Ashok Mahakur is a Gurgaon-based visual artist from Odisha with over 15 years of experience across national and international platforms. His versatile practice includes painting, terracotta, sculpture, installation, and photography. Evolving from hyperrealism, he now works in a semi-realistic style that fuses Indian forms with contemporary elements-especially newspaper imagery. Mahakur’s current work explores knowledge as the true wealth of humanity, portraying it as both a symbol and source of identity, values, and connection. For him, knowledge transcends intellect—it embodies empathy, honesty, and purpose. His art is a tribute to its power to shape individuals and uplift society