Mani J.M.S.

Born in Bengaluru, Mani J.M.S. studied at the Ken School of Art. He has held several solo shows in Chennai, Bengaluru, London, New York, Hong Kong, Nagpur, and Mumbai. He is a three-time recipient of the Karnataka Lalit Kala Akademi Award and the INFAC Award marking 50 years of Indian Independence. His creations are semi-abstract, with colourful depictions of traditional village scenes and facial details left to the viewer's imagination. He has participated in many shows in India and abroad.