Manoj graduated from Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture in 2023 with a distinction in bachelor of Fine Arts, and received the Zahoor-ul-Akhlaq award for the best drawing portfolio. He has exhibited work in Koel Gallery, AAN Art Space and Museum, and IVS Gallery. He was a part of Critical Futures: Creative Labs residency (2024-2025) and Vasl Taaza Tareen 17 (2025). He has taught at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture.
Rooted in his upbringing in interior Sindh and inspired by his family’s textile background, he incorporates embroidery and beading into his compositions, reflecting his innate attraction to fabric and texture.
He experiments with traditional forms of artifacts, while also maintaining engaging with a contemporary approach. This allows him to explore the tensions between tradition and modernity, understanding how cultural and religious practices are both preserved and transformed.
