Shyam Sharma

Shyam Sunder Sharma is an Indian print artist, author and poet.

Childhood and education Sharma was born on 8 February 1941 in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. His father also ran a printing press in Baraily. He learned the art of printmaking from his maternal grandfather. Later, he was enrolled in Lucknow University to receive his higher education in Fine Arts.

When asked how he got involved in printmaking, Sharma said, "While at my father's printing press, the prints were developed from machines, at the College of Arts and Crafts, Lucknow. I later learnt how to develop handmade prints and got hooked on it."

Career Sharma started his career in 1966 as a lecturer at College of Arts and Crafts, Patna where he rose to become head of the Department of Printmaking and later the Principal.

Awards National Award by Lalit Kala Academy, Delhi Padma Shri by the Government of India International Print Biennial in Netherlands