M. B. PATIL: Born 10 Dec 1939, Tikota Bijapur. graudated in art from Nutan Kala Mandira Mumbai 1960-1964. He has held solo exhibitions in Hubli, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Kittur, Bangalore and participated in Art camps Chennai, Kerala, Pondicherry, Bangalore and Mangalore since 1969. Awards include Karnataka Rajyotsava Award 2003, Sahitya Sammelan Award in 2000, and State Lalit Kala Academy Award in 1993, 1987 and 1986. He lives and works in Bangalore.