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Manu Parekh Art

Indian, b. 1939
Born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Manu Parekh studied at Sir J. J. School of Art, Bombay. Considered one of the most influential contemporary artists or the 20th/21st century, Parekh is part of a celebrated group of artists based in Delhi. Perhaps best known for his Banaras series, Parekh’s works are characterised by his intuitive use of colour, bold brushstrokes, and prominent lines. He has experimented with colourful abstractions, sexual imagery, and figuration, responding as much to nature as to daily life and social issues. The women in his works are represented as nature spirits, plant forms, germinating seeds and allegorical figures, recalling mythological traditions. As with many of his contemporaries, artists such as K G Subramanyan and Jyoti Bhatt, Craft has been a long-term interest and association with the Weavers’ Service Centre as a consultant designer gave him the opportunity to work with craftspeople from diverse regions of India. Parekh received the President of India’s silver plaque and the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society’s award in 1972 and the national award of the Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, in 1982. In 1992, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India. His retrospective show at National Gallery of Modern Art also travelled to Mumbai and Bengaluru. He lives and works in New Delhi along with his artist wife, Madhvi Parekh.
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Untitled, Figurative, Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Manu Parekh "In Stock"

Untitled, Figurative, Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Manu Parekh "In Stock"

By Manu Parekh

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Manu Parekh - Untitled, Ink on Paper 28 x 20 inches, 2016 ( Unframed & Delivered ) This artwork, an untitled ink on paper by Manu Parekh, reflects his signature exploration of abstr...

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2010s Modern Manu Parekh Art

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Oil, Board

Untitled Acrylic, Canvas Board, Red, Yellow, Green Color by Manu Parekh-In Stock

Untitled Acrylic, Canvas Board, Red, Yellow, Green Color by Manu Parekh-In Stock

By Manu Parekh

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Manu Parekh Acrylic on Canvas Board, 36 x 30 inches, 2020 ( ALL IN DOOR DELIVERED ) A lovely Mixed Media work in black, white and red color by Modern Indian Artist Manu Parekh who was very strongly influenced by old masters of Indian art, Ram Kinkar Baij and Rabindranath Tagore...

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2010s Modern Manu Parekh Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Untitled, Figurative, Pen & Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Manu Parekh "In Stock"

Untitled, Figurative, Pen & Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Manu Parekh "In Stock"

By Manu Parekh

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Manu Parekh - Untitled, Pen & Ink on Paper 11.8 x 8.2 inches, 2019 ( Unframed & Delivered ) This artwork is a pen and ink drawing created in 2019 by Manu Parekh, a renowned Indian a...

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2010s Modern Manu Parekh Art

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Paper, Ink, Pen

Untitled, Figurative, Pen & Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Manu Parekh "In Stock"

Untitled, Figurative, Pen & Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Manu Parekh "In Stock"

By Manu Parekh

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Manu Parekh - Untitled, Pen & Ink on Paper 11.8 x 8.2 inches, 2019 ( Unframed & Delivered ) This artwork is a pen and ink drawing created in 2019 by Manu Parekh, a renowned Indian a...

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2010s Modern Manu Parekh Art

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Paper, Ink, Pen

Landscape, Mixed Media on Canvas by Manu Parekh "In Stock"

Landscape, Mixed Media on Canvas by Manu Parekh "In Stock"

By Manu Parekh

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Manu Parekh - Untitled - 36 x 48 inches ( unframed size) Mixed Media on Canvas , 2009 Inclusive of shipment in roll form. A lovely Mixed Media work in black, white and red color by Modern Indian Artist Manu Parekh who was very strongly influenced by old masters of Indian art, Ram Kinkar Baij and Rabindranath Tagore. He was the recipient of honors and awards like The Padma Shree from the Government of India. Style : Parekh’s early work explored the relationships between man and nature, as according to him, this was an energetic link that had to be celebrated. The artist also points out that, since then, contradictions have formed the basis of his artistic practice, no matter the subject or genre of his works. Polemics have always intrigued Manu Parekh – the energy of the organic form and the inherent sexuality within these forms are intangible elements in his works. His paintings provoke viewers to take notice of the world around them through the emotion, pain and anguish expressed in the subjects of his paintings. His colors and forms exude a volatile energy that can barely be contained within the confines of his canvas, and become an extension of the artist's personality. Vivid colours and prominent lines are an integral part of Parekh’s work and each exudes the energy that he attempts to capture. Parekh admits to being very strongly influenced by his surroundings. His stay in the city of Calcutta, for instance, drew him towards Santiniketan and the old masters of Indian art, Ram Kinkar Baij and Rabindranath Tagore. His appreciation of their work, more at a perceptual level than stylistic one, urged him to delve deeper into the thoughts that inform his own oeuvre. Banaras as a city came to play an integral role in Parekh’s work after his first visit there following his father’s death. This holy city of hope, of faith, of tourists offered him a vast number of contradictions in one location. Parekh also highlights his relationship with his wife Madhvi, who is a self taught artist, and his admiration for Picasso as key influences on his works. About the Artist and his work : Born : 1939 in Gujarat. Education : 1962 - Diploma in Drawing and Painting from the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai. Solo Shows and Exhibitions : 2007 - ‘Banaras – Eternity Watches...

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2010s Modern Manu Parekh Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled, Mixed Media on Canvas by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"

Untitled, Mixed Media on Canvas by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"

By Manu Parekh

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Manu Parekh - Untitled - 36 x 48 inches ( unframed size) Mixed Media on Canvas , 2009 Inclusive of shipment in roll form. A lovely Mixed Media work in black, white and red color by Modern Indian Artist Manu Parekh who was very strongly influenced by old masters of Indian art, Ram Kinkar Baij and Rabindranath Tagore. He was the recipient of honors and awards like The Padma Shree from the Government of India. Style : Parekh’s early work explored the relationships between man and nature, as according to him, this was an energetic link that had to be celebrated. The artist also points out that, since then, contradictions have formed the basis of his artistic practice, no matter the subject or genre of his works. Polemics have always intrigued Manu Parekh – the energy of the organic form and the inherent sexuality within these forms are intangible elements in his works. His paintings provoke viewers to take notice of the world around them through the emotion, pain and anguish expressed in the subjects of his paintings. His colors and forms exude a volatile energy that can barely be contained within the confines of his canvas, and become an extension of the artist's personality. Vivid colours and prominent lines are an integral part of Parekh’s work and each exudes the energy that he attempts to capture. Parekh admits to being very strongly influenced by his surroundings. His stay in the city of Calcutta, for instance, drew him towards Santiniketan and the old masters of Indian art, Ram Kinkar Baij and Rabindranath Tagore. His appreciation of their work, more at a perceptual level than stylistic one, urged him to delve deeper into the thoughts that inform his own oeuvre. Banaras as a city came to play an integral role in Parekh’s work after his first visit there following his father’s death. This holy city of hope, of faith, of tourists offered him a vast number of contradictions in one location. Parekh also highlights his relationship with his wife Madhvi, who is a self taught artist, and his admiration for Picasso as key influences on his works. About the Artist and his work : Born : 1939 in Gujarat. Education : 1962 - Diploma in Drawing and Painting from the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai. Solo Shows and Exhibitions : 2007 - ‘Banaras – Eternity Watches...

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2010s Modern Manu Parekh Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

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