Prakash Hari Sonawane (b.1979) earned his MFA with distinction from the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai. Since graduating he has shared his time between lecturing at Sir J.J. School of Art and creating works displayed at Jehangin Art Gallery, The Strand Art Room, Gallery Leela and much more in Mumbai. He also received many awards such as the state art exhibition from the government of Maharashtra, The Art Society of India and the Bombay Art Society to name a few. He lives and works in Mumbai, India.