

Neelam Padte Presents Abstract Melodies of the Outdoors
Showing November 2—24, 2024
Works are available for purchase as soon as they are posted here.
The highly anticipated solo exhibition by abstract landscape artist Neelam Padte is arriving at the Peninsula Gallery. For three weeks only, the gallery walls will be overtaken by Neelam’s bold shapes and swaths of exaggerated color, as 25 brand-new paintings of all sizes will become available for fans and admirers to purchase. A selection of Neelam’s fine art floorcloths will also be featured in this exhibit, showcasing these unique and practical works of art in the gallery for the very first time. “Lyrical Landscapes,” which mixes Neelam’s poeticism and minimalist compositions, is on display from November 2nd to the 24th.
Born in Mumbai, India, surrounded by artists and musicians, Neelam Padte quickly discovered her creative spirit and developed a keen interest in various forms of art. After earning a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Mumbai, Neelam emigrated to the United States in 1984. While raising her family, she worked as a computer graphic designer, web designer, and computer programmer.
Neelam became a full-time floorcloth (hand-painted canvas rug) artist in 2001. The patterns of her floorcloths are inspired by Colonial American wall and floor designs. After 14 years of working with the floorcloths, Neelam found the creative process to be pleasing yet repetitive. In pursuit of the next stage in her art career, she discovered the freedom of abstraction by studying the works of Henri Matisse, Mark Rothko, Frank Stella, Helen Frankenthaler, V. S. Gaitonde, and S. H. Raza.
An unplanned immersion into spirituality released Neelam from her comfort zone as an artist and gave her the courage to express herself freely in her newly developed abstract painting process, which is the subject of this showcase. Her landscapes are constructed with acrylics, oil sticks, graphite, and charcoal and embrace minimalist compositions with large blocks of color and subtle texture. The subjects and colors of her landscape paintings are influenced by the pairing of nature’s inspirations reflected in her mood and impulses. She is inspired by earth, water, wind, fire, and space as viewed through the prism of her soul.
Neelam says of her work: “I express my emotions, illusions, and thoughts through my paintings. My landscape paintings reflect the overall essence of nature that I see or imagine. Using a limited palette, I keep compositions simple and my focus is on balancing colors, values, and texture.”

![]() “Together They Compose a Tune” 36” x 36” image 37” x 37” framed acrylic $3,500 | ![]() “A Tender Blush” 12” x 12” image 13” x 13” framed acrylic $300 | ![]() “The Horizon Blushes, A Silent Grace” 36” x 36” image 37” x 37” framed acrylic $3,500 |
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![]() “Just Being with You is Enough” 20” x 16” image 21” x 17” framed acrylic $600 | ![]() “Draped in Dawn” 24” x 24” image 25” x 25” framed acrylic $1,500 | ![]() “The Sky Blushed Back” 24” x 20” image 25” x 21” framed acrylic $975 |
![]() “The Day Exhales a Final Glow” 24” x 24” image 25” x 25” framed acrylic $1,500 | ![]() “Through Veiled Mists” 18” x 24” image 19” x 25” framed acrylic $800 | ![]() “Returning with the Evening Haul” 24” x 36” image 25” x 37” framed acrylic $2,400 |
![]() “Under Subdued Skies, Mountains Breathe” 36” x 48” image 37” x 49” framed acrylic $4,700 | ![]() “The Sun’s Last Kiss” 12” x 12” image 13” x 13” framed acrylic $300 | ![]() “Where I’d Rather Be” 24” x 24” image 25” x 25” framed acrylic $1,500 |
![]() “Spring’s Smile” 16” x 20” image 17” x 21” framed acrylic $750 | ![]() “Trees that Sway & Hum Along” 48” x 36” image 49” x 37” framed acrylic $4,700 | ![]() “When the Fog Draws Me In” 24” x 18” image 25” x 19” framed acrylic $800 |
![]() “Whispers Weave a Timeless Scene” 36” x 36” image 37” x 37” framed acrylic $3,500 | ![]() “The Sun Resumes It’s Playful Chase” 36” x 36” image 37” x 37” framed acrylic $3,500 | ![]() “Linger Here in Golden Embrace” 20” x 16” image 21” x 17” framed acrylic $750 |
![]() “Linger in the Yellow Meadow’s Embrace” 36” x 36” image 37” x 37” framed acrylic $3,500 | ![]() “Where Yellow Blooms Sway As One” 36” x 36” image 37” x 37” framed acrylic $3,500 | ![]() “Their Peaks Adorned in Sunset’s Embrace” 36” x 36” image 37” x 37” framed acrylic $3,500 |
![]() “Citrus Kiss at Twilight” 36” x 36” image 37” x 37” framed acrylic $3,500 | ![]() “Citrus Clouds Dance in the Evening Glow” 48” x 36” image 49” x 37” framed acrylic $4,700 | ![]() “Fields of Crimson Forests Ablaze” 48” x 36” image 49” x 37” framed acrylic $4,700 |
![]() “An Autumn Trance” 12” x 12” image 13” x 13” framed acrylic $300 |

Each floorcloth is hand painted on heavy-weight primed canvas with the edges folded to create a finished look. The floorcloths are protected with several coats of varnish and
can be used as practical decor.
![]() “Simple Bliss” 36” x 36” image folded edges floorcloth $1,350 | ![]() “Floating Flowers” 48” x 32” image folded edges floorcloth $1,600 | ![]() “Chasing Sunshine” 38.5” x 23” image folded edges floorcloth $920 |
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![]() “She Steals My Heart” 72” x 48” image folded edges floorcloth $3,600 | ![]() “Spring Everywhere” 69” x 44” image folded edges floorcloth $3,160 | ![]() “If I Could Sing Back With You” 31.5” x 26” image folded edges floorcloth $900 |