Exhibition: May 10th & 11th 2025, 10:30 am 6:00 pm
Award Ceremony: May 11th 2025, 11:00 am
YPS Salon | Award Ceremony and Exhibition May 10 – 11 | 10:30 AM -6 PM IST | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
You Are Cordially Invited
YPS Executive Committee & YPS National Salon 2025 Committee are pleased to extend a cordial invitation to all
- YPS Members
- Salon participants
- Salon Patrons
- Photo/Art Lovers
to join us during the YPS National Salon 2025 Exhibition & Award Ceremony on Sunday, May 11th at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
Please join us with friends and family and make the event a great success
Salon Chairperson: Anitha Mysore
Salon Secretary: Kishan Harwalkar
Exhibition:
On view: Saturday May 10th – Sunday May 11th
Timings: 10:30 AM – 6 PM IST
Award Ceremony:
Sunday, May 11th, 11:00 AM IST onwards
Chief Guest: Sri Sheshadri Mokshgundam
Sri Seshadri Mokshagundam the grandson of Sir M Visvesvarayya, is a simple soul, humble human and a rare find. Topping his list of many virtues is his respect for fellow humans.
Sri Seshadri Mokshagundam, worked in private enterprise, representing reputed overseas manufacturers, as a marketing and liaison person, handled many prestigious projects for DRDO, ISRO and other institutions.
His strait of life is clearly channelled by a trail of traits. In his heart lies his love for music and art.
He is deeply interested in music, especially vintage melodies. He has anchored TV programs and has moderated musical events. He has also prepared playlists for thematic music programs and compere of events. He is known as a Walkie Talkie of retro hindi cinema and the tales that surround its legends and music.
Sri Seshadri has been sketching and painting from childhood days. Under the guidance of renowned guru Sri B K S Varma, he honed these skills. He has participated in International Art festivals, specialised in the reproduction of Great Masters of Renaissance Era, and has created many works as commissioned. His works are with art lovers and connoisseurs around the globe.
He is a mentor to scores of his students training them on the nuances of painting and sketching. He is also the founder of Art School in Bengaluru and creator of FB Page SheshadrisArtpouri. This Art Studio aims to showcase an adorable and affordable “Artipelago of Artworks” created by his students under his able guidance. He is much sought after in the world of Art, not just for the living of art but also for the art of living.
Guest of Honor: Sri Chethan R (IPS)
Sri Chethan R, an IPS Officer of the Karnataka cadre from the 2010 batch, has garnered widespread recognition for his unwavering integrity, diligence, and effectiveness in his duties. His professional journey has been marked by diverse experiences, having served as Superintendent of Police in districts such as Chikmagalur, Ballari, Davangere, and Mysuru. Additionally, he has held the position of Superintendent of Police for the Coastal Security and Superintendent of Police for Anti- Naxal Force, Karnataka. He has also held the position of Police Commissioner for Kalburgi.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Coorg Institute of Technology, Ponnampet, Kodagu and a Masters in Police Management from Osmania University, Hyderabad. He also holds a PGD in Cyber Law & Cyber forensic from National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.
Presently he is serving as Commissioner, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports