Dhan Prasad

Dhan Prasad’s visual language is an exploration of faith, memory, and spiritual journey—rendered through a vivid palette and a deeply personal connection to Indian cultural and religious life. A dedicated artist who began his practice at a young age under the guidance of the esteemed Sri T. Vaikuntum, Prasad has nurtured a lifelong devotion to artmaking. His formal foundation was shaped at the JNTU College of Fine Arts, Hyderabad, and his practice has since evolved into a body of work that reverberates with emotion and symbolism.

Prasad’s paintings are instantly recognisable for their bright, saturated colours—where the attire, adornment, and faces of his subjects radiate with storytelling. Through series such as Journey to Kumbh, Fortune Teller, and Back from Darshan, he explores themes of pilgrimage, devotion, and the inner search for peace. His compositions are not merely depictions of spiritual sites—they are emotional cartographies that reflect a shared human longing to connect with the divine.

From Haridwar to Rishikesh, Char Dham to the bustling scenes of the Kumbh Mela, Prasad has immersed himself in the lived experiences of sadhus, common pilgrims, and seekers. These encounters populate his canvases with “The People of God”—individuals moving through spiritual landscapes, each carrying their own stories, sorrows, and sacred hopes. His work invites us to witness the universal search for meaning that unfolds across India’s sacred geography.

Signature Themes

• Journey to Kumbh – Crowds of pilgrims, divine chaos, and spiritual anticipation

• Fortune Teller – Reflections on fate, belief, and the unseen

• Towards His Place / Back from Darshan – The act of arriving and returning, emotionally and spiritually

• People of God – A broader conceptual thread unifying his exploration of collective faith.

  
  

Exhibitions & Highlights

Prasad’s works have been showcased in solo and group exhibitions across India and internationally:

• Solo Exhibitions: Sri Parvathy Gallery, Dakshina Chitra Art Gallery, JNTU Hyderabad, Krimau Arts Delhi, among others

• Notable Group Shows: Lalit Kala Akademi (Delhi), Chitrakala Parishath (Bangalore), Lakshna and Vinnayasa Art Galleries (Chennai), Crimson Art Gallery (Bangalore), NIV Art Centre (New Delhi), Sarala Art World Centre (Chennai), and international showcases such as Art Revolution Taiwan, Art4You Gallery Dubai, and India-Bangladesh Online Art Exchange.

  
  

His paintings do not simply portray—they invite. They open a sacred space for viewers to witness devotion in its raw, unfiltered form, and to reflect on the journeys we all undertake in search of peace, meaning, and connection.