Krishna Prakash

Vendor Biography

Krishna Prakash, an eminent self-trained maestro originating from Shahabad City, Kalaburgi District, Gulbarga, Karnataka, has garnered significant acclaim for his pivotal role in resurrecting the critically endangered traditional discipline of Surpur Line Art.

Celebrated for its extraordinarily dense, intricate, and strictly monochromatic compositions, Prakash’s methodology infuses this ancient craft with a compelling modern sensibility. He achieves his signature effect—characterized by impeccable precision and exceptionally clean lines—by utilizing contemporary, premium materials, specifically employing waterproof micron pens in select hues of black, silver, or gold ink upon high-grade Canson paper.

Thematically, his oeuvre is a profound exploration of Indian mythology, frequently illustrating sumptuously adorned divine figures and goddesses, alongside perennial motifs such as the “Tree of Life.”

As a steadfast custodian of cultural legacy, Krishna Prakash is wholly dedicated to ensuring that the Surpur art form, a historical treasure from the Surpur region of Karnataka, not only endures but flourishes for future generations.