KONDAPALLI LAXMA GOUD
Kondapalli Laxma Goud, born in 1940 in Nizampur, Andhra Pradesh, embarked on his artistic journey with a diploma in Drawing and Painting from the Government School of Art and Architecture, Hyderabad (1963). He further honed his skills in Mural Painting and Printmaking at the Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University, Baroda (1963-1965).
Goud’s artwork exudes a raw, rustic potency, leaving an indelible mark on the viewer. His retrospective, ‘Laxma Goud 40 Years,’ was showcased at Aicon Gallery, New York, in 2007. Recent solo exhibitions include ‘Sculptures, Bronze and Terra-cottas’ at Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai (2006), and shows at Gallery Threshold, New Delhi, Pundole Art Gallery, Mumbai (2006), Aicon Gallery, New York (2003), and Grey Art Gallery, New York (2001-02).
Goud’s work has been featured in prominent international exhibitions, including the São Paulo Biennale, Brazil (1977), and ‘Indian Art Tomorrow’ at the Philips Collection, Washington D.C. (1986). His art has also been showcased at numerous global art fairs, solidifying his reputation as a leading Indian artist.
