Mahaveer Swami is a renowned Indian artist born in 1959 in Bikaner, Rajasthan. He received his initial training at home and furthered his craft by obtaining a Diploma in Painting and Sculpture from the Rajasthan School of Art in Jaipur. He also learned the traditional style of painting under the guidance of his mentor, Late Shri Vedpal Sharma - Bannu.
Since 1986, Mahaveer has exhibited his work in more than 60 galleries worldwide. His exhibitions have been held in cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Pune, Paris, Brussels, Jerusalem, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Wave Hill, New York, Denver, Japan, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Spain and Australia.
Mahaveer has also conducted several workshops, demonstrations and training programmes in India and abroad. He has taught in cities such as Paris, Cairo, Jerusalem, Dubai, Bhutan, Algeria, Taiwan, Belgium, Shanghai and Hong Kong in the USA and Europe. He has also received ten major awards for his artwork in India and Algeria.
His photos are part of the permanent collections of 17 museums and galleries around the world, including Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation at the Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, the Museum Of Sacred Art in Durbuy, Belgium, the Cultural International Festival of Miniature & Illumination in Tlemcen, Algeria and in One Asia Project, Auroville, Pondicherry.
Mahaveer's work has also been featured in several books, magazines and online blogs. If you're looking to add a unique touch to your home or office, be sure to check out Mahaveer's prints - they'll make a great home and office decor!