Mysuru: Every artist dreams of showcasing their works in the world’s most prestigious galleries. For N. Parameshwara, a Mysuru-based artist, that dream has come true.
He has been selected to exhibit his painting at the renowned Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai from June 16 to June 21.
His paintings will be on display at the sprawling Hirji Jehangir Gallery where works of renowned artistes such as M.F. Hussain, S.H. Raza, Akbar Padamse and K.K. Hebbar have been exhibited on earlier occasions.
Speaking to Star of Mysore, Parameshwara expressed his joy on being selected to exhibit his work at Jehangir Art Gallery.
“The long wait has finally ended. I had applied to exhibit my painting in 2018. Not many get the opportunity to exhibit their painting at Jehangir Art Gallery. I was in apprehension whether I would get an opportunity to exhibit my paintings. After three rounds of examination by the jury members, I have been selected to showcase my painting for which I feel very happy,” he said.
A gold medallist from Sri Chamarajendra Government College for Visual Arts (CAVA), Parameshwara has received many accolades including the Karnataka Lalitha Kala Akademi Award (2014), Mysuru Dasara Award (2013), Indian Royal Academy National Award (2018) among others.
He has also taken part in many national level art exhibitions held in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Cochin among other cities. His art works are at display in Karnataka Bhavan, New Delhi, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, North East Zone Cultural Centre, Nagaland, Karnataka Lalitha Kala Akademi, Bengaluru, Kannada University, Hampi and University of Mysore.
Parameshwara is the son of Nataraju and A. Sowbhagyalaksmi, residents of Hebbal in city.
This post was published on April 27, 2025 6:34 pm