About Artist
Short Bio
I was born at ELURU, A.P. In INDIA (SOUTH). Since the age of five I am closely integrated with the art. Being born to a renowned artist right from my childhood, I had an urge towards art and photography. I used to observe my father while he was painting and when he finished his work, I used to clean his brushes. Often I used to paint with the same brushes. I followed my passion for art and studied photography in the school. Subsequently, I was employed in IDPL Rishikesh, Uttaranchal as an Artist & Photographer. To fulfill my creative urge, I did several experiments for more than a decade on photo chemicals on bromide, and painting on used X ray film after treating them with photo chemicals. Living close to Himalaya Mountains, I was inspired by the splendors of nature and did several paintings on canvas.
Positions held:
President, Andhra academy of Arts, Vijayawada 1999 – Present
Heading the art academy (recognized by L.K.A. New Delhi) that is dedicated towards promoting art and artists by organizing annual exhibitions, seminars, artist camps and workshops
Qualification:
⦁ Diploma in Photography Govt.College of Fine Arts & Arch. J.N.T.U Hyderabad
⦁ Certificate course in Color Photo Technology, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun
One –man shows:
Conducted various painting and photo-painting exhibitions in prominent art galleries across the country. The exhibitions received critical applause from the press & T.V as well as enthusiastic response from the art lovers. Some important shows include:
⦁ State Gallery of Art,Hyderabad-2016
⦁ Muse Art Gallery, Marriott Hotel, Hyderabad - 2014
⦁ State Gallery of Arts, Hyderabad - 2011
⦁ Andhra Academy Of Arts, Vijayawada - 2010
⦁ Siddhartha College, Vijayawada – 2007
⦁ Indraprasth Art Gallery,Delhi-2005
⦁ Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai - 2003, 1993
⦁ Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai - 1999
⦁ Lalit Kala Academy, N.Delhi - 1999, 1995, 1991
⦁ Jahanhgir Art Gallery, Mumbai - 1997, 1992
⦁ Triveni Gallery, New Delhi - 1993
⦁ India international Center, Lodi Road, N.Delhi. - 1992
⦁ Academy of Fine Arts, Calcutta - 1992
⦁ Lalit Kala academy, Regional Center, Madras – 1991, 1990
⦁ Kirti Art gallery FORE, B-18, Qutub Institutional area, N.Delhi - 1991
⦁ Lalit kala Academy, Lucknow - 1989
⦁ Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. - 1978
⦁ Andhra Academy of Arts, Vijayawada - 1974
⦁ Raj Bhawan, Hyderabad – 1968
Collections:
⦁ South Zone Cultural Center- Madras
⦁ IDPL-Rishikesh
⦁ Mr.J.R.D.Tata- Bombay
⦁ Austrian Embassy- New Delhi
⦁ Bayer India Ltd.- Mumbai
⦁ Blue Star Ltd.- Mumbai
⦁ Wesleyan University, Middle Town –CT
⦁ National Lalit Kala Academy- New Delhi
⦁ Andhra Academy of Arts, Vijayawada
⦁ State Gallery of Hyderabad
⦁ Several private art galleries and collectors in Delhi & Madras
Publications:
The works and profile appear in –
⦁ Artists Directory 1981 published by Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi
⦁ Asia’s Who’s Who of Men & Women of Achievement & Distinction.
⦁ Livre d Orders Collectionneurs et Amateurs d’Art, Paris.
⦁ Biography international
⦁ Table & Wall Calendars of IDPL 1995
⦁ Directory of Artists of Andhra Pradesh, published by Govt. Of A.P. 2002
Participations:
⦁ Artist camp organized by State Gallery of Arts, Hyderabad - 2016
⦁ Artist camp organized by Department of Art & Culture, Govt. Of AP, Rajahmundry - 2014
⦁ International Art Exhibition, Indian Artist Network, Jakarta, Singapore, Dubai – 2007
⦁ National Kala Mela, LKA, New Delhi - 1994, 1986, 1978
⦁ Indian Biennially of Photography Exhibition, LKA New Delhi - 1993
⦁ Artist camps, Andhra Academy of Arts, Vijayawada – 1996, 1994, 1991, 1987
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