About Kandi Narsimlu
Born on 15th February 1973
Kandi Narsimlu’s figurative works capture the soul of rural Telangana—its quirks, customs, and quiet metamorphoses. Through his long-necked muses and riotous hues, he pays homage to his roots in Kaslabad, blending tradition with a modern-day gaze.
Born and raised in the village of Kaslabad in Telangana, Kandi Narsimlu is an artist driven by a personal mission, to preserve the spirit of his community through art. With a keen eye on the shifting sands of rural identity, Narsimlu captures both the timeless and the transitional - women balancing steel tiffin boxes, men enjoying a paan under the sun, children trailing after cattle - all presented in a palette bursting with joy and complexity. Each face in his work is distinctly hued, echoing an ethos of harmony, and the unity-in-diversity that defines his community.
At the heart of his practice lies a deep emotional connection to memory, home, and belonging. The people he paints are unmistakable: long-necked, sharp-eyed, wise, and watching. They don’t just exist on the canvas- they confront you with their silence, draw you into their stories. There's a grandmother with a coin purse tucked into her sari, a man reclining with a paan-stained grin, a child staring back at you with more understanding than years.
Yet beyond the humour and quirk, there's a quiet rebellion. A resistance against cultural amnesia. A refusal to let the details, however small, fade away.
Academics
MFA(Painting)2011, JNA&FAU,Hyderabad,IndiaBFA (Painting)1998, JNTU,Hyderabad, India
Awards and recognition
2021- “KALA KUMBH”Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,NGMA,Ministry of Culture,Govt. of India.2017- Invited Sasaran International Art festival Mlaysia.2016- All India painting Competition (Bathukamma) Govt.of Telangana.2011-Gold Medal All India painting Exhibhition,Hyderabad Art Society,India.2011 -Chitramayee, State Art Gallery of Fine Arts,Hyderabad,India.2010 -Potti Sriramulu Telugu university Hyderabad,India.2010- Kalala Telangana, Conducted By Kakatiya NRI’s Forum.2010- Chitramayee, State Art Gallery of Fine Arts,Hyderabad,India.2010- Hyderabad Art Society, HYD, A P, India
Collections
India School of Business Hyderabad,India.Deccan Chronicle Hyderabad,India.Rosewood Hotel groups Hong Kong.Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad,India.Salarjung Museum Hyderabad,India.State Bank of India Hyderabad,India.Gati kwe Courier India Ltd.Sri Rahul Gandhi and Sam Pitroda (padma bhushan)Aparna Constructions and developers HyderabadAnd Many Paintings and Sculptures Collected India and Abroad.
