I embark on a journey that navigates the delicate balance between dreams and reality, blurring the boundaries between surrealistic landscapes and tangible experiences, fantasy and aspiration, hope and desire. These artworks serve as vessels for cherished memories, shaping themselves through the intricate patterns of nature and the fantasies etched in the very grains of sand. They encapsulate the sentiment of nostalgia, drawing inspiration from my own childhood recollections and evoking a profound sense of solace amidst the images of my immediate surroundings. My artistic exploration is marked by a relentless quest, an inquiry, and a deep connection with nature. In the portrayal of humanized animals and birds, I seek to foster unity and harmony, delving into the mysteries of sharing and caring within these surrealistic and imaginary landscapes. This narrative weaves a tapestry of ambiguities, filled with riddles and surprises that elicit a sense of wonder, beckoning the audience to unravel hidden stories and meticulously contemplate the intricate details in the hope of discovering an entirely new world. Presently I work from Indore and Hyderabad, India.
Short Journey Summary
I embark on a journey that navigates the delicate balance between dreams and reality, blurring the boundaries between surrealistic landscapes and tangible experiences, fantasy and aspiration, hope and desire. These artworks serve as vessels for cherished memories, shaping themselves through the intricate patterns of nature and the fantasies etched in the very grains of sand. They encapsulate the sentiment of nostalgia, drawing inspiration from my own childhood recollections and evoking a profound sense of solace amidst the images of my immediate surroundings. My artistic exploration is marked by a relentless quest, an inquiry, and a deep connection with nature. In the portrayal of humanized animals and birds, I seek to foster unity and harmony, delving into the mysteries of sharing and caring within these surrealistic and imaginary landscapes. This narrative weaves a tapestry of ambiguities, filled with riddles and surprises that elicit a sense of wonder, beckoning the audience to unravel hidden stories and meticulously contemplate the intricate details in the hope of discovering an entirely new world. Presently I work from Indore and Hyderabad, India.
Artistic Influences and Inclinations
I embark on a journey that navigates the delicate balance between dreams and reality, blurring the boundaries between surrealistic landscapes and tangible experiences, fantasy and aspiration, hope and desire. These artworks serve as vessels for cherished memories, shaping themselves through the intricate patterns of nature and the fantasies etched in the very grains of sand. They encapsulate the sentiment of nostalgia, drawing inspiration from my own childhood recollections and evoking a profound sense of solace amidst the images of my immediate surroundings. My artistic exploration is marked by a relentless quest, an inquiry, and a deep connection with nature. In the portrayal of humanized animals and birds, I seek to foster unity and harmony, delving into the mysteries of sharing and caring within these surrealistic and imaginary landscapes. This narrative weaves a tapestry of ambiguities, filled with riddles and surprises that elicit a sense of wonder, beckoning the audience to unravel hidden stories and meticulously contemplate the intricate details in the hope of discovering an entirely new world. Presently I work from Indore and Hyderabad, India.
Educational Qualifications
2000 MFA - Master of Fine Arts - Print Making From Sarojini Naidu School of Arts, Hyderabad University, Hyderabad, India 1998 BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts – Painting From College of Fine Arts, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
Exhibitions Participated In
Solo Shows 2025 ‘The Mystical World of Gouri Vemula’ , Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India 2025 ‘Crossroads’ Exhibition of Drawings at Modern Art Gallery, New Delhi, India 2023 Creativity Art Gallery, Hauz Khas, New Delhi India 2022 Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad, Telangana, India 2017 Minaz Art Gallery, Hyderabad, Telangana, India 2013 Cosmic Landscapes, Lalit Kala Academy, Art Heritage Gallery, New Delhi, India 2012 Kagitham Kalam Sera, India Fine Art Gallery, Mumbai, India 20l0 Landscapes - Real and Imaginary, Art Heritage, New Delhi, India 2008 Shristi Art Gallery, Hyderabad, Telangana India 2003 Minaz Art Gallery, Hyderabad, Telangana, India 2001 Art Heritage Gallery, New Delhi, India 2008 Shristi Art Gallery, Hyderabad, Telangana, India Group Shows 