• PAINTER: Chitra

• SPECIALITY OF HIS PAINTINGS: Mono-coloured tones and shades, smooth finish, the lyrical line, the rhythm and the balanced composition

• MOTTO: Purpose of art is to bring about a social change

• WHO IS THIS?

A self-taught artist, a school dropout, Chitra imbibed his love for art from his father, a well-known traditional sculptor of Nalgonda district who, engrossed with his work and drink, pushed the family into starvation and Chitra into child labour.

Chitra rose to fame when NTR commisioned him for his Cine studio. Soon he became an established artist and went on to exhibit solo as well as group shows. Over the years he has won numerous awards including the Gold Medal (state level) in painting, UNESCO club of Palnnadu award.

Chitra lives in Ameerpet Hyderabad where he has his own studio.