About Kandi Narsimlu
Born on 15th February 1973
A modern tale of rural life in Telangana; quirky colours everywhere, men in lungis enjoying a paan, woman adorning printed sarees carrying steel tiffin boxes, coin purses on their hips and red bindis on their foreheads. Kandi Narsimlu has observed that modernity has reached villages too and is committed to documenting the everyday life and culture of his family and village and the cultural shifts through his figurative paintings in brilliant hues. His paintings are inspired by the urgency to keep his community’s culture alive. One sees hints of what the culture was and the metamorphosis it has undergone in many of his paintings, subtly highlighting the changes in the rural milieu owing to development. Evocative faces from rural Telangana shine forth from his paintings and reflect emotion, tradition and a lifestyle unique to that region. The distinctive faces showcase peace and tolerance while maintaining a mysterious charm. And yet, the signature presence of the three vessels to store water, in his paintings, is a reminder to himself of his humble beginnings and a tribute to the village where he comes from. Apart from acrylic paintings, he is now experimenting with fiberglass sculptures that are far from unforgettable with their long necks and expressive eyes.
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.
