Devidas Dharmadhikari

Devidas Dharmadhikari was born in Maharashtra. He graduated from Dalvi's Art Institute, Kolhapur. His bold canvases are predominantly black but with sudden strong strokes of bright orange, red, blue, and mustard. At the centre is a robust human figure, fragmented and defensive. His works are vivid and unusual, with a philosophical outlook. He has exhibited his bold, beautiful, and influential work in shows across India and abroad, and has been showcased in private and public museums.