RAJESHWAR RAO
Rajeshwara Rao's paintings explore the theme of transition, cleverly highlighting popular media's profound impact on our culture with humor and wit. Rao's subjects are everyday people, capturing their ambitions and psychological desires with remarkable nuance. His compositions are a striking blend of magnificence, quirkiness, and meticulous attention to detail.
The artist's vibrant palette is expertly balanced with intricate lines and forms, imbuing his work with life and energy. Rao's observations of people and their stories are recorded with photographic precision, yet he chooses to depict them in a fantastical, make-believe world. Despite tackling serious concerns, Rao's representations are infused with wit, drama, and humor, inviting viewers to reflect on their own dreams and fantasies.
Rajeshwara Rao was born in Vizaingaram in 1960. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Andhra University, Waltair, in 1983, and his Master's Degree from Central University, Hyderabad, in 1990, and later participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including recent shows at Gallery Espace, New Delhi (2002, 2008); 'The Deccan Connections' at Apparao Art Gallery, New Delhi (2002); 'The Human Factor' at the Guild Gallery, Mumbai (2001); and 'Human Form and Art' at Lalit Kala Akademi (2000)