Anand Manchiraju is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist based in India. Living close to Himalaya Mountains, he is inspired by the splendors of nature although his subjects vary from landscapes to cityscapes, still life, figurative, portraits, some digital art and Hindu gods and goddesses.
Anand considers himself an artist by birth, photographer by profession and sculptor by practice. He is an experimentalist at heart. He enjoys experimenting with art style, medium and the tools he uses. He has worked with traditional oils on canvas, acrylics on canvas to his own unique mediums - photographic chemicals on bromides (which he calls photo-paintings) and oil and acrylic on x-ray films.
Anand’s artistic style ranges from impressionistic to abstract.
Anand Manchiraju Artist Biography
Indian Anand Manchiraju developed a passion in his childhood for painting, influenced by his father, a famous artist. Upon graduation from JNTU, India, Anand started a career as an artist in government. He has also been involved in promoting arts for 30 years as President of Andhra Academy of Arts. He has completed over 3000 artworks and has also been honored with 30 solo shows across India. In addition, Anand has participated in international exhibitions across the world winning numerous awards for his work.
Anand Manchiraju Artist Statement
When I reflect upon my long association with art, I find that the creative process is just as intriguing and rewarding as the final outcome of my projects. This desire to create has always been strong even when others have tried to dissuade me. The internal push to create has given me an appreciation for the process of exploration, patience, and the beauty of art. I believe this creative and explorative journey has become about freedom to create and the freedom to express myself.
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1.Got several awards in painting and photography (state level) during
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oAwarded by Government of Andhra Pradesh in
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NB-1631, I.D.P.L Township, Virbhadra, Rishikesh, Distt. Dehradun, (U.A) - 249202
Phone No: 0135-2454069, Cell No. 09897305407, E.Mail:
Profile:
•Artist by birth, photographer by profession and sculptor by practice.
•More than 25 exhibitions all over India over 30 years.
•First in the country to use photochemical on bromide as a medium of painting.
•Done series of oil painting on canvas with themes like Landscapes, Ganesha, Nudes, dances.
•Done paintings on disposed X-Ray sheets on themes likes Dances, Faces, Landscapes.
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:
oSiddhartha College, Vijayawada - 2007
oIndraprasth Art Gallery,Delhi-2005
oBajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai - 2003, 1993
oNehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai - 1999
oLalit Kala Academy, N.Delhi - 1999, 1995, 1991
oJahanhgir Art Gallery, Mumbai - 1997, 1992
oTriveni Gallery, New Delhi - 1993
oIndia international Center, Lodi Road, N.Delhi. - 1992
oAcademy of Fine Arts, Calcutta - 1992
oLalit Kala academy, Regional Center, Madras – 1991, 1990
oKirti Art gallery FORE, B-18, Qutub Institutional area, N.Delhi - 1991
oLalit kala Academy, Lucknow - 1989
oRashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. - 1978
oAndhra Academy of Arts, Vijayawada - 1974
oRaj Bhawan, Hyderabad – 1968
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Collections:
oSouth Zone Cultural Center- Madras
oIDPL-Rishikesh
oMr.J.R.D.Tata- Bombay
oAustrian Embassy- New Delhi
oBayer India Ltd.- Mumbai
oBlue Star Ltd.- Mumbai
oWesleyan University, Middle Town –CT
oNational Lalit Kala Academy- New Delhi
oAndhra Academy of Arts, Vijayawada
oSeveral private art galleries and collectors in Delhi & Madras
Publications:
The works and profile appear in -
oAritists Directory 1981 published by Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi
oAsia’s Who’s Who of Men & Women of Achievement & Distinction.
oLivre d Orders Collectionneurs et Amateurs d’Art, Paris.
oBiography international.
oTable & Wall Calendars of IDPL 1995.
oDirectory of Artists of Andhra Pradesh, published by Govt. of A.P. 2002.
Participations:
oInternational Art Exhibition, Indian Artist Network, Jakarta, Singapore, Dubai - 2007
oNational Kala Mela, LKA, New Delhi - 1994, 1986, 1978
oIndian Biennially of Photography Exhibition, LKA New Delhi - 1993
oArtist camps, Andhra Academy of Arts, Vijayawada – 1996, 1994, 1991, 1987
Awards
oGot several awards in painting and photography (state level) during 1961, 1965, 1969, 1976, 1981, 1982 & 1987.
oAwarded by Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1964, 1969 & 1976.
Positions held:
President, Andhra academy of Arts, Vijayawada 1999 - Present
Heading the art academy (recog. 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
