Ram Kumar

 

BORN: 1988

FROM: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

MATERIAL: High grade semi-precious gemstones and crystals.

Born on August 14, 1964, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Kumar started his training in 1975 under his mentor and father, Shree Chotey Lal Kumawat, at the tender age of ten. After a decade of rigorous training, Ram Kumar established his own workshop in 1986. Over the past 40 years, he has built a legacy of exquisite craftsmanship, working primarily with high-grade semi-precious gemstones and crystals.

Kumar's craft predominantly features intricately carved sculptures of Indian deities such as Ganesha, Buddhist figures, such as Buddha statues, and the goddess Tara, and other traditional motifs. His creations, which include spiritual and religious icons, as well as various decorative items, are crafted using diamond tools, ensuring each piece is unique. Inspired by Indian culture and heritage, he often enhances his carvings with gold leaf painting or inlays of colourful gemstones. The materials he uses range from ruby, emerald, and sapphire to rose quartz, lapis lazuli, and tiger eye, each chosen for their natural beauty and spiritual significance.

 

Achievements

Ram Kumar’s dedication to his craft has earned him numerous awards, including the State Award in 1986-87 for his rosewood lamp, the National Award in 2006 for an ostrich eggshell lamp, and multiple merit certificates.

His works have been displayed in prestigious museums and galleries across the globe, from the TENDENCE Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, to live demonstrations at the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His international exhibitions span cities like Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Birmingham.

 

International Exhibitions

  • 1998-1999: Dubai Shopping Festival, UAE
  • 2005: Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria, South Africa; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2006: Ports of Spain, West Indies; Lenasia, South Africa; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2007: Durban, South Africa; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2008: Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa; Penang, Malaysia
  • 2009: Singapore
  • 2010: TENDENCE Fair, Frankfurt, Germany
  • 2011: Singapore; Ports of Spain, West Indies
  • 2012: Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 2013: International Exhibition of Handicrafts, Kazakhstan
  • 2015: Live Demonstration at Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • 2018: Wuhan, Wuxi, China
  • 2024: Taraz, Kazakhstan