Having trained in Fine Arts at Raja Ravi Verma College of Arts, MG Kumar (Born in 1956) specializes
in creating textured paintings using the palette knife, beautifully capturing the places and faces of Asia.
Through his unique blend of realism and impressionism, he breathes new life into ancient landscapes and
time-honoured traditions. Over the past three decades, Kumar’s oil paintings have been exhibited globally
and now adorn the walls of homes across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia.

MG Kumar is a local artist based in Singapore with over 4 decades of experience as an artist, who has
actively contributed to Singapore’s art scene through his paintings of historic places that capture the
nation’s heritage. He currently works with the art gallery, Aestheletic Fine Art, which is a registered local
business.

MG Kumar has received endorsement by the National Library Board of Singapore for his active efforts to
preserve Singapore's heritage through his paintings. He has made key contributions to some of the largest
local arts events such as those by the Poetry Festival Singapore and the Migrant Writers of Singapore.

Educational Qualifications: M. F.A

“MG Kumar is a valuable member of our local art community and has contributed actively to
Singapore’s art scene.” – Eric Valles, Director of the Poetry Festival Singapore