Draft:Pulkit Prajapati

Pulkit Prajapati
Pulkit Prajapati
Born	1986 (age 39–40); Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Education	Seth C. N. College of Fine Arts; Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University of Baroda
Known for	Painting, Portrait Art

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Pulkit Prajapati (born 1986) is an Indian visual artist known for his work in portrait and canvas painting.^[1] He is based in Gujarat, India, and his work spans contemporary painting and graphic-based artworks.

His work has been covered by national publications including The Telegraph India, India Today, Ahmedabad Mirror, and The Times of India.^[2]^[3]

Early life and education

Pulkit Prajapati was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He completed his Diploma in Fine Arts from Seth C. N. College of Fine Arts in 2008.^[4] He later pursued a Post Diploma in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in 2010.^[5]

Career

In 2026, Prajapati was among the participating artists in "Beyond Boundaries 2.0", an international contemporary art exhibition held in Hong Kong and featuring artists from India and abroad."Contemporary art exhibition Beyond Boundaries returns to HK for its second edition". The Standard."Beyond Boundaries 2.0 Brings Contemporary Indian Art to Hong Kong". Saucy Hong Kong.

Prajapati began his professional career as an artist in the early 2010s. His works have been exhibited in various group and solo exhibitions across India, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Jaipur."Contemporary artworks in Hyderabad". Architect and Interiors India.

He has participated in exhibitions such as the Baroda March Show at the Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai, and shows at Jehangir Art Gallery."Artists from Baroda school showcase works". The Telegraph India.

His solo exhibition was held at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, in 2015."Catching them young". India Today.

He was selected in the first round of the BP National Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery, London, in 2019."Pulkit Prajapati". Art for Concern.

In 2024, his works were included in exhibitions featured by national and international publications. He participated in the group exhibition "Art Here Makes Sense", covered by Ahmedabad Mirror."Art Here Makes Sense". Ahmedabad Mirror.

His artworks were also featured in exhibitions highlighted by The Hindu, including a multi-artist showcase in Hyderabad curated by leading figures in contemporary Indian art."Thota Tharani's unique installation to Ankon Mitra's origami art: A multi-hued showcase in Hyderabad". The Hindu.

Earlier, his participation in contemporary group exhibitions was noted by Business Standard in its coverage of emerging Indian artists and exhibition practices."Selfie on Canvas". Business Standard.

Prajapati began his professional career as an artist in the early 2010s. His works have been exhibited in various group and solo exhibitions across India, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kochi, and Jaipur.^[6]

He has participated in exhibitions such as the Baroda March Show at the Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai, and shows at Jehangir Art Gallery.^[7]

His solo exhibition was held at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, in 2015.^[8]

He was selected in the first round of the BP National Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery, London, in 2019.^[9]

He has participated in India Art Fair, one of the leading contemporary art fairs in India, in multiple editions.^[10]

Artistic style

Prajapati's work focuses on portraiture and contemporary visual themes. His artistic approach combines elements of realism with experimental techniques.

Exhibitions

Solo exhibitions

Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur (2015)^[11]

Selected group exhibitions

Samaakalan, Kanoria Centre for Arts, Ahmedabad (2016)
Sabarmati River Festival, Ahmedabad (2016)
Sanctity (Experiment with Wood), Amdavad ni Gufa, Ahmedabad (2015)
The Portrait Project, New Delhi (2015)
Swadeshi Exhibition, Hutheesing Visual Art Centre, Ahmedabad (2015)
Baroda March Show, Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai (2015, 2014)
Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (2015)
Ahmedabad International Art Festival (2013)
Darbar Hall, Kochi (2013)
India Art Fair, New Delhi (2017, 2022, 2023, 2024)^[12]

Awards

Gujarat State Lalit Kala Grant for Solo Show (2015)
49th State Lalit Kala Academic Award (Painting), 2010
46th State Lalit Kala Academic Award (Graphics), 2007
State Lalit Kala Awards (Graphics and Painting)^[13]

References

^ "Pulkit Prajapati". Archer India.
^ "Head to Shades of Sense Exhibit". Ahmedabad Mirror.
^ "Gujarat Whats Up Amdavad". The Times of India.
^ "Pulkit Prajapati". Hampi Art Labs.
^ "Pulkit Prajapati". Hampi Art Labs.
^ "Contemporary artworks in Hyderabad". Architect and Interiors India.
^ "Artists from Baroda school showcase works". The Telegraph India.
^ "Catching them young". India Today.
^ "Pulkit Prajapati". Art for Concern.
^ "Pulkit Prajapati". Hampi Art Labs.
^ "Catching them young". India Today.
^ "Pulkit Prajapati". Hampi Art Labs.
^ "Pulkit Prajapati". Art for Concern.

External links

Category:Indian artists Category:1986 births Category:Living people Category:People from Ahmedabad

[1] "Pulkit Prajapati". Archer India.

[2] "Head to Shades of Sense Exhibit". Ahmedabad Mirror.

[3] "Gujarat Whats Up Amdavad". The Times of India.

[4] "Pulkit Prajapati". Hampi Art Labs.

[5] "Pulkit Prajapati". Hampi Art Labs.

[6] "Contemporary artworks in Hyderabad". Architect and Interiors India.

[7] "Artists from Baroda school showcase works". The Telegraph India.

[8] "Catching them young". India Today.

[9] "Pulkit Prajapati". Art for Concern.

[10] "Pulkit Prajapati". Hampi Art Labs.

[11] "Catching them young". India Today.

[12] "Pulkit Prajapati". Hampi Art Labs.

[13] "Pulkit Prajapati". Art for Concern.

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