Mayur Gangasagar

Artist from Ancestors > Grandfather > Father > Me

I am an international traditional artist and painter, working primarily on large canvases. My journey with art began at the age of four, inspired by my family's modest yet rich artistic heritage. I come from a family deeply rooted in the creation of Ganesha and Durga idols, which are sculpted annually for respective festivals. Growing up in this environment fostered my connection to art and instilled royal human values that guide my creative process.

My paintings are driven by emotion, storytelling, and my unique perspective on life—both mine and others'. I am a fan of dramatic personal narratives, music, and the pursuit of perfection. My work draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, including freeform drawing, technical sketches, history, nature, modern art, and abstract expression. Artistically, I am heavily influenced by my father, Mr. Prakash Gangasagar, and my grandfather, Narayanrao Gangasagar, both of whom were artists. Additionally, I admire legendary figures like Maqbool Fida Husain, Tyeb Mehta, S.H. Raza, V.S. Gaitonde, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Vincent Van Gogh, and Leonardo da Vinci.

Throughout my career, I have exhibited my works in top galleries and parti...

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate in Media Arts and Sciences
Computational Camera and Photography
April 2020 - March 2023 (Online)

Brainstorm School
Matte Painting Concept Art
Oct - Nov 2021 (Online)

MAAC - Pune
Professional Diploma in 3D Animation and VFX
2007 - 2008

Maharashtra State Mumbai
A-Grade in elementary and intermediate board
exams in drawing
2006

Aadarsha Mahavidyalay, Dhamangaon Rly,
Amaravati
HSC - Science
2007

S.F.L. Highschool, Dhamangaon Rly, Amaravati
HSC - Science
2005