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Thota Vaikuntam
Telengana Man, Charcoal on Canvas by Modern Artist “In Stock”

2016

$4,995
£3,794.52
€4,369.37
CA$7,145.85
A$7,838.31
CHF 4,041.92
MX$93,620.83
NOK 51,263.86
SEK 48,091.32
DKK 32,652.20

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Thota Vaikuntam Telengana Man Acrylic on Canvas 9 x 12 inches, 2016 ( Framed & Delivered ) This charcoal on canvas drawing by Thota Vaikuntam portrays a Telangana man, capturing the rustic essence and dignity of rural life. The figure, with a turban wrapped around his head and a distinct mustache, reflects the strong cultural identity of village men from the region. Vaikuntam’s bold, angular lines and textured shading bring out the contours of the face, giving it both strength and character, while the sharp nose, prominent eyes, and calm expression suggest resilience and quiet pride. The use of charcoal in monochrome strips the image down to its essentials, focusing attention on form, emotion, and presence rather than ornamentation. The artist, known for celebrating the lives of rural Telangana people, presents this man not just as an individual but as a symbol of rooted tradition and earthy simplicity. The rawness of the medium adds to the authenticity, making the portrait a tribute to the everyday heroes of village life, whose strength lies in their humility and perseverance. Thota Vaikuntam is one of the Greatest Artist from the Indian Sub-contitent. He is preoccupied with portraying the men and woman from his region. Thota Vaikuntam (born 1942) is an Indian Modern painter.His paintings capture simple lifestyle of villagers like the paddy fields, toddy pots on shoulders of men, the household chores, temple rituals etc. His drawings range from stark charcoal on paper, transparent washes and pencil drawings. Vaikuntam paints colorful and elaborately dressed Telangana region men and seductive women. His muse is the sensuous and voluptuous women of Telangana with their omnipresent vermilion bindis, draped in colourful sarees that highlight their dusky skin. The stylisation of a painting are a perfect foil to Indian classical dance as the figures seem to dance, as if following their creator in a statuesque movement, reminiscent of temple friezes. He uses the brightest of reds and yellows. The simple women become larger than life as they fill the small format of his paintings draped in bright Sircilla saris. "I like using rich primary colours, which give a sense of character and depth to my paintings. Like reds and saffron and even orange, because these are essentially Indian colours. I don't like using colours that are mix of two, because they are not natural, they don't exist in surroundings around us, in our everyday life. - T. Vaikuntam” Style : Men and women of his village are often the central characters of his work. The obsession can be traced back to his childhood, when he used to be fascinated by the male artists who used to impersonate female characters in the travelling theatre groups that performed in his village. He admits finding the women of his village very sensuous and that he only attempts to capture their vibrancy. Vaikuntam’s art has a sense of strength to it, a power that emanates from the paint or charcoal that he applies to the surface, from his controlled lines, and from the fine strokes that he executes. He generally uses only primary colours, as he believes that composite colours do not exist in nature and are therefore, unnatural. About the Artist : Born : 1942 in Boorugupali, Andhra Pradesh. Education : 1970 - T. Vaikuntam completed a Diploma in Painting at the College of Fine Arts and Architecture, Hyderabad. 1972 - Painting and Printmaking from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda. Solo Exhibition : 1973 - He held his first solo exhibition at the Kala Bhavan in Hyderabad and since then has had regular shows at various galleries in Hyderabad, Bangalore, New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. 2007 - His most recent shows have been ‘Yes, I am He’ organized by India Fine Art at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. 2007 - ‘Telangana: Inheritance of a Dream Lost’ at Art Alive, New Delhi. 2006 - ‘Mukham’ at Sanskriti Art Gallery, Kolkata. Group Shows : 2009 - ‘Indian Harvest’ presented by Crimson – the Art Resouce, Bangalore, at SG Private Bank, Singapore. 2009 - ‘The Root of Everything’ at Gallery Mementos, Bangalore. 2008 - ‘Post Independence Masters’ at Aicon Gallery, New York. 2006 - ‘6 Artists Show’ at 1×1 Gallery, Dubai. 2002 - ‘Tradition and Change’ at Arts India, New York. 2000 - ‘Ignition’ at Crimson Art Gallery, Mumbai. Award : 1993 - National Award for Painting. 1988-89 - Biennale Award from Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal.
  • Creator:
    Thota Vaikuntam (1942, Indian)
  • Creation Year:
    2016
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Kolkata, IN
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 16-GK-TV-CC030-12091stDibs: LU604316989872

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