Eminent Artist & Art Academician
A distinguished artist, art educator, academic administrator and mentor with 37 years of experience in Fine Arts teaching, painting and higher-education administration.
Prof. Dr. Sunil Kumar Saxena
Artist • Art Educator • Academic Administrator • Former Principal
Professional Highlights
37+
Years Experience
10
Solo Exhibitions
81
Group Shows & Participations
2021+
Major National Honours
1
Reference Book
Global
International Exhibitions
Academic & Administrative Leadership
Former Principal
H.N.B. Government P.G. College, Naini, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Former Principal
Government Degree College, Akbarpur, Kanpur Dehat.
Former H.O.D. – Drawing & Painting
Government P.G. Colleges, Uttar Pradesh.
Former Regional Officer
Higher Education, Kanpur Region / Kanpur Zone, Uttar Pradesh.
Artistic Expertise
Present Artistic Practice
Presently associated with Savita Art House / “Lavanya” Studio of Arts in Lucknow, continuing his artistic, educational and mentoring activities.
Publications & Literary Contributions
“Kangra Ki Chitrakala Mein Shringaar”
Reference book authored by Prof. Dr. Sunil Kumar Saxena and released in Lucknow in 2009 by the then Minister of Higher Education, Uttar Pradesh.
His profile also records research papers, articles and contributions to national and international journals, magazines and newspapers. His sketches and artistic contributions have appeared in publications including Parichay, Kirti, Bharatiya Istri, Parampara Aur Adhunikta and other journals and magazines.
Workshops, Seminars & Art Camps
Prof. Saxena has participated in and contributed to numerous national and international workshops, seminars, demonstrations, webinars and art camps.
UGC-sponsored and Ministry of Human Resources & Development-sponsored artist workshops.
Lalit Kala Academy programmes and painting demonstrations.
Delhi Kolas Art Camp involving 100 artists.
International art workshops, webinars and online art programmes.
Artist Meet at Kausa Trust, Amritsar, and expert participation in art discussions and programmes.
Artistic & Portrait Contributions
His artistic contributions include portraits and commissioned works associated with distinguished personalities and institutions, including Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi, senior Uttar Pradesh education and legislative figures, Ramakrishna Mission and other notable institutions.
Life-Size Portrait of Swami Vivekananda
Created for Ramakrishna Mission, Gyanpur.
Cultural & Professional Associations
Utkarsh Lalit Kala Academy
Senior Vice President, Uttar Pradesh
Sanskar Bharti
Member, Awadh Prant
Aarogya Bharti
Member, Awadh Prant, Lucknow
Art & Cultural Organisations
Associated with various art and cultural organisations.
Government Service
Prof. Saxena retired from government service on 31 October 2016 , after a career spanning teaching, departmental leadership, college administration and regional higher-education responsibilities.
Prof. Dr. Sunil Kumar Saxena
Artist • Art Educator • Academic Administrator • Art Mentor
Professional Profile
Prof. Dr. Sunil Kumar Saxena is an eminent Indian artist, art educator and academic administrator with 37 years of experience in Fine Arts teaching, painting and higher-education administration.
He has served as Head of the Department of Drawing & Painting in Government P.G. Colleges of Uttar Pradesh, Principal of H.N.B. Government P.G. College, Naini, Allahabad , and Regional Officer, Higher Education, Kanpur Region.
His professional journey combines artistic practice, academic leadership, institutional administration, mentoring and promotion of visual arts. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively with students and emerging artists, emphasising artistic development, creativity, discipline and confidence.
Academic & Professional Credentials
M.A. & Ph.D. in Drawing & Painting — Kanpur University.
IGD Bombay, FDC RDS London (Hons.)
37 years of experience in Fine Arts teaching and administration.
Former Principal and Regional Officer in Government Higher Education, Uttar Pradesh.
Presently associated with Savita Art House / “Lavanya” Studio of Arts, Lucknow.
Artistic Journey
Prof. Saxena has been actively involved in painting and artistic practice for more than three decades. His artistic exploration is deeply connected with Nature, its beauty, philosophy, mystery and spirituality.
His work explores the relationship between visible forms and inner experiences. Through colour, light, texture and expressive forms, he communicates the emotional and philosophical dimensions of Nature.
He has experimented extensively with watercolour, oil and acrylic , developing an approach characterised by colour, transparency, light and flowing strokes.
Selected Solo Exhibitions
“Phase of Nature”
Parivartan Art Gallery, South Delhi — 2003
“Depth of Nature”
Gallery ‘D’ Art, Lucknow — 2003
“Lavanya in Nature”
U.P. State Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow — 2010
Solo Exhibition
U.P. State Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow — 2015
AIFACS
New Delhi — 2015
“Vivid Reflections”
Dr. Virendra Swaroop Kala Deergha, Kanpur — 2016
“Divine Nature”
Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur — 2018
“Vast Nature”
AIFACS, New Delhi — 2025
“Unbounded Nature”
Shailja Art Gallery, Gurgaon — 2025
Jehangir Art Gallery
Mumbai — September 2025
National & International Exhibitions
His artistic work has been selected, exhibited or presented in numerous national, international, group and online exhibitions across India and abroad.
New Delhi
Mumbai
Jaipur
Lucknow
Kanpur
International
His CV records 81 group shows, selections and participations , including international engagements involving Poland, Bangkok, Delhi and New Jersey, USA.
Notable platforms include Jawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur, Government Museum Chandigarh, AIFACS New Delhi, Habitat Centre New Delhi, JKCCA Jammu, National Lalit Kala Centre Lucknow and NCZCC Prayagraj.
Awards & Honours
Kala Sadhak Samman
Sanskar Bharti
Padma Shri Dr. Vishnushridhar Wakandkar National Award
2021
Leonardo Da Vinci International Art Award
2021
Bangiya Kala Ratna Award
2021
National Art & Science Award
State Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow
Lifetime Achievement Award
Utkarsh Lalit Kala Academy — 2022
Purvai Lok Kala Award
2022
Hind Shiromani Samman
Education & Arts — 2023
Global Excellency Award
Art & Education — 2023
Gold Award
Manikarnika Art Gallery, Jhansi — 2023
Lifetime Achievement Award in Arts
ULKA — 2024
Senior Artist Honor
Regional Lalit Kala Center — 2024
Indian Diamond Dignity Award
Art & Education — 2024
Ratan-E-Hind Award
2024
Best Art Teacher Honor
Utkarsh Lalit Kala Academy — 2025
Jury, Judging & Professional Roles
Judgment Committee Member
State Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow
Art Judge
Amity University, Lucknow Campus
Working Plan Committee Member
State Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow
Senior Vice President
Utkarsh Lalit Kala Academy, Uttar Pradesh
Professional Identity
With a career spanning Fine Arts education, Government Higher Education administration, institutional leadership, mentoring, painting, exhibitions, publications, workshops and art evaluation , Prof. Dr. Sunil Kumar Saxena represents a distinctive blend of artist, teacher, academic leader and art administrator.
His extensive exhibition record, academic career, contribution to art education and continued engagement with the contemporary art community establish him as an experienced figure in Indian Visual Arts and Art Education.
"Art is not merely the expression of visible forms; it is a journey into the beauty, mystery and inner dimensions of Nature."
— Prof. Dr. Sunil Kumar Saxena