S. Krishnappa Profile   |    Summary Krishnappa is a versatile artist with a fine line and deep appreciation of idioms. The arabesques of his ‘Mahal’ series that won him national recognition, lead the eyes to dreams as yet un-dreamt. The graceful lines of his ‘Musicians’ and the stark horizons offered in the ‘Landscapes’ series present exquisite contrast in themes and moods. He has an enviable repertoire of techniques that he uses with consummate ease. Over the years,... Read More Krishnappa is a versatile artist with a fine line and deep appreciation of idioms. The arabesques of his ‘Mahal’ series that won him national recognition, lead the eyes to dreams as yet un-dreamt. The graceful lines of his ‘Musicians’ and the stark horizons offered in the ‘Landscapes’ series present exquisite contrast in themes and moods. He has an enviable repertoire of techniques that he uses with consummate ease. Over the years, Krishnappa has grown in maturity in his treatment of both subject and spirit. "In my paintings, I have always tried to capture the essence of this rich cultural heritage and diversity. The colors, forms and textures of my composition always reflect the themes and moods celebrated by the folk art forms. I believe it is a great privilege to contribute to a new perspective in what is essentially an ancient art form. My efforts in this field are my own way of paying respect, modestly and humbly, to the rich cultural traditions of this ancient land." Read Less Born 1945    Education Studied Art at Kala Mandir, Bangalore and Nutan Kala Mandir, Mumbai under the guidance of Messes. AN Subba Rao, AA Almelkar, SN Joshi and HN Haldankar Received Diploma in Fine Arts. Exhibitions Selected Solo Exhibitions 2003 Jehangir Art Gallery,... Selected Solo Exhibitions 2003 Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai 1998 Galleria, Mumbai 1987,85,84,81 Kritika Art Gallery, Bangalore Selected Group Exhibitions Art With a Heart, Bangalore (organized by the Spastics society) Chatak, Mumbai The End of Silence, Chennai National Exhibition, New Delhi Lalitha Kala Academy Cultural Exchange Program – Shimla, Ahmedabad, Kerala, Goa Andhra Academy of Art – Rishikesh, Mussoorie, New Delhi, Vijayawada Southern States Regional Academy, Chennai All India Weavers Service Centre Artists Exhibition, New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai Karnataka Painters Exhibition, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad The Windsor Manor Group Show, Bangalore Jamshedpur, New Delhi, Hyderabad Mahatma Gandhi Centenary Exhibition, Chennai Canvas Caridas, Bangalore Quartet, Mumbai Rashtriya Kala Mela, Bangalore Mysore Dasara Exhibition, Mysore 'Aurodhan', Jamshedpur, New Delhi, Hyderabad Quartet, Mumbai 'Canvas Corridor', Bangalore, and many more all over India Honours and Awards 1987,77,76,75,74 Andhra Academy of Arts 1987 National Handloom... 1987,77,76,75,74 Andhra Academy of Arts 1987 National Handloom Expo 1983 Karnataka Lalita Kala Academy, Bangalore 1981 Karnataka Lalita Kala Academy, Bangalore 1978 Garden City Jaycees ‘Srishthi’, 1978 Golden Jubilee, All India Kisan Sangharsh Samiti (AIKSS), New Delhi 1977 Bapi Raju Kala Peetham, 1973-77 All India Exhibition, Chitra Kala Parishad, Bangalore 1972 All India Exhibition, Chitra Kala Parishad, Bangalore Read More Read Less Read Less
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