Yashwant Deshmukh

Born in Akola, Maharashtra, in 1963, Yashwant Deshmukh is a contemporary Indian artist known for his contemplative style. He graduated from the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, in 1988. 
The artist finds inspiration from the daily life objects in his immediate surroundings, including flowers, pots, mirrors, and the intangible, such as the breeze and shadows. By employing these objects, the artist explores the multifarious nature of space and form. He primarily conveys his style through acrylic on canvases, which are often minimalistic with fewer colours. The artist focuses on the interrelation between form and space, adding new dimensions to his paintings.
 He has held numerous solo exhibitions in various cities in India, including a Group show sponsored by Jindal Art Foundation at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, in 1993, Two person exhibition at Gallery-7 Hong Kong and Sixth Bharat Bhavan Indian Contemporary Art Biennial’s Exhibition, Bhopal in 1996, the 1st Mumbai Biennale 2018, K-art International Exc Association, Korea and InKo Centre, in association with Sir J. J. School of art, Mumbai in 2018, ‘ALTRUISM OF LINES’ a solo show curated by Prabhakar Kamble, at Art & Soul gallery, Worli, Mumbai in 2019.
 He lives and works in Mumbai.