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"Cities tell me stories, I listen to them with my eyes and express them with my hands" I am an artist [...]
"Cities tell me stories, I listen to them with my eyes and express them with my hands"
I am an artist and an experimentalist at heart. I love to experiment with art style, medium and the tools I use. I have worked on traditional oils on canvas, acrylics on canvas to my own unique mediums- photographic chemicals on bromides (which I call photo-paintings) and oil and acrylic on x-ray films. My work includes hundreds of painting in different mediums and styles with themes ranging from nature to different art forms to ancient Hindu gods and goddesses.
Having lived in rustic Himalayan regions for forty years, one of my most recurring painting themes is Himalayan landscapes and nature in both impressionistic and abstract styles. However, now I proposing to exhibit my more recent love towards cities, through my city scapes. In the last decade or so, I have been travelling around the world, living substantial times in cities in US and India with my children, and that's when my companionship with cities started. Cities make me feel awed with the tall buildings, colorful billboards, traffic and busy people. To me, both Himalayas and buildings are trying to reach the skies, while one does it in the cool solitude, the other are vibrant societies. Cities show me stories in every person's face and every building's skin- sometimes happy, sometimes sad, sometime funny, sometimes silly, but none of them stop or stare. Looking at them, I keep thinking if cities are places to make life or if they are places that are missing LIFE.
I try and find answers for such thoughts through my paintings. Integrating nature- rain, birds into places with no space for nature, and adding warm colors to the otherwise neutral tones of the buildings, are some of my favorite ways of bringing life and character to my city paintings.
The style of my paintings is a mixture of both traditional and modern approaches. I used many types of tools and techniques that I have developed over the years to give expressiveness to my paintings. Most of theses are oil on canvas that are made using traditional tools like palette knife and some of my own unique tools such as coconut leaves, single edge blades, hair combs, broom sticks etc. This use of different tools give an explosive texture to these impasto paintings. I feel, my cityscapes are fusions of my experiences with Himalayas and expectations of cities.
I am an artist and an experimentalist at heart. I love to experiment with art style, medium and the tools I use. I have worked on traditional oils on canvas, acrylics on canvas to my own unique mediums- photographic chemicals on bromides (which I call photo-paintings) and oil and acrylic on x-ray films. My work includes hundreds of painting in different mediums and styles with themes ranging from nature to different art forms to ancient Hindu gods and goddesses.
Having lived in rustic Himalayan regions for forty years, one of my most recurring painting themes is Himalayan landscapes and nature in both impressionistic and abstract styles. However, now I proposing to exhibit my more recent love towards cities, through my city scapes. In the last decade or so, I have been travelling around the world, living substantial times in cities in US and India with my children, and that's when my companionship with cities started. Cities make me feel awed with the tall buildings, colorful billboards, traffic and busy people. To me, both Himalayas and buildings are trying to reach the skies, while one does it in the cool solitude, the other are vibrant societies. Cities show me stories in every person's face and every building's skin- sometimes happy, sometimes sad, sometime funny, sometimes silly, but none of them stop or stare. Looking at them, I keep thinking if cities are places to make life or if they are places that are missing LIFE.
I try and find answers for such thoughts through my paintings. Integrating nature- rain, birds into places with no space for nature, and adding warm colors to the otherwise neutral tones of the buildings, are some of my favorite ways of bringing life and character to my city paintings.
The style of my paintings is a mixture of both traditional and modern approaches. I used many types of tools and techniques that I have developed over the years to give expressiveness to my paintings. Most of theses are oil on canvas that are made using traditional tools like palette knife and some of my own unique tools such as coconut leaves, single edge blades, hair combs, broom sticks etc. This use of different tools give an explosive texture to these impasto paintings. I feel, my cityscapes are fusions of my experiences with Himalayas and expectations of cities.
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Biography
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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Nationality:
INDIA
- Date of birth : 1947
- Artistic domains: Works by artists with a certified artist value,
- Groups: Certified Artists Contemporary Indian Artists
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Education
1987 - 1987
Certificate course in Color Photo technology
Deharadoon,
India
1968 - 1970
DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHY
HYDERABAD,
India
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Certification 2019 Pending certification
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MY HOLLY CITY
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WAITING
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JUST BEFORE SUN SET
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JUST BEFORE SUN SET
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FROM A WINDOW
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FROM A WINDOW
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YELLOW BLUE AND GREEN
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PURE ABSTRACT-3
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The Hindu press coverage
Here is the press coverage by hindu paper at an art exhibition
2007/11/05/stories/2007110551090200.htm
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Awards given to me
1.Got 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.
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M.ANAND SWAROOP
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
ON LINE SALES
1-FINE ART AMERICA
2-ART FINDER
3-MOJARTO
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
Reviews and comments
...cities tell stories... like this, in a very expressive and unique way... Greetings Sara Swati
Thank you for adding my artwork to your wonderful collection. Greetings Sara Swati
Many thanks for "Le jeune homme rêveur" !
Greatings from Corsica !
Many thanks for "The dreamy young man"!
Greatings from Corsica!
Merciiii !
Merciiiii!
WOW so many dots!
"Diese Punkte mit unterschiedlichen Farben repräsentieren die verschiedenen Tier-, Vogel- und Insektenarten...." Bravo!!
WOW so many dots!
"These dots of different colors represent the different species of animals, birds and insects...." Bravo!!
Many thanks for my little "Après la tempête de mars" !
Greatings from Corsica
A dancing creativity !
Best wishes to you and yours !
Hi, Jeannette, Thanks for your kind words. Wishing you a very happy New Year.
I love your work.
Magnificent art with light !
Singing on the rain......So romantic creativity !
Amazing...Greetings Sara Swati
Wonderful work with a lot of spirituel feelings...many greetings to lovely India from Sara Swati
Thanks for your attention......Greetings to you and yours best wishes.....! Happy New year !
and good luck for your projects . Best regards.
Very beautiful paintings! Hello from Russia
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