Manu Parekh, born in 1939 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, completed his Diploma in Drawing and Painting from the J.J. School of Art in Mumbai in 1962. His early works explore the intricate relationships between man and nature, shaped by a lifetime of contradictions. After a diverse career in stage acting and design, he became an influential consultant in handicrafts and handlooms. His profound connection to Banaras, enriched by personal loss, infuses his art with themes of faith and hope. With accolades such as the Padma Shri and numerous exhibitions worldwide, his work resonates with the enduring spirit of life’s complexities.