Indian Express<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-06-21|title=Little fingers on big canvas|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/little-fingers-on-big-canvas/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>', 177 => '', 178 => '“His beautiful abstract works have been compared to those of Jackson Pollock…”', 179 => '', 180 => '-       Accion Preferente<ref>{{Cite web|title=9 niños prodigios del sur de Asia que te harán sentir completamente inútil|url=http://www.accionpreferente.com/educacion/9-ninos-prodigios-del-sur-de-asia-que-te-haran-sentir-completamente-inutil/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Accion preferente|language=es-ES}}</ref>', 181 => '', 182 => '“Contemporary abstract artists watch out! Shorya Mahanot is creating works that are easily mistakable for a Jackson Pollock….and he is only 6!”', 183 => '', 184 => '-       Rehs galleries<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-15|title=Artist Prodigy Shorya Mahanot|url=https://rehs.com/eng/2013/07/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot/|access-date=2022-01-08|website=Rehs Galleries|language=en-US}}</ref>', 185 => '', 186 => '“…His beautiful abstract work has been compared to Jackson Pollock’s and has earned him international acclaim.”', 187 => '', 188 => '-       Buzzfeed<ref>{{Cite web|last=Borges|first=Andre|title=9 Kids Who Prove Indian Children Are Literally Geniuses|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/andreborges/9-kids-who-prove-indian-children-are-literally-geniuses|access-date=2022-01-08|website=BuzzFeed|language=en-in}}</ref>', 189 => '', 190 => '== Philanthropic Work ==', 191 => 'Autism Speaks Foundation', 192 => '', 193 => '== References: In Media ==', 194 => '<u>Media appearances (indicative list):</u> ', 195 => '', 196 => '1.     The Guardian: <nowiki>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/jul/03/india-child-picasso-goggles-canvas</nowiki> ', 197 => '', 198 => '2.     SBS Australia: <nowiki>https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/hindi/en/audiotrack/meet-child-prodigy-dubbed-child-picasso-india</nowiki> ', 199 => '', 200 => '3.     Huffington Post: <nowiki>https://www.huffpost.com/entry/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot_n_3586860</nowiki> ', 201 => '', 202 => '4.     Reader's Digest: <nowiki>https://www.readersdigest.co.in/true-stories/story-growing-up-gifted-124444</nowiki> ', 203 => '', 204 => '5.     Yahoo News: <nowiki>https://in.news.yahoo.com/india-prodigies-5-kids-whove-070922424.html</nowiki> ', 205 => '', 206 => '6.     Mid-Day: <nowiki>https://www.mid-day.com/articles/uncommon-talent/168992</nowiki> ', 207 => '', 208 => '7.     Atlantic City Weekly: <nowiki>https://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/now-with-a-new-home-at-jcc-holtzman-gallery-has/article_4d4d22e3-73f3-5790-a2e2-afd47642d088.html</nowiki> ', 209 => '', 210 => '8.     ScoopWhoop: <nowiki>https://www.scoopwhoop.com/inothernews/child-prodigies/#.hbgt25ff4</nowiki> ', 211 => '', 212 => '9.     TOI: <nowiki>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/R-K-Laxman-blesses-child-painter-gifts-signed-brush/articleshow/14283122.cms</nowiki> ', 213 => '', 214 => '10.   Business Insider: <nowiki>https://www.businessinsider.in/Lessons-from-5-young-achievers-to-Narendra-Modi-on-the-eve-of-Childrens-Day/Shorya-Mahanot/slideshow/49769738.cms</nowiki> ', 215 => '', 216 => '13.   Hindustan Times: <nowiki>https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/doodles-with-a-difference/story-QLLwUtMsgDgFkMRFiTzCIK.html</nowiki> ', 217 => '', 218 => '14.   Indian Express: <nowiki>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/little-fingers-on-big-canvas/</nowiki> ', 219 => '', 220 => '15.   NY Daily News: <nowiki>https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/atlantic-city-lures-visitors-new-attractions-article-1.2292204</nowiki> ', 221 => '', 222 => '17.   DNA India: <nowiki>https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-4-year-old-artist-shorya-mahanot-young-at-art-1603192</nowiki> ', 223 => '', 224 => '18.   WJ London: <nowiki>http://wjlondon.com/indian-pint-size-picasso-exhibition/</nowiki> ', 225 => '', 226 => '20.   Speaking Tree: <nowiki>https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/indian-wonderkids-born-with-exceptional-brilliance</nowiki> ', 227 => '', 228 => '21.   Indiatimes: <nowiki>https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/self/10-child-prodigies-in-india-who-make-us-really-proud-287790.html</nowiki> ', 229 => '', 230 => '22.   Accion Preferente: <nowiki>http://www.accionpreferente.com/educacion/9-ninos-prodigios-del-sur-de-asia-que-te-haran-sentir-completamente-inutil/</nowiki> ', 231 => '', 232 => '23.   NDTV: <nowiki>https://www.ndtv.com/campaigns/support-my-school-mission-1000-swachh-schools-1244675</nowiki> ', 233 => '', 234 => '24.   REHS Gallery: <nowiki>https://rehs.com/eng/2013/07/artist-prodigy-shorya-mahanot/</nowiki> ', 235 => '', 236 => '25.   TOI: <nowiki>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/art-and-literature-contribute-to-social-acumen-yono-sbi-</nowiki> ', 237 => '', 238 => '26.   Industry: <nowiki>http://industrym.com/a-destination-in-itself/?city=new%20jersey</nowiki> ', 239 => '', 240 => '27.   Deccan Chronicles: <nowiki>https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140729/lifestyle-offbeat/article/9-south-asian-wonder-kids-who-have-created-history</nowiki> ', 241 => '', 242 => '28.   Buzzfeed: <nowiki>https://www.buzzfeed.com/andreborges/9-kids-who-prove-indian-children-are-literally-geniuses</nowiki>', 243 => '', 244 => '29.   The Art Guide: <nowiki>https://theartguide.com/event/shorya-mahanot-art-exhibition</nowiki> ', 245 => '', 246 => '30.   Hindustan Times: <nowiki>https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/abstract-artist-at-four/story-u4srFXSe4uciC6nvMmuWyM.html</nowiki> ', 247 => '', 248 => '== External links ==', 249 => '<nowiki>https://www.shoryamahanot.com</nowiki>', 250 => '', 251 => 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