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KANDI NARSIMLU
Hyderabad, India
"My paintings portray the daily life and culture of the people of Telangana."
BIOGRAPHY
Artist Statement: Kandi Narsimlu
I was born in Kaslabad, a village nestled in Telangana's Siddipet district, where my journey into art began unexpectedly through sketches for science class. Recognizing my talent, a teacher nurtured my passion, diverting my focus from my studies to the world of drawing and painting. By tenth grade, I was already immersed as a signboard artist.
My artistic approach remains grounded, infused with folk and rural themes yet contemporized with a minimalist touch reminiscent of animation styles. The geometric elements in my work hark back to my early days in signage.
My paintings capture everyday scenes of women and men engrossed in routine activities, their attire and adornments carefully detailed to convey movement and vitality. Inspired by the colorful deities worshipped in our village, I use vibrant hues to reflect the spiritual essence I see in our people. Simple and unadorned textures complement the innocence and sincerity of my subjects.
Amidst evolving fashion trends that veer away from tradition, I am dedicated to revitalizing our village's cultural allure through my art. I see myself as a chronicler of our heritage, tasked with preserving and celebrating our community's stories. Painting is my way of keeping our culture vibrant and relevant, a source of immense joy and fulfillment.
I am often told my paintings possess a certain breadth, a reflection of my deep connection to my people and their way of life. For me, each stroke is an ode to my culture, resonating with personal and collective memories that continue to inspire and enrich my artistic journey.
Awards
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2017 - Special to Invite to Sasaran International Art Festival, Malaysia.
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2016 - Won an award at All India Painting Competition (Bathukamma special), by Govt. of Telangana, India.
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2011 - Won Gold Medal at All India Painting Exhibition, by Hyderabad Art Society, India.
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2011 - Award from Chitramayee, State Gallery of Fine Art, Hyderabad, India.
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2010 - Award from Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, India.
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2010 - Award from Kalala Telangana, conducted by Kakatiya NRI’s Forum.
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2010 - Award from Chitramayee, State Gallery of Fine Art, Hyderabad, India.
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2010 - Award from The Hyderabad Art Society, India.
MAJOR SHOWS
2015 - 2019
2010 - 2014
1997
2019- Group show "Kritagya" at Rajeswar Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India.
2019- Group show at Kritagya Rajeswar Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India.
2018- Group show "Cutting Edge" by Aalankritha Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India.
2018- "Affordable art with a heart - Season 2" by Gati Kwe, Hyderabad, India.
2018 - Group show "A Theatre-Art festival" by Hyatt Regency Lucknow, India.
2018 - Group show "Wall with Stories (Maadhyam)", Taj West End, Bengaluru, India.
2017- Group show"Affordable art with a heart - Season 1" by Gati Kwe Hyderabad, India.
2017 - Group show "Within-Reach" by Gallerie Nvya, New Delhi, India.
2017- Group show "Summer Stories" by Gallery Space, Hyderabad, India.
2016 - Group show "Visible Visages" by Gallery Veda, Chennai, India.
2016 - Group show "Out of the frame" by Aalankritha Gallery, Hyderabad, India.
2016 - Group show "Colours of Deccan Art" 2 Day Gallery, Pune, India.
2016 - Group show "Affordable Art" by Gallery Space, Hyderabad, India.
2015 - Group show at Daira Art Centre, Hyderabad, India.
2015- Group show "Art Fete", HAS and Muse Art Gallery, Hyderabad,India.
2015 - Group show "Telangana Rangula Pallaki" by Reves The Art Gallery, Bangalore, India.
2015 - Group show "A tale of 4 Cities" by DD Art Space and ICCR Art Gallery, Kolkata, India.
2015 - Solo show "Rural Whispers" by Aalankritha Art gallery, Hyderabad, India.
2014 - Solo show "2D/3D (Painting and Sculptures)" by Gallery G, Bangalore, India.
2014 - Group show "Art as investment - 2" at Tamkanat Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India.
2014 - Group show for Hud hud fund rising, by Gallery Space, Hyderabad, India.
2014 - Group shows “art@telangana” at 1. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, India. 2. Metropolis World Congress, Novotel, Hyderabad, India. 3. Muse Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India.
2014 - Group show "Ankitam" by State Art Gallery of Fine Art, Hyderabad, India.
2014 - Group show "Kotta Panduga" by State Art Gallery of Fine Art, Hyderabad, India.
2014 - Group show "Brush strokes" by colourentice.com at Taj Deccan, Hyderabad, India.
2014 - Group show "A Maestro" by Gallery Space, Hyderabad, India.
2014 - Group show "Contemporaries of Hyderabad" by Tamkanat Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India.
2013 - Solo show "Rural Excerpts" by Alankritha Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India.
2013 - Group show "Rhythm of Colour", Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.
2013 - Group show at State Art Gallery of Fine Art, Hyderabad, India.
2013 - Group show "India Art Festival and Contemporary Art fair", Mumbai, India.
2012 - Group show at Gallery Space, Hyderabad, India.
2012 - Group show at Sublime Galleria, Bangalore, India.
2012 - Group show "The Mute Shall Talk", Galerie Romain Rolland, Alliance Francaise. Presented by Blue Art Gallery, New Delhi, India.
2012 - Group show at Gallery Space, Hyderabad, India.
2012 - Group show ”Rejoicing in Artists”, AKS Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
2012 - Group show ”Rejoicing in Artists”, Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai, India.
2012 and 2011 - Group show at Renaissance Art Gallery, Bangalore, India.
2011 - Group show ”Transformation” at Genesis Art Gallery, Kolkata, India.
2011 - Group show ”The Emerging Palette”, Shrishti Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India.
2011 - Group show “Hi - Times” India Fine Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.
2011 - Solo show "Rustic Reflections" by Alankritha Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India.
2010 - Group show at State Art Gallery of Fine Art, Hyderabad, India.
1997 - Group show at J.N.T.U. Art Gallery, Masab Tank, Hyderabad, India.
