About Artist




Birth:

31st August 1960 at Khandwa (M.P.) India

Education:

Post Graduation (M.A.) in:
  • Economics - 1983
  • Sociology - 1985
  • Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology - 1989


One Man Shows:

Devlalikar Kala Vithika, Indore - 1986
Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad, Bhopal - 1991
Natraj Utasav, Omkareshwar - 1991
Lalbagh Palace, Indore - 1998
Taj Art Gallery, Hotel Taj Mahal, Mumbai - 2000
Art Walk Gallery, Hotel Oberoi, Mumbai - 2002
Gallery Ohri's Cuisine Court, Hydrabad - 2002, 2003
Nehru Center Art Gallery, Mumbai - 2003
Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai - 2005

Group Shows:

Ghandhi Bhavan, Khandwa - 1988
Devlalikar Kala Vithika, Indore - 1988
Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai - 2009
Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai - 2024

Workshops & Camps:

Mandu Chitrakala Shivir, Mandu - 1985
'Tulika', Omkareshwar - 1992
Saakar Murtikala, Omkareshwar - 1993


Participations:

Rhythm Art Society, Bhopal - 1982, 1984, 1985
D.P. Sharma Pradarshani, Gwalior - 1984
Mahakaushal Kala Parishad, Raipur - 1984, 1985
M.P. State Painting Exhibition - 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1994
Shradhanjali Pradarshani, Gwalior - 1985
Achal Alloya Award, Ujjain - 1988
All India Art Contest, Nagpur - 1984, 1989
S.H. Raza Award Exhibition, Bhopal - 1992
All India Kalidas Exhibition, Ujjain - 1992, 1994, 1995
Rashtriya Kala Mela, New Delhi - 1986, 1994

Awards:

Rhythm Art Society, Bhopal - 1986, 1987
Saras Sanskar Samiti, Khandwa - 1986
South Central Zone Cultural Center, Nagpur - 1987
Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad, Gwalior - 1989
Natraj Utsav, Omkareshwar - 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994

Our Paintings

Among all artists across time, the greatest is God, who fashioned this beautiful world we live in. Naturally, some of His children inherited that divine spark of creativity, expressing it in paintings even before the birth of civilization. Rock paintings by prehistoric human artists stand as one of the earliest expressions of humanity's sense of beauty.

Primitive paintings capture rare perceptions of life and times, spanning both the prehistoric and early historic periods. They beautifully reveal the simplicity and authenticity of existence, offering us a glimpse into the lives of the people who created them.

The corpus of rock paintings represents a rich heritage of humanity, testifying to our innate capacity for abstraction, synthesis, and idealization. They are a precious treasure-house of social, economic, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of life left by our ancestors.

Broadly, the tradition of prehistoric rock paintings extends from around 12,000 BC to 500 BC — a remarkable span of nearly 12,000 years, preserving the timeless dialogue between human creativity and the natural world.

Art is an ever-evolving journey of the human soul, a continuous quest to express the unseen and the unfelt. Modern art embodies this liberated spirit of creativity, where imagination breaks free from traditional boundaries. These paintings stand as a vibrant testament to humanity's enduring desire to redefine beauty and convey profound inner visions.

Through a dynamic interplay of color, texture, and abstracted forms, modern paintings capture fleeting emotions and complex realities that go beyond the visible world. They beautifully reveal the artist's subjective experience, offering viewers a deeply personal glimpse into unexplored dimensions of thought and feeling.

The corpus of modern paintings represents a bold celebration of individuality, testifying to our innate capacity for innovation, introspection, and daring expression. They are a captivating treasure-house of emotional depth, challenging the observer to look deeper and engage with art on a more spiritual and intellectual level.

To immerse oneself in these modern canvases is to experience a timeless dialogue between the artist's intuition and the viewer's perception. Each painting becomes a unique journey, inviting us to find our own meaning and enriching our spaces with enduring sophistication.

Meditation art explores the inner journey and spiritual awakening through visual expression. These works capture moments of tranquility, mindfulness, and transcendence, inviting viewers to contemplate their own path to inner peace.

Through balanced forms, soothing colors, and symbolic imagery, meditation art creates a visual language of serenity. Each piece serves as a gentle reminder to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the self.

To engage with meditation art is to embrace stillness — an experience that nurtures clarity, inspires mindfulness, and enriches spaces with a sense of harmony and calm.

Modern miniatures are small-sized modern art paintings that capture all the essence and sophistication of larger works. Despite their scale, they embody the same philosophy of innovation, abstraction, and experimentation that defines modern art.

These compact creations are versatile in their appeal — perfect as near-sight wall displays that bring character to intimate spaces, or as unique, artful greeting cards that carry a personal touch. Each miniature reflects the daring creativity of modern art, offering timeless beauty in a format that is both accessible and distinctive.

To experience modern miniatures is to appreciate how artistry transcends size, proving that even the smallest canvas can inspire thought, evoke emotion, and enrich everyday moments with elegance.

Reflection art embodies vertical congruency, expressed through balanced forms that reveal harmony and structure. Whether created in a single tone of natural black ink or enriched with vibrant colors, these paintings invite viewers into a world of interpretation where no two perspectives are alike.

The distinctive character of reflection art lies in its ability to evoke unique meanings for each observer — a single composition can spark countless visions depending on imagination and perception.

Beyond their visual appeal, these works serve as tools for expanding creative thinking, encouraging deeper reflection, and enhancing one's power of visualization. Each painting is truly one-of-a-kind, impossible to replicate even by its original creator, making them rare and irreplaceable artistic treasures.

Wooden sculptures are nature's artistry revealed through human imagination. Created from stems, roots, or branches, each piece is carefully transformed by removing excess branches and elements, allowing the artist to see and follow nature's original vision. What begins as raw natural form is sculpted into a work of art that honors the organic character and inherent thoughts embedded in the wood.

These sculptures embody the harmony between nature's creativity and artistic interpretation, offering timeless expressions that enrich spaces with warmth, authenticity, and elegance. Every curve and surface reflects both the natural wisdom of the material and the artist's ability to recognize and enhance the form that nature intended, making each sculpture a singular creation that maintains nature's original thoughts.

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