About Vivek Kumavat
Based in Mumbai, Vivek Kumavat is a prominent name in the artists circle all over India. Kumavat earned a degree in Bachelors of Fine Arts from the JJ School of Art, Mumbai. He came into notice for his unique style of painting using razor blades and knives creating different textures on the empty canvas. Professionally painting since the past 12 years, his profound interest in the majestic Indian bulls has developed fascination for his works among the various private art collectors. He has held many solo shows at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, Rennaissance Art Gallery, Bangalore and Triveni Kala Sangam Art Gallery, New Delhi. In addition he has also been a part of various group exhibitions in Mumbai. He has been awarded twice by Lalit Kala Bhavan Art Gallery for landscape painting.
Academics
1996 - ATD from Khiroda Jalgaon2001 - BFA from J.J School of Art Mumbai
Awards and recognition
1997 2nd prize for Poster Competition in Tiger Sport Club Parel1997 Art Society of India Award-Best landscape1996 2nd prize for Sketch, Lalit Kala Bhavan, Kuroda, Jalgaon1995 1st prize for landscape, Lalit Kala Bhavan, Kuroda, Jalgaon