ABOUT ME AND THIS CAMPAIGN:
I am an accomplished artist who has been painting traditional Nirmal art with a tribal style & a modern twist. I am an arts graduate from B. A. Giri Raj College Osmania University & did my PG in painting from Bangalore University. My art style features animals, women and men in outdoor settings & is energized by bright colours. They are a reflection of rural lifestyles & will add colour to any wall.
I have showcased my art through various mediums, including crowdfunding. The last time I did crowdfunding in 2016, I was able to raise INR 1.3L by selling all 18 paintings.
This time, I am crowdfunding a few new paintings of mine to raise money to transform the lives of students from low-income homes for every painting pre-ordered.
Nirmal Paintings are a popular form of painting done in Nirmal in Adilabad district, Telangana, India. There's something for everyone. My paintings come in 4 sizes and are very competitively priced. They are ideal for both your home or office & are bound to add colour & vitality to your walls.
Every painting you order supports a great cause! 10% of your purchase will be donated to Greensole Foundation, which provides unique back-to-school kits to rural students in Telangana.
I have tied up with an NGO called "Greensole Foundation" to do this.
Please find the painting sizes and prices listed below:

Pre-order one and you'll be supporting rural students from government schools in Telangana.
Let's Have a Look at the Paintings:All paintings are acrylic on canvas, without frames. They will be shipped to the address provided during pre-order. Each painting comes with an Authenticity Certificate.
Please find the painting sizes and prices listed below:

Below are the acrylic paintings created on high-quality A3 and A4 size papers.
Each painting you pre-order will help transform the lives of rural children in Telangana by providing them with essential back-to-school kits.
To pre-order your chosen painting:
1. Select the relevant painting from the REWARDS section.
2. Register on the platform.
3. Pay securely using your UPI, credit/debit card or internet banking.
Please note: I may add new paintings to this campaign mid-way, so be sure to check back for updates!

ABOUT ME:

I was born in 1973, in Nirmal, Adilabad District, Telangana. I was tutored under Guruji-Shri Ravinder Sharma (a revered name in the art and design schools of the country), who brought the native charm of folk art into contemporary style. I have participated in several group shows, solo shows, and camps in India and abroad. I have done a few IT company workshops. I was invited by the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, for a short residency in 2010 and illustrated the ISB buildings in both Hyderabad and Mohali for their 2016 calendar. In the year 2020, I made a painting as a flag for the ISB 20th anniversary, which was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and also took part in the ISB National Art Camp 2023. I worked as a resident artist at the Daira Centre for Arts and Culture. I did live painting on Mercedes-Benz (E-Class and S-Class) in several cities in India. I did art awareness programmes in affordable schools in Hyderabad. I live and work in Hyderabad.
Artist Statement: "In my own stylised vocabulary which is rooted deeply in the Indian folk tradition, I experiment to contemporise the rural idiom. Without diluting the essence of my environment I capture cultural documentation in my works. The serene-looking folks in my paintings are executed in a rich matrix of lines. Although portrayed in a vibrant palette, the colour scheme in my work is highly contemporary. My spectator never finds a dull moment, as each canvas is a social documentary of life. I also portray humans coexisting with the flora and fauna which are indicators of green lives living in harmony. But, lately, after my shift to the city, I depict the urban settlement with my rural sentiments.
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ABOUT THE NGO:- GREENSOLE FOUNDATION

For every painting pre-ordered, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Greensole Foundation. The NGO, Greensole Foundation, provides unique back-to-school kits to rural students who often walk barefoot to school and sit on the classroom floor. These kits are made by recycling old shoes and clothes, and then upcycling them into a school bag, mat, and footwear. Each kit costs INR 950, including collection and distribution.
This initiative improves school attendance, health, and focus while boosting self-confidence. By using recycled materials, it also reduces waste and promotes sustainability.

PIC: The distribution of Back-To-School kits in a school in rural Telangana.
ABOUT NIRMAL TOWN:
Nirmal is a town located 210 km north of Hyderabad in the state of Telaryana. Situated near the Maharashtra border, the local population speaks Telugu, Marathi, and Gondi, a tribal dialect. As of 2011, the town has a population of over 1 lakh. Nirmal is surrounded by several ponds and forts, adding to its natural beauty.
The town's name is derived from Nimma Naidu, a 17th-century ruler who patronized the arts. He encouraged the craft of toy-making from teak and poniki, a unique, tender wood. This artisanal tradition has evolved into distinctive Nirmal paintings, characterized by their vibrant colours, hues, and energy.
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