Mr. Prakash Bhende born on 10th May 1942 has been a painter for more than 40 years.

He specializes in fresco style paintings. Frescoes are inscribed cave paintings prevalent since 5th century.

The caves of Ajanta & Ellora are fine examples of Fresco painting. Surprisingly ,45 years ago when Prakash Bhende had just heard of Ajanta/Ellora and cave temples in India, he discovered that his paintings had close resemblance with those present in this caves.Being a versatile painter he decided to specialize on Fresco Style art technique and began his own study of cave temples of India.

1962 He was Chief Designer for major Textile Companies viz. Garden Silk Mills, Reliance Group, Standard Mills, Vijaylin & Ellora Silk Mills.

1967 He Started career as a Painter.

1968 He held his First Solo Exhibition of Paintings at Chetna Jahangir Art Gallery which was inaugurated by Shri Acharya Atre.( A Great Indian leader)

1978 Introduced the Multi-colour screen printing on Sunmica for the first time in India for Caprihans Ltd. and Standard Laminates.

1979 Started a Film Production and Distribution Company. Since then produced and directed Six well-known Marathi Feature Films. A Well-known and respected personality in Marathi Film Industry. Introduced many Artist and Technicians viz. Nana Patekar, Sudesh Bhosale, Resham Sheth & etc.

1992 Maharashtra State Government Award for Best Art Work.

2004 One man show titled "Flash Back " at Nehru Center Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai which was inaugurated by Shri Balasaheb Thakare.

2005 One Man Show on 21st January 2005 Exhibition at Leela Art Gallery, Sahar Airport, Mumbai for Tsunami relief fund which was inaugurated by Mr. R.R.Patil, Dy. Chief Minister of Maharashtra. A donation of rupees one lakh was donated for tsunami victims.

2005 Participated in Monsoon Show organized by Nandan Arts with a group of 60 renowned Artist form India held at Nehru Art gallery, Mumbai.

2005 Participant in Auction held for Flood Affected Victims held in India Art Gallery, Pune.

2005 Participated in Ganesha's Exhibition in Mumbai Art Gallery, Mumbai

2006 Forthcoming Exhibition is a solo show in. at Nehru Art Centre, London, U.K.

2006 Forthcoming Exhibition is a solo show as a residential artist in Agora Art Gallery, Newyork, U.S.

2006 Participant in Harmony Art Show 2005 of Harmony Foundation, Mumbai by Tina Anil Ambani.

2006 One Man Show on 3RD July 2006 in The Nehru Center, London which included special painting collection of paintings on Buddha being a celebration of 2550th year of Buddha’s Mahaparinarvana.(Enlightment Year )

Collection of paintings with:
Mafatlal Group,
Garden Silk Mills,
Swarup Group of Industry.
Goyanka Group of Industries .
Visual Arts .U.k.
and many others.

Contact on:+919322736066 / 022- 24075822
Email: prakashbhende@gmail.com