2025 ‘Kaleidoscopic Gala’ curated by Dr. Ashrafi S. Bhagat, Artworld, Chennai, India 2024 ‘Tatva’ Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal, India 2024 Fantastic Realities & Beyond, Visual Arts Gallery, curated by CIMA Art Gallery, Calcutta, India 2024 The News Art Fest 2024, Chitramayee State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad, India 2024 Her Palette, Alankritha Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India 2023 India Biennale 2023 Redfort, New Delhi, India 2022 ‘Come September’ a group show at Visual Art Gallery, New Delhi 2022 Mahabaratam Book - exhibited at India Art Fair, Art Heritage Gallery Booth, New Delhi, India 2020 India Art Fair, Art Heritage Gallery, New Delhi, India 2019 Art Book Exhibition at Shridharani Art Gallery, New Delhi, India 2019 National Gallery of Modem Art, Mumbai, India 2019 Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum Mumbai, India 2018 India Art Fair, Ari Heritage Gallery, New Delhi, India 2018 151st Print Biennale India, National Akademi of Art, New Delhi, India 2017 India Art Fair, Art Heritage Gallery, New Delhi, India 2016 Selected and Exhibited at National Exhibition of Art, Ministry of Culture, Lucknow, India 2016 All India Art Exhibition, Hyderabad Art Society, India 2015 NH7+ & Southern Sojourn at Art Dubai, UAE 2010 Group Show (auction) at Hitex International Hyderabad, Jeon art Gallery- Hyderabad, India 2009 Group Show at Icon Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India 2008 Group Show at Minaz Art Gallery, Hyderabad India 2008 Group Show at Shristi Art Gallery Hyderabad, India 2007 Group show in London, Art Alive Gallery, India 2007 Dakshinayan, Gallerie Nvya, New Delhi, India 2006 Hyderabad's Art Kaleidoscope - Art Scene 1900-2006, ICCR Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India 2006 Sands of Color - A Chronicle of Contemporary Andhra Art, Art n Soul Gallery, New Delhi, India 2006 NAQSH - portfolio of etchings, Daira Centre for Arts and Culture, India 2006 Drawings by Eminent Artists of Hyderabad, Lakshana Art Gallery, India 2006 Animals in Contemporary Indian Art, Minaz Art Gallery, India 2006 Printmaking Workshop & Exhibition, Kalakriti Art Gallery, India 2005 10th Harmony Show, Mumbai Organized by Smt. Tina Anil Ambani, lndia 2005 Graphic Portfolio Exhibition, Gallery Space, Hyderabad, India 2004 Six Women Artist Show, Art Heritage, New Delhi, India 2004 Art from Andhra Pradesh, Tourism & Culture Dept., Government of Andhra Pradesh, India 2004 6th Bharat Bhawan International Biennale of Print Bhopal, India 2003 Contemporary Artist from Hyderabad, Kakakriti Art Gallery, India 2002 5th Bharat Bhavan International Biennale of Print, Bhopal, India Camps & Workshops 2022 National Women Artist Camp, Odissa Lalit Kala Akademi, Konark, India 2019 Lalit Kala Akademi, National Exhibition of Art, New Delhi, India 2018 Kallam Anji Reddy Art Festival (KARA) Hyderabad, India 2016 Art in Industry National Art Camp, TATA Steel, Center for Excellence, Jamshedpur, India 2016 National Camp for 57th National Academy of Art Lucknow, India 2015 National Printmaking Camp, Directorate of Art & Culture, Goa, India 2012 National Printmaking Camp, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Awards Won
Awards 2024 Keerthi Puraskaram - for Contribution to Art, Telugu University, Hyderabad, India 2019 National Award in Drawing at 60th National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India 2019 National Award in Drawing at Prafulla Dahunkar Art Foundation, Mumbai, India 2016 75th All India Art Exhibition Hyderabad Art Society, India 20l6 Batukamma Award at All India Painting Competition Dept. of Language & Culture Govt. of Telangana 2016 Prafulla Dhanukar Award, Prafulla Dahunkar Art Foundation, India 2003 Tilak Smarak Trust, All India Art Exhibition, Pune, India 2002 74th National AIFACS Award, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi, India 2001 15th All India Art Contest & Exhibition, South Central Cultural Centre, Nagpur, India 2001 43rd National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi, India 2001 Silver Medal at Diamond Jubilee Year, All India Art Exhibition (Hyderabad Ari Society) 2000 4th Andhra Pradesh State Level Art Exhibition, Potti Sree Ramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, India 2000 Avantika Kala Parikrama - International Art Exhibition, New Delhi, India 1996 All India Art Exhibition, Hyderabad Art Society, India 1995 PIVOT kalakar Transfusion Award, Hyderabad, India 1997 Vice Chancellor Award, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India 1994 ENCOM - 94 Talents Award, Hyderabad, India 1991 Awarded in All India Fine Arts Exhibition, India
