About Artist

Harish Ojha (b. 1984,Amethi) is a contemporary painter based in Lucknow. He holds a BFA in Painting and Mural from the University of Allahabad. His work reflects a unique synthesis of traditional and contemporary forms, blending representational and abstract imagery with culturally rich motifs.

Raised in rural India, Harish draws inspiration from indigenous wooden toys of bright colors, which frequently appear in his paintings. By incorporating these folk elements into a modern idiom, he creates a visual language that revives traditional imagery while exploring contemporary aesthetics.

Harish has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in India and abroad, including the Lukin Art Fair, South Korea (2016), Jung Art Gallery, South Korea (2015), and a three- month residency in 2011. His works have also been featured at the India Art Fair (2022–2023) by Gallery Art Positive. In recognition of his contributions, he was awardedthe 58th National Award, New Delhi, in 2017.