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Hari Darshan Sankhya | |
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हरि दर्शन सांख्य | |
 Hari Darshan Sankhya | |
| Born | 1987 (age 38–39) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Education | Banaras Hindu University |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Notable work | Himalaya: The Sacred Silence of Spirituality and Peace (108-painting series) |
Hari Darshan Sankhya (born 1987), also known as Hari Darshan Swarnkar,[1] is an Indian painter. He has created several painting series including a series of 108 paintings, titled Himalaya: The Sacred Silence of Spirituality and Peace.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Sankhya was born into a traditional jewelry crafting family near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Following early exposure to artisan craftsmanship, he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Banaras Hindu University.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Sankhya initially painted watercolors depicting Varanasi's heritage and ghats, holding his first solo exhibition in December 2012 at the Third Eye Art Gallery.[5] His practice later shifted toward Samkhya philosophy and the concept of Triguna (the balance of Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas) in nature.[2]
In July 2014, Sankhya represented Indian art at the Facets of India showcase in Stuttgart, Germany, where his work received commendation from German art historian Helge Bathelt.[6] This was followed by a solo showcase in Schluchsee in 2015.[3] In 2016, he painted a series on the history of Sikh warriors, including Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, for the Punjab State War Heroes' Memorial and Museum in Amritsar.[7] Following extensive travel along the Kaveri River in Coorg, he created a series of 48 paintings on Coorg.[8][9]
Between 2020 and 2025, Sankhya spent over three years traveling in the Himalayan regions, including Kedarnath, Tungnath, and Nanda Devi. This journey inspired his series of 108 paintings, titled Himalaya: The Sacred Silence of Spirituality and Peace.[2][10] The series was exhibited by the UP State Lalit Kala Akademi in Lucknow in December 2025,[11] followed by showings at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (featuring a curatorial note by Padma Shri Yashodhar Mathpal),[2] Sarnath,[12] and the International Roerich Memorial Trust in Naggar.[13]
Artistic style and themes
[edit]Sankhya works primarily in acrylic and oil mediums on canvas.[14] His practice integrates landscape painting with Indian philosophical concepts, particularly Samkhya philosophy and the theory of Triguna (the balance of Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas).[2]
Sankhya expresses his spiritual experiences in the Himalayas through meditative visual art.[2] His color palette emphasizes luminous blue and pastel hues to symbolize Sattva (purity and harmony), capturing mist-laden peaks and sacred sites such as Kailash Manasarovar, Badrinath, and the Dhari Devi temple.[2][15] Created in response to contemporary global conflicts, his 108-piece Himalayan series projects universal peace, non-violence, and spiritual consciousness.[2][15]
Major series and collections
[edit]- Himalaya: The Sacred Silence of Spirituality and Peace – A 108-piece painting series created following extensive field research and spiritual journeys across high-altitude Himalayan regions.[2][10]
- Kaveri and Coorg Series – A 48-piece painting collection documenting the natural scenery, riverine heritage, and cultural life of Coorg.[8][9]
- Historical and Mythological Works – Permanent museum collections and historical artwork, including a portraiture of Sikh military commander Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at the Punjab State War Heroes' Memorial and Museum, and Maharaj Dashrath ka Darbar ("The Court of King Dasharatha", based on Valmiki Ramayana) housed at the Raja Ram Museum in Orchha.[7][16]
Exhibitions
[edit]Solo exhibitions
[edit]- 2026 – Shantarakshita Library, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India[12]
- 2026 – Azad Art Gallery, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (featuring a curatorial note by Yashodhar Mathpal)[2]
- 2026 – International Roerich Memorial Trust, Roerich Art Gallery, Naggar, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India[13]
- 2025 – UP State Lalit Kala Akademi Art Gallery, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India[17]
- 2015 – Hotel "Vier Jahreszeiten", Schluchsee, Baden-Württemberg, Germany[3]
- 2014 – Facets of India (Indian Summer), Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany[6]
- 2012 – Watercolor Exhibition on Kashi Heritage, Third Eye Art Gallery, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India[5]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- 2021 – Awarded by the State Lalit Kala Akademi, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow during its 60th Foundation Day art camp.[18]
Media and publications
[edit]- Ramananda (2019). "Kumbh: Ek Kalakar Ki Pathshala (by Hari Darshan Sankhya)". Kumbha Mela (Mithak Evam Yathartha). Varanasi: Pilgrims Publishing. pp. 31–32. ISBN 978-93-5076-135-9.
