Artist ManuParekh’s oeuvre reflects the relationship between man & nature and the many
emotions of the artist himself as a subject. Born in 1939 in Ahmedabad,
Gujarat, Parekh went to Sir J.J School of Art to study Diploma in Drawing and
Painting. After a brief stint in acting and stage designing in theatre, he worked
as an art designer in Mumbai. In 1965, he moved to Kolkata and was influenced
by the philosophies and perceptions of Rabindranath Tagore and Ram KinkerBaij,
which can be vividly seen in his works. His visit to Varanasi influenced him to
paint vibrant landscapes of Banaras reflecting hope, faith and a desire to revisit
the place. His art ranges from Landscapes to abstract, heads, animals etc., all
beaming with scintillating shades. With career spanning 60 years, artist Parekh
has been presented with many awards including a Padma Shri. He has featured his
work extensively across the globe.
