Mohan Kumar E’s early exhibitions revealed a deep connection to his roots, blending bold colors and simple forms. These initial works reflected life in rural Karnataka, expressed through raw, emotional, and minimalistic strokes.
Each painting told a quiet story, inviting viewers to connect with familiar landscapes and everyday moments. His approach, both honest and intuitive, gained immediate attention in the local art community. These early showcases built a strong foundation, opening opportunities and inspiring the visual language that would evolve in his later exhibitions.
Drawing influence from Karnataka’s folk traditions and temple art, Mohon Kumar E’s middle-phase works began exploring deeper cultural themes. Each piece became a tribute to India’s rich spiritual, artistic, and rural heritage.
This period marked a shift in his expression — intricate details, sacred symbols, and earthy palettes began to dominate his canvases. Viewers experienced not just visual beauty, but cultural immersion. Through mythological elements and village life depictions, his art narrated stories passed down generations. These exhibitions celebrated tradition, while presenting it through a fresh, contemporary artistic lens.
Drawing influence from Karnataka’s folk traditions and temple art, Mohon Kumar E’s middle-phase works began exploring deeper cultural themes. Each piece became a tribute to India’s rich spiritual, artistic, and rural heritage.
This period marked a shift in his expression — intricate details, sacred symbols, and earthy palettes began to dominate his canvases. Viewers experienced not just visual beauty, but cultural immersion. Through mythological elements and village life depictions, his art narrated stories passed down generations. These exhibitions celebrated tradition, while presenting it through a fresh, contemporary artistic lens.
2015: ‘Self’, curated by Mohan kumar T, 1Shantiroad, Bengaluru, https://youtu.be/T7S78G_V1yM?feature=shared
2015: 6th edition Art Bengaluru, Group exhibition, UB City, Bengaluru
2021: Part of 18th Cheongju Jikji International Letter Calligraphy exhibition conducted by World Letter of Calligraphy Association. Korea
2023: Akshara singarotsava Yuvapatha, Bengaluru
2023: Akshara singarotsava Café Coffee City, Mysore
2024: Akshara singarotsava Davanagere school of Visual Arts, Davanagere
2024: Solo Calligraphy exhibition Chitraka;la parishad, Bengaluru
2022: Conducted workshop on calligraphy and architectural script for Manipal University Architecture Students
2023: Conducted workshop on Fashion illustrations for Manipal University Fashion designing Students
2024: Attended 100 Pipers Legacy project as Kannada calligrapher
2024: Conducted workshop on Kannada calligraphy at KPCC Trust
Special Mention 18th Cheongju Jikji International Letter Calligraphy exhibition conducted by World Letter of Calligraphy Association. Korea
Recognized by Tim Brookes, Burlington, founder of Endangered Alphabets, https://youtu.be/szSyxHG_dIc?feature=shared.
