Roots and Renewal: Divine World of Krishna Prakash Vasant
- Artlune
- Nov 8
- 3 min read
When asked about his journey as an artist, he smiles and says it all began quite early. “I’ve been painting since my school days,” he recalls, “but getting a professional degree in art wasn’t really part of the plan.” It happened more out of societal pressure than choice. Still, even during his formal studies, he never confined himself to academic boundaries.
While others followed the curriculum, Krishna Prakash Vasant kept returning to his art practices while learning, observing, and practising them on his own terms. In this exhibition, Anant Katha: Roots & Renewal, his artworks from the World Public Relationship Connection are presented.
Krishna Prakash Vasant’s Artistic Journey
When you first see Krishna Prakash Vasant’s work, it’s hard not to pause. There’s a quiet power in his art; it doesn’t demand attention but draws you in. His fine ink drawings, inspired by the Surpur miniature painting tradition of Karnataka, create a world where devotion, discipline, and imagination meet. Over time, this intricate art form risked fading away, but Krishna has revived it, allowing it to grow and evolve through his own vision.
Over the past three decades, his work has reached audiences across India, from solo and group exhibitions in Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi to historic art spaces in Bengaluru and Chennai. He has also participated in major art fairs, bringing his Surpur-inspired ink drawings to a wider audience. This journey, both in practice and exposure, reflects not only his dedication but also the enduring resonance and relevance of his art.
Reviving Traditions Through Art
Krishna Prakash Vasant’s art reminds us that culture isn’t something to be admired from a distance; it’s something to live with, to hold close, and to keep alive. Through his work, tradition doesn’t just survive, it grows, much like the roots and branches he so often draws.
Krishna has spent decades mastering this intricate art form, one that traces its origins back to royal courts and temple walls. The Surpur miniature painting tradition is known for its fine lines, mythological stories, and deep spiritual essence. But Krishna brings something uniquely his own to it. He takes this centuries-old practice and gives it new life by creating a quiet dialogue between what was and what is.
His monochromatic ink drawings carry the precision of tradition and the emotion of modern thought. Within them, gods, goddesses, and cosmic forms appear; not as distant divine figures, but as familiar presences, full of feeling, movement, and meaning.
Capturing the divine on paper
When you ask Krishna about the recurring divine figures in his work, his tone softens. “God is present in every home,” he says, “and in everything we do. You can’t separate the divine from life.” This belief flows through all his art. Whether he’s depicting Lakshmi, Vishnu, or a cosmic landscape, it’s never just mythology; it’s a reflection of how spirituality quietly shapes our everyday lives. For Krishna, the gods aren’t distant; they are part of our lives.
In a world where digital media moves faster than thought and traditions often get overlooked, Krishna’s practice feels almost meditative. His art reminds us that preserving tradition isn’t about freezing time but keeping it alive.
Many of his works explore creation, decay, and renewal. Intricate depictions of the Tree of Life, mythological figures, and divine beings appear often. Through Krishna’s interpretation, we’re invited to see the sacred in the ordinary and the timeless in the everyday.
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