Manoja Kumar Mohanty
born on August 1, 1972, in Bhanjanagar, Ganjam, Odisha
Manoja Kumar Mohanty is a distinguished Indian muralist and painter. He earned a B.F.A. in Painting from B.K. College of Art & Crafts, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, in 1996. Over the past two decades, Mohanty has contributed to numerous mural projects, including for the Delhi Metro and G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi. His work has been showcased in prestigious exhibitions like the 61st National Exhibition of Art (Lalit Kala Akademi, 2019-20) and international platforms. He is also the recipient of multiple awards, including the Senior Fellowship Award from the Ministry of Culture in 2018. Mohanty's art is part of collections in India, London, the USA, Sri Lanka, and Japan.