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My journey as an artist started in my early years when I lived in the beauty of my surroundings and kept translating them into artworks as I matured into my teens. Thus began my artistic journey. I did my undergraduate and post-graduation in Fine Arts-Painting from Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai in 2006-08. Traveling is my inspiration and holistic learning. I worked as a professional artist for many corporate and individual commissions. I work in different mediums like drawing, painting, murals, stained glass, and designs. I have participated in many group exhibitions and solo exhibitions all over India. I have won national and state awards. My paintings adorn many walls all over India and other countries. I have also been engaged in teaching for the last ten years.

BORN

March 6, 1984

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

2002-2006 BFA Painting Government College of Fine Arts in Chennai.

2006-2008 MFA Painting Government College of Fine Arts in Chennai

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2012 The Great Coimbatorians organized by Avanavarayar Foundation

2013 Traditional buildings organized by Vanavarayar Foundation- Coimbatore

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2003 Thoorigaigal Kasthuri Sreenivasa, Coimbatore

2003 Vannangal kasthuri sreenivasa, Coimbatore

2003 Cave Painting University of Madras

2003 In the beginning Kasthuri Sreenivasa, Coimbatore

2002-2006 Govt. College of Fine Arts, Chennai - 3 2006 Tsunami relief found T-Govt. College of Fine Arts, Chennai - 3

 2003 to 2013 Chithrakalaparishith Bangalore

2007 Back to the best Nothing in the West Govt. College of Fine Arts, Chennai - 3

 2003, 2004 V.T.I Gandhi Memorial Award, Chennai

From 2009 to 2013, Covaivizha was organized by the Vanavarayar Foundation Coimbatore

2012, 2013 Affordable Exhibition at Vinyasa Art Gallery Chennai

2012 ART FESTIVAL OF INDIA, Mumbai

2013 CORPORATE ART OF INDIA, Mumbai

2013 OVIYA SANTHAI, Pondicherry

2013 ACHALAM ART GALLERY, Chennai

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 ART FOR ALL, Trichy

2013, 2014 Painting Exhibition on Art and Culture by Government of Tamilnadu

2014 ART FESTIVAL OF INDIA, Mumbai

2015 48th Annual Exhibition of BIRLA ACADEMY OF ARTS AND CULTURE, KOLKATA

2015 Ooty Art Festival, Ooty

WORKSHOPS

2002 Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Camp, Chennai

2002 PSD College, Coimbatore

2003 Kothagiri Tribal Awareness Camp

2004, 2005 Holy Cross Girls College, Trichy

2006 Padappay Painting Camp for Mentally Challenged

2007 Early Cholas - Heading for Study Camp and Seminar with 12 Young Students at Many Early Chola Sites

2008 Tamil Aiyer Art Camp, Chennai

2008 Colour of Black South Indian Art Camp, Kerala

2008 Back to Best Art Camp in Kumbakonam

HONORS AND AWARD

Heritage Week Award 2004 at Oviya Nun Kalai Kuzhu Thanjavur

National Award 2007 Nehru Yuva Kendra Youth Festival Award at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai

Coloroma Award 2007 at Government College of Fine Arts

Best Portrait Award 2007 at Government College of Fine Arts

Government of Tamilnadu Young Artist Award 2013