Avdhesh Kumar Karn

Avdhesh Karn is a skilled Madhubani art craftsman who has gained recognition for his exquisite artwork. Madhubani art, also known as Mithila painting, is a traditional art form that originated in the Mithila region of Bihar, India. This art form is known for its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and themes inspired by nature, mythology, and Hindu deities.

The Life and Career of Avdhesh Karn
Avdhesh Karn was born and raised in Madhubani, Bihar, and was exposed to Madhubani art from a young age. Karn was fascinated by the intricate patterns and colors used in Madhubani art and decided to pursue it as a career.

Karn spent years mastering the art form and eventually became a skilled Madhubani art craftsman. He has created numerous masterpieces over the years, including paintings, murals, and handicrafts, which have been exhibited in various art galleries and exhibitions.

The Significance of Madhubani Art
Madhubani art is an important part of Indian culture and is known for its unique style and technique. The art form originated in the Mithila region of Bihar, India, and has been passed down from generation to generation.

The themes and motifs used in Madhubani art are often inspired by nature, mythology, and Hindu deities. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors used in Madhubani art make it a popular choice for home decor and handicrafts.

Avdhesh Karn's Contribution to Madhubani Art
Avdhesh Karn has made significant contributions to the field of Madhubani art. He has created numerous masterpieces over the years, which have gained recognition and appreciation from art enthusiasts and collectors.

Karn has also worked towards preserving and promoting the art form. He has conducted workshops and training sessions for aspiring artists and has also collaborated with various organizations to promote Madhubani art on a larger scale.

Awards

• Excellence Awards 2014 in National Art Icons Exhibition , New Delhi.
• Bihar state Award 2015-16 from Bihar Government.
• Excellence Award 2020 - Kalakaar Foundation New Delhi
• Silver Award - Akam – Kala Sangh – 3rd International Art Exhibition – Jan 2021
• Silver Achievement Award July-2021 (from MOG International Online art exhibition , West Bengal)
• Best Award (For D/P) July-2021. (From International Kalaratnam , Barely , India)
• Kala Mani Excellence Award -august 2021 (From Kala Mani ,New Delhi)
• Picasso Award-September-2021 (From B.M. Fine Art & Culture ,West Bengal )
• Padam shri Ganga devi Kala Guru Samman -September,2021 (Vihar Kala Manch ,Patna)
• Kala Ratnam Award -December, 2021 (From Kalaratanam Foundation of Art Society Barely)
• Best Folk Art Award -January ,2022 (From Manikarnika Art Gallery , Jhansi)

Exhibitions

• Exhibition Cum Sale, Delhi Hat INA New Delhi(16th June 2018 to 30 June 2018 ) Organized by Indian Handicraft , Ministry Of Textile Gov. Of India
• National Handicrafts and Heritage Festival Cochin , Kerala 3 November 2018 to 11 November 2018 Organized by ARANMULA Heritage Trust
• Buyer -Seller Meet on Handicrafts Of Bihar Pragati Maidan HD (6th August 2019 to 8 Aug 2019) Organized by Upeendra Mharathi , Dept. Of Indians , Gov. Of Bihar.
• India International Mega Trade Fair ,Bhubaneshwar ,Oddisha 19 Feb 2021 to 1 March 2021 Organized by Upeendra Mharathi , Dept. Of Indians , Gov. Of Bihar.
• Master Creation Delhi Hat INA New Delhi (16 Oct 2021 to 31 Oct 2021) Organized by Indian Handicraft , Ministry Of Textile Gov. Of India
• Bihar Utsav Delhi Hat INA New Delhi (16 Mar 2022 to 31 Mar 2022) Organized by Ministry Of Industry , Gov. of Bihar
• Rashtriya Lokrang Mahotsav Jawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur(10 Oct 2022 to 20 Oct 2022) Organized by Gov. of Rajasthan
• HP India HP India Nehru Place , New Delhi (20 Oct 2022 to 24 Oct 2022) Organized by HP India
• India International Trade Fair-2022 Pragati Maidan , New Delhi (14 Nov 2022 to 27 Nov 2022) Organized by Bihar Gov.
• A 100 Hands :Banglore Banglore (23 Nov2022 to 27 Nov 2022 ) Organized by 100 Hands