References
[edit]- ↑ कृतियों में दिखी केदारनाथ, रुद्रनाथ, तुंगनाथ का आध्यात्मिक सौंदर्य [Spiritual beauty of Kedarnath, Rudranath, Tungnath seen in artworks]. Live Hindustan (in Hindi). Lucknow. Retrieved 10 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Tripathi, Shailaja (22 May 2026). "Peaks and hues" [Hari Darshan Sankhya captures the silence and solitude of the mountain on canvas]. The Hindu. No. Friday Review. Chennai. p. 3. Retrieved 10 September 2026 – via PressReader.
- 1 2 3 Aschendorf, Ute (28 July 2015). "Auch der Schluchsee verleiht Inspiration" [Schluchsee also provides inspiration]. Badische Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 10 September 2026.
- ↑ Srivastava, Veerendra (9 July 2024). काशी का चित्रकार हिमालय में अपनी कला को दे रहा आकार [Painter of Kashi giving shape to his art in the Himalayas]. Jan Sandesh Times (in Hindi). Varanasi. p. 16.
In depth coverage on Hari Darshan Sankhya's series of paintings on Himalaya.
- 1 2 जलरंग प्रदर्शनी [Watercolor Exhibition]. Amar Ujala (in Hindi) (Varanasi ed.). Varanasi, India. 26 December 2012. p. 7.
- 1 2 Berger, Sybille (18 July 2014). "Die Schönheit der Welt: Vaihingen Vernissage mit Künstlern aus Indien" [The beauty of the world: Vaihingen vernissage with artists from India]. Stuttgart Filder-Zeitung (in German).
- 1 2 चित्रकार हरि दर्शन सांख्य ने उकेरा बाबा बंदा सिंह बहादुर का चित्र [Painter Hari Darshan Sankhya created portrait of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur]. Live Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 10 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Hari Darshan Sankhya's Glimpses of Coorg: A Celebration of Culture and Memory". Yathrae Magazine. 19 November 2025. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Art work at exhibition a tribute to Himalaya". The Times of India. 18 May 2026. Retrieved 10 September 2026.
- ↑ "Himalayan spiritual art expo opens in Lucknow". Hindustan Times. Lucknow. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2026.
- 1 2 हिमालय का 'पवित्र मौन' मुखर होता है हरिदर्शन सांख्य के चित्रों में [Himalaya's 'Sacred Silence' becomes vocal in Hari Darshan Sankhya's paintings]. Dainik Jagran (in Hindi) (Varanasi (Sabrang Supplement) ed.). Varanasi. 3 May 2026.
- 1 2 पेंटिंग्स में कैद हुआ हिमालय का अद्भुत सन्नाटा [The amazing silence of the Himalayas captured in paintings]. Divya Himachal (in Hindi). 7 May 2026. Retrieved 10 September 2026.
- ↑ Bakshi, Dr. Tania Saili (2 May 2025). "Uttarakhand on Canvas". Garhwal Post. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- 1 2 કલરથી કેનવાસ પર કાશીએ આપ્યો વિશ્વ શાંતિનો સંદેશ.. [Kashi delivered the message of world peace on canvas through colors]. Chitralekha (in Gujarati). 23 April 2026. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ Tiwari, Pawan (23 November 2025). दर्शन के विशेष धरातल के कलाकार हरिदर्शन [Hari Darshan: An artist on a unique spiritual plane]. Subah Savere (in Hindi). Bhopal. p. 5. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ लखनऊ ब्यूरो (2025-12-16). "चित्रों में हरिदर्शन ने किया मौन हिमालय से संवाद" [Haridarshan communicates with the silent Himalayas through pictures]. Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Lucknow.
An in-depth report on artist Hari Darshan Sankhya's artistic dialogue with the Himalayas.
- ↑ ललित कला अकादमी का 60वां स्थापना दिवस समारोह [60th Foundation Day celebration of Lalit Kala Akademi]. Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Lucknow. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2026.
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