AUGUST CITY Painting

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 ON LINE SALES1--FINE ART AMERICA 2-ART FINDER 3-MOJARTO 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.