Manu Parekh

Ahmedabad
Statement

Born in 1939 in Gujarat, Manu Parekh completed a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, in 1962. 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.

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.

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WORKS
24 x 30 inches

Acrylic on Canvas

GS01605

36 x 36 inches

Oil on Canvas

GS01604

48 x 96 inches

Acrylic on Canvas

GS01603

22 x 29 inches

Mixed medium on rice paper

GS01530

24 x 24 inches

Acrylic on board

GS01528

35 x 45 inches

Acrylic on Canvas

GS01526

24 x 30 inches

Oil on Canvas

GS01356

30 x 18 inches

Acrylic on Canvas

GS01348

30 x 40 inches

Acrylic on Canvas

GS01290

48 x 36 inches

Acrylic on Canvas

GS01278

36 x 30 inches

Acrylic on Canvas

GS01235

48 x 60 inches

Oil on Canvas

GS01113