I am an artist, photographer and designer with a deep commitment to promoting the rich cultural heritage of Odisha

His artistic journey encompasses a wide array of fields including painting, designing, organizing cultural events, and training students and artisans in fine art, craft, graphic design and animation. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Art and Applied Art degree from Berhampur University (1999) and a Master of Visual Art with a specialization in Animation and Graphic Design from Utkal University of Culture (2008). Currently, I’m pursuing my Ph.D. from Utkal University of Culture. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with fellow artists in various fields such as Dhokra & Bell metal craft, Pattachitra, Applique craft, and mask and toy crafts of Odisha. My passion for Odisha's cultural heritage has led me to successfully showcase the state's rich traditions through the state tableau during national Republic Day parades in New Delhi (2003, 2006, 2007, 2011 & 2013). I also designed the Odisha IITF Pavilion at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi in 2014 and 2015 as a design consultant for NIFT Bhubaneswar. My work has been recognized with several awards, including best presentation and best music in 2007 by the Government of India, and I was felicitated by Hon’ble C.M. Shri Naveen Patnaik at state-level functions in 2006 & 2007.