Born in 1981, Ram Dongre did his Bachelors and Masters from Chhattisgarh. He also won the Lalit Kala National Award in 2009.

The prominent underlying thought behind Ram’s visual vocabulary is the effortless juxtaposition between contemporary and traditional elements. His tools consisting of a canvas and oil paints are in keeping with the tradition of yore, however his vision of layering and inquiring the idea of frescoes and the universal nostalgia that is connected with antiquity of artistic expression is promptly contemporary and dynamic.

Nature has always been Ram’s constant companion and primary muse. Spending most of his life surrounded by the tranquillity of rural landscapes, he draws profound inspiration from the ever-changing beauty of the natural world. It is this deep connection with nature that compels Ram to prefer working in his village, where he feels most attuned to the creative energies that surround him. Through his art, Ram endeavours to capture the essence of nature’s creativity, portraying its nurturing yet dynamic elements with unparalleled sensitivity.

The artist lives and works in Bhopal.