Workshops

• Sushant School of Design, Ansal University , Gurugram,Harayan Indo-Thai Global Local Culture Based - 13th-22th August 2018
• Rajiv Gandhi Foundation , Jawahar Bhawan , New delhi. 3rd-7th January2019
• IITRoorke,Uttarakhand. 21st-25th January 2019
• Sanskriti Museum New Delhi. 17th march 2019
• Bharti Vidya Bhavan Kodagu Madikeri, Karnataka. 30th -1st April 2019
• Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi. 6th April 2019
• CF DAV School ,Gadepan , Kota , Rajasthan. 1st - 7th May 2019
• Paul George Global School, Kalka Ji, New Delhi. 1st - 14th august 2019
• IIT Ropar, Punjab. 15th-16th August 2019
• Indian Institute of Science Education and research , Mohali. 17th-18th August 2019
• Hansraj College, Delhi University. 1st - 4th November 2019
• The scholar's home, Paonta Sahib(H.P.) 9th - 10th November 2019
• Delhi Public School , Ludhiana. 23rd -24th November 2019
• Rajdhani College , Delhi University. 13th - 14th February 2020
• NIV Art Centre Gurugram . 23rd May 2020
• Skill Xn Bangalore Mithila Art Workshops- 28th May 2020
• Indian Institute of Craft and Design, Govt. of Rajasthan 16th-22nd June 2020
• Skill Xn Bangalore Mithila Art Workshops - 21st June 2020
• Skill Xn Bangalore Mithila Art Workshops - 26th - 28th June 2020
• Skill Xn Bangalore Mithila Art Workshops - 4th - 5th July 2020
• Kamala Nehru college, Delhi University. 27th - 30th July 2020
• Skill Xn Bangalore Mithila Art Workshops - 2 batches of 8 Sessions each - 23.Basic & Advance Mithila Paintings – Duration - 1st - 30th August 2020
• Skill Xn Bangalore Mithila Art Workshops - 2 batches of 8 Sessions each - 25.Basic & Advance Mithila Paintings – Duration - 1st - 30th Sept 2020
• Sreemay Community Services , California, US - 1st International Workshop - 1st - 30th September 2020
• Skill Xn Bangalore. {3 batches batches of 8 Sessions each - first with Basic
• Advance & Super advance Mithila Paintings. 1st - 30th October 2020
• Inkpot India, New Delhi - 8th November 2020
• Skill Xn Chennai Mithila Art Workshops - 2 batches of 8 Sessions each - Basic & Advance Mithila Paintings – Duration - 7th - 29th Nov 2020
• Skill Xn Chennai Mithila Art Workshops - 2 batches of 8 Sessions each - Basic & Advance Mithila Paintings – Duration - 12th - 29th Dec 2020
• Mon Omi Foundation, Noida – 4th Jan – 17th Feb 2021
• Skill Xn Chennai Mithila Art Workshops - 1 batch of 8 Sessions each - Advance Mithila Paintings – Duration - 13th March - 4th April 2021.
• Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD), Jaipur, Government of Rajasthan – 11th April 2021.
• Make it yourself Workshop, Manipal, Karnataka – 14th to 18th Apr 2021.
• Karyashala, Rajkot, Gujrat – 21st April 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Monthly Classes of 8 Session – Diploma Month 4 – April 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Monthly Classes of 8 Session – Diploma Month 5 – May 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Kids Summer Special – 8 Sessions May 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Traditional Mithila Aripan – 8 Sessions – May 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Dashavtar Mithila Painting workshop – 29th – 30th May 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Paint with Natural Colours - Mithila Painting workshop – 2 workshops - June 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Monthly Classes of 8 Session – Diploma Month 6 – June 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Monthly Classes of 8 Session – Certificate Course Month 1 – June 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Bhagwati Kohbar Mithila Painting 5 day Workshop – 7th to 11th June 2021
• Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD), Jaipur, Government of Rajasthan – 11th April 2021.
• Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD), Jaipur, Government of Rajasthan - Paper Mache with Mithila Art – 14th – 18th June 2021.
• Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD), Jaipur, Government of Rajasthan - Mithila Painting Workshop – 21st – 28th June 2021.
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Monthly Classes of 8 Session – Advance Diploma Month 7 – July 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Monthly Classes of 8 Session – Certificate Course Month 2 – July 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – 2 Birdies, Paintings of Legendary Artists – 4 sessions – July 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh – Shiva Mithila Painting – 5 sessions – July 2021
• Make it yourself Workshop,Manipal , Karnataka – 5th to 29th July 2021.
• Mithila art – By Avdhesh– Level-3 Classes – 8 sessions – 7th August -26th September, 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh– Level-1 – 8 sessions – 16 August -31 August, 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh– Level-8– 8 sessions – 7 August -26 September, 2021
• Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD), Jaipur, Government of Rajasthan – 13 September -17 September 2021.
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh– Level-9– 8 sessions – 2 October -30 October, 2021
• Mithila Art – By Avdhesh– Level-4– 8 sessions – 5 October -30 October, 2021
• Spic MACAY Anubhav -3 Kerala chapter - 10October-14 October ,2021
• Auth India Workshop- 24 Feb- 25 Feb , 2022
• NID(National Institute of Design), Kurukshetra, Haryana - 28 Feb- 11 Mar, 2022
• National Fertilizers Limited , Noida - 8 Mar,2022 
• Ramjas School, Karol Bagh, New Delhi- 26 Apr-27 Apr, 2022
• TRKAUP School , Vengad , Malappuram Kerala - 9 May-14 May, 2022
• AKNMMAM Higher Secondary School , Kattukulam Palakkad , Kerala -16 May-21 May, 2022
• International Indian Folk Art Gallery , Australia(Organized at Bangalore) 16 June- 19 June, 2022
• Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) Paper Mache Workshop, Jaipur 27 Jun-01 Jul , 2022
• Parul University , Vadodara 18 Jul-22 Jul, 2022
• Nalanda Public School , Thane , Mumbai 28-30 Sep 2022
• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University , Lucknow , 12-14 Dec , 2022
• Atal Adarsh Vidyalya , Ansari Nagar, New Delhi ,19-22 Dec , 2022